Hi
I hope this might help someone….
I went to a private physio (after being told by GP, I was wasting my time and money! GP said nothing could be done, I should just go home and hope it eased with time. I am 6 months post haemorrhagic stroke) and the private physio recommended a sports massage for the issues I am left with post stroke of sensations (heavy , pins & needles etc).
And wow….after masssge pins and needles were gone and 2 weeks later they still aren’t back . My “heaviness”issues got slightly worse (what I would have called a bad day pre massage) but they have eased off a little over the 2 weeks post massage. Was back today for another massage heaviness might slowly subside as nerves are stimulated.
Going to try reflexology next week for foot sensations….I will let you know my thoughts.
I know this won’t work for everyone but might be worth investigating.
Has anyone else found a “help” for sensations, either massage or anything else ?
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Thanks for sharing. I was wondering about the benefits of massage as my symptoms are similar to yours two and a half months after cerebral bleed stroke - heaviness, numbness, tingling and freezing sensations in right arm, side of torso and, to a lesser extent, leg.
Was it the same Physio who gave the sports massage or is that not a physiotherapist’s job?
Let us know how the heaviness progresses and how you get on with reflexology.
All the best,
Sally
My first massage was done by physiotherapist, who also gave me a couple of extra exercises to try. I am not sure if today’s person just does massage or is a fully qualified physiotherapist but they work together.
Would be interested in contacting your sports masseur , if possible. Vic Gregory.
Apologies for late response
It was the same person, physio and for sports massage.
Still get heaviness but it is reducing very slowly (unless I am imagining it lol). Last session she did my foot too, as my foot sensations had changed to what I can only describe as a piece of material being stretched tight. She said any change in sensations was good sign. It’s been 2 weeks since the foot massage and the tightness has definitely reduced .
I wasn’t impressed with the reflexology as didn’t notice any difference .
Hi
They are in Aberdeen, they are called Total Endurance Sports. My physio is Fiona.
Let me know how you get on