Purpose:Awakening due to pain(Started Oct 20, 2003)
Date
Dosage
Perceived effectiveness
Side Effects
Adherence
Burden
Jul 21, 2009
Slight
Mild
Usually
Somewhat
Side effects:
Initial increase in pain
Date
Jul 21, 2009
Advice & Tips
The PT showed me the heel tap & hip rock (I don't know if these are the proper names) are simple enough and I am told that the purpose is to allow built up toxens in the muscles to dissapate, decreasing pain & muscle spasms. They do seem to help some after I've been in the same position (sleeping) for a few hours. I rarely sleep more than 4-5 hours and do turn over a few times, due to pain awakening me.