Stiff, stiff, stiffer

ouch · 03-02-2012, 12:35 PM

I have been getting stiffer in my back, which is going into my arms, for the last few months. I have to keep moving or the stiffness increses, Mornings and nights are worst. because of being sedentary. It snaps and cracks with loss of range of motion. Legs go wider apart when on back.

Can anything be done about this?

I've got a baclofen pump up in 800 range, I downed it 30 percent, and felt some increased rigidity in my arms, but nothing concrete that gave me idea if pumps working right.

I've had pump for 15 yrs, and never felt this stiff. Used to run at 400-600 range of baclofen fine. Increased to this point, and getting stiffer gradually.

Tried a valium at night, which does nothing.

c6-7 '94

Jim · 03-02-2012, 12:58 PM

Exercise is critical, if you don't move it, you lose the range of motion.

gjnl · 03-02-2012, 01:23 PM

I think more than physical exertion, stretching and flexibility routines are key to combating stiffness.

All the best,
GJ

ouch · 03-02-2012, 01:45 PM

That's all I do all day long is work on stretching and moving.

gjnl · 03-02-2012, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ouch

That's all I do all day long is work on stretching and moving.

Do you have someone who assists you in range of motion and stretching?

All the best,
GJ

gcblarsen · 03-02-2012, 05:37 PM

Have you looked into Rolfing. Also check out stretchtowin.org.

zevobru · 03-04-2012, 07:28 AM

Stretching had been essential for my son. His baclofen pump was at 350 about a year ago, but he had it filled with saline solution in January. He has been strctching about an hour a day and only has minimal rigidity and pain. The pain is easily addressed with Advil. When the pump was at 350, he was very weak. Now he is a lot stronger. Again, stretching seems to be the kwy.

03-02-2012, 12:35 PM	#1
ouch Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: WA Posts: 171	Stiff, stiff, stiffer I have been getting stiffer in my back, which is going into my arms, for the last few months. I have to keep moving or the stiffness increses, Mornings and nights are worst. because of being sedentary. It snaps and cracks with loss of range of motion. Legs go wider apart when on back. Can anything be done about this? I've got a baclofen pump up in 800 range, I downed it 30 percent, and felt some increased rigidity in my arms, but nothing concrete that gave me idea if pumps working right. I've had pump for 15 yrs, and never felt this stiff. Used to run at 400-600 range of baclofen fine. Increased to this point, and getting stiffer gradually. Tried a valium at night, which does nothing. c6-7 '94 __________________ www.myquadriplegia.com

03-02-2012, 12:58 PM	#2
Jim Administrator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NJ Shore Posts: 7,190	Exercise is critical, if you don't move it, you lose the range of motion. __________________ . . . . SCINetUSA Clinical Trial Support Squad Member Please join me and donate a dollar a day at JustADollarPlease.org and copy and paste this message to the bottom of your signature. You can also support the SCINetUSA clinical trials by buying or helping to sell bracelets from SCIBracelets.com Raise money for SCINetUSA just by searching the Internet with http://www.goodsearch.com/ or shopping online with http://www.GoodShop.com (R.U. Foundation, Piscataway NJ)

03-02-2012, 01:45 PM	#4
ouch Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: WA Posts: 171	That's all I do all day long is work on stretching and moving. __________________ www.myquadriplegia.com

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Stiff Back	mandorallen	Exercise & Recovery	0	12-13-2010 07:19 AM
stiff neck	seemaa	Care	2	03-10-2009 07:59 AM
help stiff as a board	vickylynn	Life	1	10-04-2005 11:09 AM
Help!!!!!!!!!!!! stiff neck???	Polett	Care	2	08-25-2003 09:11 AM
Stiff and Sore	Emi2	Care	12	04-24-2002 06:59 PM

03-02-2012, 01:23 PM	#3
gjnl Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,048	I think more than physical exertion, stretching and flexibility routines are key to combating stiffness. All the best, GJ

03-02-2012, 05:37 PM	#6
gcblarsen Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 273	Have you looked into Rolfing. Also check out stretchtowin.org.

03-04-2012, 07:28 AM	#7
zevobru Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 91	Stretching had been essential for my son. His baclofen pump was at 350 about a year ago, but he had it filled with saline solution in January. He has been strctching about an hour a day and only has minimal rigidity and pain. The pain is easily addressed with Advil. When the pump was at 350, he was very weak. Now he is a lot stronger. Again, stretching seems to be the kwy.