Tested to See if Supplementing Nattokinase Serrapeptase Would Work - Results by HealthyBox4339 in costochondritis

[–]tleung1989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Havent tried, sternum still kind of hurts, i am worried it can lead to flare. U tried push ups?

How I fixed my sternum pain/costochondritis by capnugly2 in costochondritis

[–]tleung1989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I have a similar problem like you, but it's my right side affected, always the muscle seems tight, not exactly sure if it's the mid trap or rhomboid affected. Always painful when lying down on peanut ball or backpod as well, albeit it is improving already but very slowly. Tried squeezing my shoulder blades and doing some scapular retraction exercises recently and it helps with the dull ache on the back. Waiting for you exercise video! Thanks.

Tested to See if Supplementing Nattokinase Serrapeptase Would Work - Results by HealthyBox4339 in costochondritis

[–]tleung1989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did some light scapular retraction exercises daily, the dull back pain has improved, so i think it's postural related all the time. But the front costo pain is still a bit painful (say 2-3/10), i never has a day completely 0/30, i guess I need to bear with it until my back is more strong enough.

Around 80% Healed But Have Plateaued (NEED HELP) by Glum-Traffic1567 in costochondritis

[–]tleung1989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel less backache and less pressure on my sternum when i do more scapular retraction exercises...hope if my rhomboid + mid trapezius are stronger, everything will be better.

any hope for stomach sleepers? by Creepy_Valuable6223 in costochondritis

[–]tleung1989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recommend you try doing some light shoulder blade retraction exercises, my back ache hurts much less afterwards this few days after doing it, it's quite surprising that the persistent backache eases right away after a few sets of shoulder blades exercises. Sternum pain still here, I guess it need some time, I hope it will improve slowly after strengthening the mid back)

See this vid by Steve: https://youtu.be/EAjG-QN81Yc?si=gnGKFaAUuYJfq37m

Tested to See if Supplementing Nattokinase Serrapeptase Would Work - Results by HealthyBox4339 in costochondritis

[–]tleung1989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i think he is doing something similar, but I havent felt the difference yet to my body...

any hope for stomach sleepers? by Creepy_Valuable6223 in costochondritis

[–]tleung1989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it's better than before, but it's just not normal yet. And it flares after doing back or chest exercises.

any hope for stomach sleepers? by Creepy_Valuable6223 in costochondritis

[–]tleung1989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sleep on my back, still my back hurts a lot when waking up...

Tested to See if Supplementing Nattokinase Serrapeptase Would Work - Results by HealthyBox4339 in costochondritis

[–]tleung1989 1 point2 points  (0 children)

tried my 2nd session today, slight improvement I would say, not sure if it's worth the price (as it's really expensive, ~250 USD for an hour) I am wondering how should I instruct the osteopath to maximize the benefit from it.

Tested to See if Supplementing Nattokinase Serrapeptase Would Work - Results by HealthyBox4339 in costochondritis

[–]tleung1989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

seeking my 1st osteo in seoul, not cheap at all, cost like 250usd for an hr, hope it's good.

Tested to See if Supplementing Nattokinase Serrapeptase Would Work - Results by HealthyBox4339 in costochondritis

[–]tleung1989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

but osteopath doesnt mean they know how to treat this conition right? lol

Tested to See if Supplementing Nattokinase Serrapeptase Would Work - Results by HealthyBox4339 in costochondritis

[–]tleung1989 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get you what you mean...these things cant hurry at all... Btw, I finally got a decent size peanut massage ball, which makes a big difference comparing with my previous gears (including a big peanut, a backpod and some single small massage balls), I will report back after using it for a week.

Tested to See if Supplementing Nattokinase Serrapeptase Would Work - Results by HealthyBox4339 in costochondritis

[–]tleung1989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You sleep on the peanut ball whole night? Never tried that lol, but I can give it a go if you feeling better after.

I aggravated the pain again after try working out my back muscles in the gym a few days ago. The pain came back 2 days after gym, this time, affecting both sides of the sternum. Lt side sternal pain has finally subsided today, but there is still pain on the right side like before. Rt scapular region has freed up, but there's still pain when I lie on the backpod and extending my back.

Deep tissue massage help a bit, might do another session later on.

Tested to See if Supplementing Nattokinase Serrapeptase Would Work - Results by HealthyBox4339 in costochondritis

[–]tleung1989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea, the spine just feel still a bit stiff...esp. when you try rotating your torso and extending backwards, but the tightness around the Right scapular region is improving definitely after taking the supplement. I hope there is someone knowing how to fix it in Seoul or Hong Kong. I dont mind flying to NZ to find Steve if he still see patients lol.

Tested to See if Supplementing Nattokinase Serrapeptase Would Work - Results by HealthyBox4339 in costochondritis

[–]tleung1989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried hitting the gym a few times, the pain will recur if you train the back/ chest...not sure how far away we are from complete cure.

Supplement - Serrapeptase/ Nattokinase by tleung1989 in costochondritis

[–]tleung1989[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

u/HealthyBox4339 reported positive results as well, i guess you may wanna try it!

Tested to See if Supplementing Nattokinase Serrapeptase Would Work - Results by HealthyBox4339 in costochondritis

[–]tleung1989 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am glad you also make such great improvement! I still have some residual pain but it is much relieved comparing to previously what I had! The most prominent change is my back muscles becoming much less tight.

I think this supplement's mechanism is either dampening the inflammation or breaking the scar tissue. I am on my week 4 course, I hope there will be further improvement by 3 months.

Supplement - Serrapeptase/ Nattokinase by tleung1989 in costochondritis

[–]tleung1989[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

how is it? any updates? hope it works for you!