Free The Tension
@freethetension.bsky.social
Support, education & applied skills for Fibromyalgia warriors. Set yourself free
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We’re building a community of people living with chronic pain. We help you understand the causes and give you practical tools and exercises to reduce your symptoms. Don’t suffer alone. #chronicpain
January 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We’re building a community of people living with chronic pain. We help you understand the causes and give you practical tools and exercises to reduce your symptoms. Don’t suffer alone. #chronicpain
Living with chronic pain is exhausting. Walking up a single flight of stairs can feel like climbing Everest. #chronicpain
January 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Living with chronic pain is exhausting. Walking up a single flight of stairs can feel like climbing Everest. #chronicpain
Trigger points are the key to understanding Fibromyalgia. A 2011 scientific study showed that Fibro pain patterns can be reproduced by manually pressing trigger points, showing a connection: https://buff.ly/42bQ64Z
#triggerpointrelease
#triggerpointrelease
Reproduction of overall spontaneous pain pattern by manual stimulation of active myofascial trigger points in fibromyalgia patients - Arthritis Research & Therapy
Introduction It has previously been reported that local and referred pain from active myofascial trigger points (MTPs) in the neck and shoulder region contribute to fibromyalgia (FM) pain and that the...
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January 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Trigger points are the key to understanding Fibromyalgia. A 2011 scientific study showed that Fibro pain patterns can be reproduced by manually pressing trigger points, showing a connection: https://buff.ly/42bQ64Z
#triggerpointrelease
#triggerpointrelease
Every Fibro Warrior deserves a Golden Globe. Hiding chronic pain is a full time acting gig. #chronicpain
January 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Every Fibro Warrior deserves a Golden Globe. Hiding chronic pain is a full time acting gig. #chronicpain
When explaining Fibromyalgia to friends and family, try using the word “tension”. It’s simple, relatable, and easy for people to understand. The more they understand, the more they can truly support you. #fibromyalgia
January 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
When explaining Fibromyalgia to friends and family, try using the word “tension”. It’s simple, relatable, and easy for people to understand. The more they understand, the more they can truly support you. #fibromyalgia
Guide to Chronic Pain Flare Up:
1. It’s not in your head
2. You’re not overreacting
3. You’re not alone
#chronicpain
1. It’s not in your head
2. You’re not overreacting
3. You’re not alone
#chronicpain
January 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Guide to Chronic Pain Flare Up:
1. It’s not in your head
2. You’re not overreacting
3. You’re not alone
#chronicpain
1. It’s not in your head
2. You’re not overreacting
3. You’re not alone
#chronicpain
Living with Fibromyalgia means functioning at a pain level that would have most people calling an ambulance. Many will never understand how this is even possible. #fibromyalgia
January 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Living with Fibromyalgia means functioning at a pain level that would have most people calling an ambulance. Many will never understand how this is even possible. #fibromyalgia
One of the hardest parts of healing your Fibromyalgia is letting go of the person you became to survive it. Join a community that gives you permission to outgrow the defenses that no longer serve you.
#fibromyalgia
#fibromyalgia
January 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
One of the hardest parts of healing your Fibromyalgia is letting go of the person you became to survive it. Join a community that gives you permission to outgrow the defenses that no longer serve you.
#fibromyalgia
#fibromyalgia
Fibro fog is a classic example of the mind shutting down as the only way to cope with overwhelming pain. To the outside you look distant or unfeeling, but inside it’s a whirlwind of sensations and white noise.
#fibrofog
#fibrofog
January 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Fibro fog is a classic example of the mind shutting down as the only way to cope with overwhelming pain. To the outside you look distant or unfeeling, but inside it’s a whirlwind of sensations and white noise.
#fibrofog
#fibrofog
Fibromyalgia often triggers intense pain in the psoas muscle. It forms a deep connection between your spine and legs and contracts as part of the fight-or-flight response. If that tension doesn’t release over time, you can be stuck with anxiety, fear and pain.
#fibromyalgia
#fibromyalgia
January 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Fibromyalgia often triggers intense pain in the psoas muscle. It forms a deep connection between your spine and legs and contracts as part of the fight-or-flight response. If that tension doesn’t release over time, you can be stuck with anxiety, fear and pain.
