I woke up feeling like I had slept on my neck and shoulder wrong, but over the course of a few days it just got worse and worse.
Once I couldn't stand it anymore, I scheduled an appointment with Dr. Kelly Kang. She treated me with everything from stim and ice to graston and traction.
I think the graston made the biggest difference. She basically went to town on my shoulder and neck with this medical version of a metal pipe. She warned me it hurts - and she was right - but I have to say it was a good hurt. It breaks down scar tissue, which she said I had built up in those areas.
It left me with some nice red and purple bruises on my neck and shoulder. I had some explaining to do for a few days about my "hickeys" ;)
I left feeling kind of weird, and the next day I was sore, but it was a good sore. After that, I was back to brand new! Dr. Kang was thorough, kind, and professional. I'd love to keep coming in for more graston!