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Here is a testimonial from another sonographer THIS DOES NOT MEAN YOU WOULD GET THE SAME RESULTS

Dear Joan,

     I am a local ultrasonographer (Seattle) who has been following the JDMS message boards regarding RSIs and treatment for many years.  I wrote to you approximately 16 months ago after a flare-up of tendonitis and years of neck/shoulder muscle pain (through the sound ergonomics website).  I am writing to you now to let you know about my personal experience with dry needling (also called IMS-Intramuscular stimulation).  I had remembered reading a post of yours regarding dry needling in the UK and how it had helped many sonographers.  I have been using many ways to help my own muscular pain over the past year:  PT, ice/heat, deep tissue massage, yoga, stretching, meditation, ergonomic and work changes but felt like I had hit a 'plateau' a few months ago.  Although I was much better than last year, I still felt as though my right shoulder was not as good as it could be.  I did a search on MSN inputting the words 'dry needling seattle' and much to my surprise found a practitioner only a few miles from were I live.  I made an appointment with him, and had my first treatment immediately after consultation.  I must tell you, that I was skeptical at first, but when I left the office I felt as though the muscles in my shoulder had relaxed for the first time in years.  I had 2 additional treatments and then went 3 weeks before my last treatment today.  I cannot even express how much better I feel.  All of the heat wraps and ibuprofen that I had been using several times a week have been sitting unused for a month now.  All of the muscles that were all knotted up have relaxed.  I didn't think it was possible.  I have had this pain for over nine years, and now it seems to have receded away.  I am hopeful that I can continue the career that I was worried I had lost.  Anyhow, if you have any sonographers that have been specifically asking for dry needling treatment in the Puget Sound area, they might be interested in my doctor.  His name is Steven R Goodman, MD and his website is www.NorthwestIMS.com.  I spent alot of time reading about the treatment on his website before I called for the appointment.  His medical degree is in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.  Thank you for all that you do for my profession.

                                                               Sincerely,

                                                                      Mk    BS RDMS RDCS RVT

                                                                      Seattle University class of 1990

----- Original Message -----
From: [log in to unmask] href="mailto:[log in to unmask]">Stacey Perrodin RVT RDMS RDCS
To: [log in to unmask] href="mailto:[log in to unmask]">[log in to unmask]
Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2005 2:26 PM
Subject: Re: Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

I walking down our hall outside of our clinic and the Physician next door happen to be a sport medicine physician.  I saw him today, yes that fast. It is my middle trapzoid muscle that is inflamed.  He injected it and i am to see him next week.  The muscle felt better for about 30 minutes and I can turn my head much better.  He suggest if this does not work to see a certian chiropractor that he likes that works more with muscle. 
 
My question is - this injury is this muscle or is it the shoulder joint?
 
What exercises should I be doing?
 
Stacey

Joan P Baker <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
You need a COMPLETE evaluation, a full PE plus tests depending on the signs and symptoms, such test MIGHT be plain x-rays, MRI, EMG. Use an occupational medicine or sports medicine MD.Once you have a diagnosis expect therapy of medication, rest, PT or a combination of therapy, if you do not respond to therapy seek a second opinion within a couple of months. Therapy should not be for months without some improvement.
 
Most important what is it about your technique of scanning produced this pain and injury you MUST fix that or you will re-injure immediately you return to scanning.
 
What state do you live in? What large medical center is close to you? Do not agree to surgery until you have explored all other options. Do not abduct your arm to more than 30 degrees, support your forearm when scanning. Take breaks and stretch you shoulder muscles at least 5 times per day.
 
Joan
----- Original Message -----
From: [log in to unmask] href="mailto:[log in to unmask]">Stacey Perrodin RVT RDMS RDCS
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Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2005 10:08 AM
Subject: Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders


I am interested in seeing a physician and start some treatment to help with the shoulder muscle pain.  Does anyone out there know who I should see first.  The Family Physician said Fibromyaligia and gave me pain killers.  I would like treatment not pain killers.

 

Stacey

 

Joan Baker what are your thoughts?

 

 

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