#fibromyalgia
#fibromyalgia
Your fibromyalgia symptoms won’t improve when your silence about them is the price for being accepted and loved. Silence is never the answer. #fibromyalgia
January 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Your fibromyalgia symptoms won’t improve when your silence about them is the price for being accepted and loved. Silence is never the answer. #fibromyalgia
Fibro warriors have often been gaslit and dismissed for so long that they’ve lost trust in their own reality. If you think they’re asking for too much, you probably haven’t seen how little they’ve previously received
#fibromyalgia
#fibromyalgia
January 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Fibro warriors have often been gaslit and dismissed for so long that they’ve lost trust in their own reality. If you think they’re asking for too much, you probably haven’t seen how little they’ve previously received
#fibromyalgia
#fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia pain makes no sense. One day it’s a stabbing headache, the next it’s sickening nausea, and the next it’s crippling muscle cramps. The fear of what the following day could bring is often worse than the pain you’re currently in. #fibromyalgia
January 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Fibromyalgia pain makes no sense. One day it’s a stabbing headache, the next it’s sickening nausea, and the next it’s crippling muscle cramps. The fear of what the following day could bring is often worse than the pain you’re currently in. #fibromyalgia
Talking to someone about your Fibromyalgia flare up can be so frustrating. We’re not looking for immediate solutions - we just want to feel seen, validated and understood. #fibromyalgia
January 6, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Talking to someone about your Fibromyalgia flare up can be so frustrating. We’re not looking for immediate solutions - we just want to feel seen, validated and understood. #fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia doesn’t rest over the holidays. It isn’t always appreciated by your friends and family how much effort it takes for you to be present and switched on. Let yourself be proud for getting through it ❤️
December 27, 2024 at 6:17 PM
Fibromyalgia doesn’t rest over the holidays. It isn’t always appreciated by your friends and family how much effort it takes for you to be present and switched on. Let yourself be proud for getting through it ❤️
The holidays aren’t always easy for people with chronic illnesses. Needing to travel, socialise a lot, eat rich food and don’t forget cold weather.. it’s a recipe for a flare up. Make sure to take the time to look after yourself and know that you’re not alone ❤️ #chronicpain
December 22, 2024 at 8:23 PM
The holidays aren’t always easy for people with chronic illnesses. Needing to travel, socialise a lot, eat rich food and don’t forget cold weather.. it’s a recipe for a flare up. Make sure to take the time to look after yourself and know that you’re not alone ❤️ #chronicpain
To everyone living with chronic pain - please know that there are people who care about you and understand what you’re going through 🫶Don’t let anyone gaslight you or make you feel guilty for just trying to live #chronicpain
December 20, 2024 at 5:11 PM
To everyone living with chronic pain - please know that there are people who care about you and understand what you’re going through 🫶Don’t let anyone gaslight you or make you feel guilty for just trying to live #chronicpain
Living with Fibromyalgia means doing daily activities at a pain level that would have most people curled up in a ball. You’re not weak. You’re not overreacting. You’re dealing with crushing tension in your body.
#chronicpain
#chronicpain
December 19, 2024 at 5:25 PM
Living with Fibromyalgia means doing daily activities at a pain level that would have most people curled up in a ball. You’re not weak. You’re not overreacting. You’re dealing with crushing tension in your body.
#chronicpain
#chronicpain
Fibromyalgia is real. Don’t let anyone convince you it’s all in your head. You’re not alone.
#fibromyalgia
#fibromyalgia
December 16, 2024 at 9:29 PM
Fibromyalgia is real. Don’t let anyone convince you it’s all in your head. You’re not alone.
#fibromyalgia
#fibromyalgia
Do you want to meditate today but not quite sure when to fit it in? 1 minute is infinitely better than no minutes and will add up in the long run. You can do it, we believe in you!
#Meditation
#Meditation
December 16, 2024 at 12:10 PM
Do you want to meditate today but not quite sure when to fit it in? 1 minute is infinitely better than no minutes and will add up in the long run. You can do it, we believe in you!
#Meditation
#Meditation
STOP SCROLLING, go and meditate for 5 mins
December 15, 2024 at 5:00 PM
STOP SCROLLING, go and meditate for 5 mins
Do you ever feel trapped in a body that is working against you? Join our community to learn to set yourself free!
December 15, 2024 at 2:03 PM
Do you ever feel trapped in a body that is working against you? Join our community to learn to set yourself free!
Have you been putting off starting your self care journey? Believe in yourself and take the plunge.
December 14, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Have you been putting off starting your self care journey? Believe in yourself and take the plunge.
How often would you like to meditate?
How often do you actually meditate?
Reply with your numbers!
#meditation
How often do you actually meditate?
Reply with your numbers!
#meditation
December 13, 2024 at 9:24 PM
How often would you like to meditate?
How often do you actually meditate?
Reply with your numbers!
#meditation
How often do you actually meditate?
Reply with your numbers!
#meditation
Don’t you hate it when you get off a long flight and it feels like your spine has been tied up like a pretzel?
December 13, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Don’t you hate it when you get off a long flight and it feels like your spine has been tied up like a pretzel?