There are many alternative therapies
for Fibromyalgia and each individual may be affected
differently by each therapy. A therapy that works well for one may not
benefit another as much or at all. It is important to know what is
available to you that can help better your quality of life and help you
manage your pain.
I have tried several different therapies and there
are a few that really helped and one in particular, was a life-saver!
My hope is that you can find a therapy that you can add to your
conventional treatment and gain freedom of movement and freedom from
the stress and depression that are caused by Fibromyalgia.
Integrative Medicine:
The idea was developed to help medical and other health professionals
to expand their practices by and integrating accessible effective
Complementary/Alternative
Medicine (CAM) protocols for the treatment of their
patients. This would bring patients more complete care
and give them all the help that is available to improve their overall
health. Some of the therapies included are: Energy
Therapies (including CMU Technology), Herbs and Supplements, Nutrition,
Lifestyle Strategies, Biochemical Approaches and Structural, Movement
and Mind-Body Therapies.
In this article, I will cover two structural,
movement and mind-body therapies: Myofascial Release
Therapy & Massage Therapy.
Massage therapy helps with
Fibromyalgia because it gently works on the soft tissues (muscles,
tendons, fascia and ligaments). Massage increases
circulation of blood to tight, sore muscles & increases muscle
tone. It is sometimes used in conjunction with ultrasound or with the
application of heat and/or cold packs. Massage is also often helpful in
removing built-up toxins such as lactic acid, and to help re-educate
muscles and joints that have become misaligned.
Massage also helps
the movement of lymphatic fluid (removes body wastes, toxins,
pathogens), to release muscular tension, maintain proper
musculoskeletal structure and function, internal organs, the central
nervous system, the immune system, the endocrine system, mind/body
integration, and energy flow to promote healing and emotional
well-being.
Myofascial Release is a very
effective hands-on technique that provides sustained pressure into
myofascial knots to eliminate pain and restore motion.
To understand what Myofascial Release is and why it works, you need to
know what fascia is. Fascia is a thin
tissue that covers all the organs of the body. It is actually one
structure that exists from head to foot without disconnection.
Myofascial
Release treats taut bands in the muscle by releasing the uneven
tightness in injured fascia. I was treated with the John
Barnes method of Myofascial Release after a car accident that inflamed
my Fibromyalgia symptoms and led to the discovery of myofascial trigger
points. Even if you do not have Chronic Myofascial Pain,
you can still benefit greatly from this therapy.
There are many more alternative therapy options
out there and I will continue to provide information about them in
hopes of giving you and your doctor the ability to make an informed
decision about what therapies might work for you.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/diseases-and-
conditions-articles/alternative-therapies-for-fibromyalgia-
myofascial-release-massage-582985.html About the Author
Erica Thompson is a 40-year-old, Stay-at-Home mom
with 3 children and a husband in the military. She was diagnosed with
Fibromyalgia in 1995, but suffered from it many years prior to
diagnosis and later, diagnosed with Chronic Myofascial Pain, IBS, RLS,
migraine & more. She has done extensive research and is an
expert based on her own experience, her mother's and her grandmother's.
Her goal is to help chronic pain sufferers.
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