What Natural Treatments Can Help You Cope With Fibromyalgia Pain?


If you suffer from fibromyalgia -- a little-understood condition that can cause chronic pain, muscle tension, and joint stiffness -- you may be concerned about the laundry list of potentially negative side effects for the prescription medications designed to treat your condition and looking for more natural ways to combat your pain. Fortunately, even though the medical community doesn't quite understand why fibromyalgia strikes certain people or how it causes its chronic pain, there are a number of non-invasive treatments that can leave you feeling like a new person. Read on to learn more about these treatments, as well as a few therapies you'll want to avoid due to the risk of aggravating your symptoms.

What natural treatments can provide you with some relief from fibromyalgia symptoms?

There are several non-chemical treatments or therapies that can help relieve the pain and stiffness you may experience as a result of your condition. 

  • Hot stone massage

Although all types of massage can be a beneficial form of pain management, the heat and pressure of a hot stone massage can provide even more benefit. During a hot stone massage, the massage therapist will place heated stones in several locations on your shoulders, spine, or pelvis. These stones may remain stationary while the massage therapist works on other parts of your body, or the therapist may opt to massage you by moving these stones around your back. The heat of the stones can relax your muscles and release endorphins and other neurotransmitters that are shown to reduce the amount of pain your brain and nervous system can detect.

  • Acupuncture

Much like fibromyalgia, acupuncture is not fully understood by the medical community. Many patients report a noticeable decrease in symptoms after undergoing an acupuncture session, but there's little scientific explanation for why this pain relief occurs. Some believe that the insertion of hair-thin needles into various pressure points around your body can release the same hormones and neurotransmitters released through massage or other therapeutic touch.

Are there any natural treatments or remedies that can pose problems for those with fibromyalgia?

Although many fibromyalgia sufferers have reported great outcomes from chiropractic treatment, it's important to seek the advice of your physician before undergoing a chiropractic adjustment and to select a chiropractor who has experience in addressing fibromyalgia pain. Being adjusted by a chiropractor who doesn't understand your condition could aggravate inflamed joints or even damage your spinal cord and lead to more serious pain over the long term. Contact a company like Elements Massage Pearland for more information.

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Appreciating The Art of Massage

When I went to a massage seminar a few years back, I thought that I was going to be learning about calming music and aromatherapy oils. However, after getting into it and testing out my skills on a few other patrons, I could tell that there was a lot more to it than I had previously thought. In addition to being physically exhausting, giving massages was also mentally challenging. I found myself trying to learn pressure points and trouble spots, and it was a lot to remember. This blog is all about appreciating the art of massage, so that you never take another spa session for granted.

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