| Fibromyalgia is a musculoskeletal pain and fatigue | | | | Accupuncture |
| disorder for which the cause is unknown. | | | | Massage therapy is known for being a very |
| Fibromyalgia means pain in the muscles, ligaments, | | | | therapeutic and healing modality to help release |
| tendons, and the soft tissues of the body. | | | | some of the pain and stress of Fibromyalgia. |
| Who gets Fibromyalgia? | | | | A thorough medical examination by a Board |
| According to statistics, it is commonly seen in | | | | Certified Medical Physician, D.O., Chiropractor is |
| women between the ages of 20 and 56. Men are | | | | essential with a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia. Then, a |
| also prone to Fibromyalgia, just not as much. | | | | prescription for therapy is advised - to be |
| Symptoms: | | | | obtained from a licensed practitioner in massage. |
| Sleep abnormalities are seen as one of the | | | | Massage therapy relaxes the muscles and helps |
| symptoms of Fibromyalgia. Chronic Fatigue | | | | further the oxygen and blood flow to the areas |
| Syndrome has been closely associated with FMS. | | | | of tightness, pain or sensitivity. Massage also helps |
| Another sign of Fibromyalgia is an increased | | | | encourage the endorphins to produce more |
| sensitivity to pain and touch, as well as hot and | | | | energy and less tiredness, as well as a relaxed |
| cold. | | | | state of mind and body. |
| Some treatments/remedies for FMS are: | | | | If you have seen your doctor and he or she has |
| Massage Therapy | | | | diagnosed you with Fibromyalgia, you could benefit |
| Craniosacral Therapy (Light therapeutic touch; is | | | | significantly from the various types of massage |
| not Massage Therapy) | | | | and alternative treatments mentioned in this |
| Neuromuscular Therapy (Therapeutic) | | | | article. Check with your doctor to see which of |
| Relaxation Massage | | | | the above options may be best for you. |
| Steam packs | | | | |