I was reading through some information I have regarding chronic pain
when I came across something interesting. Due to the fact that I have
fibromyalgia as well as adhesions, I have done a little research. The
article states; "We first have to understand when any soft
tissue(muscle,tendons,nerves,facia,ligaments)are damaged,the body
produces scar tissue. In the majority of the population this response
will stabilize within four to eight weeks,depending on severity of
injury. In many patients, especially those suffering from mixed
connective tissue disorders(Raynauds,Fibromyalgia,Epstein-Barr,Chronic
Fatigue,etc.),the scar response is amplified many times resulting in
"keloid-type" scarring almost like cobwebs enveloping the muscles,
nerves and joints of the affected areas. This suffocates the normal
blood flow and nutrition to the area.Consequently, the tissues start to
"dry-out", and the lubrication between the different structures
decreases. This results in "rubbing" of the tissues, producing even
more scar tissue and adhesions. The patient complains of stiffness,
tightness, diffuse-muscle pain and trigger points. Their sleep patterns
deteriorate. The body's ability to produce pain-killing endorphins and
cortisoids is decreased. The patients own ability to modulate and
control their own pain is further compromised if the "adhesions"
restrict the normal function of the nerve to the muscle". I found this
interesting, hope you did too. Sherry