Fibromyalgia

2012-06-28T04:48:00.000-07:00

Fibromyalgia is characterized by chronic general pain and fatigue of the body. It can cause severe intense pain and result in sleep deprivation. Fibromyalgia has also been described as “specific, chronic, non degenerative, non progressive, non inflammatory, truly systemic pain condition. Other core symptoms include difficulty swallowing, bowel and bladder abnormalities, numbness and tingling and some poor mental function.

It in relatively unclear to what the cause of fibromyalgia is. Some professionals believe that fibromyalgia could be the result of underlying factors such as stress, physical trauma or a virus which could be associated with problems myoplasma Pneumonia and Chlamydia Pneumonia.

Some experts believe a motor vehicle accident, sporting injuries and falls could all be determining factors as well .

Life stresses, operations such as open heart surgery, long standing grief or trauma, trigger points and poor standing or sitting postures could all account for possible causes to the disease.

The research suggests that different professionals interpret different causes to the disease based on experience with the disease. There are major differences between fibromyalgia being caused by stress and a virus to another therapist saying open-heart surgery or physical trauma can trigger it. Similarities lye within stress being a factor, as poor posture and poor sleeping patterns can lead to a poor slackened posture.

The main signs and symptoms linked to all articles is pain and fatigue. Sore tender points are throughout the body and morning fatigue is a symptom.

70-80% of people report that they have sleep disturbances, post-exertion malaise, headaches, and a swollen feeling that lays within the tissue. Numbness and tingling, cognitive impairment, dizziness and hypersensitivity are also reported.

Muscle cramps, muscle stiffness and mild mental confusion and a suppressed immune system are results from the disease.

In massage therapy, your muscles and soft tissues are manipulated in order to relieve stress, reduce pain, and increase flexibility. Massage therapists can help with the disease as if anything, it can create a better quality of life and bring nutrients and new blood into the tissues. Different modalities can be used such as Aromatherapy on neck legs and arms. Different combination of oils over an eight week period could help reduce symptoms of Fibromyalgia

Myofascial Trigger points in upper shoulder muscles such as Trapezius, Infraspinatus and levator scapula could be used.

An alternative to massage for a treatment option is exercise. Exercise enhances physical fitness and overall health. Meditation and general relaxation programs which ties in well with aromatherapy should be sought as an alternative option to prescribed drugs and massage.

Chiropractic management could help possible physical and postural problems associated with the fibromyalgia. Sorting out the structural problems could help ease signs and symptoms