Earlier in the week we learned what Fibromyalgia is. With between 3 and 5 million people suffering from FMS (Fibromyalgia Syndrome) in the United States alone, there is a huge demand for relief from its symptoms.
While FMS is often managed via pain medication, there are alternative therapies that have proven to be effective in relieving FMS pain and providing sufferers with a more diverse and active lifestyle than they would otherwise be able to lead.
One alternative method that may have a positive affect on FMS sufferers is acupuncture. Acupuncture is the Traditional Chinese practice of inserting needles into skin to release energy flow along the body's meridians. In more Western terms, it is said to increase endorphin release, and as we discussed when learning about using exercise to decrease pain- endorphins are the body's natural pain killers.
Go here to read an excellent article on Acupuncture treatment of FMS.
Myofascial Release is the release of trigger points formed when there is stress or ingury to the muscle tissue and/or the connective tissue around it. .
Read this article from the UK to learn about Myofascial Release work specifically geared toward FMS patients. You can learn more about Myofascial Release and find a practitioner near you
here.
In the spirit of veering away from our usual line up, let's consider Hypnosis as a pain relief technique for FMS. Studies have shown that simple suggestions can increase or decrease the amount of pain that FMS sufferers experience. Check out
this great article to learn more!
FMS is a difficult and poorly understood condition. There is such a large number of people suffering from it, yet it can be very hard for these people to find relief. Keep your alternative therapies in mind when looking for treatment options; Chiropractics, Massage, Myofascial Release, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Hypnosis, Reiki, Accupuncture, and Accupressure, just to name a few.
When it comes down to that moment when you need relief fast, consider turning to your trusty Sore No More! Remember; Sore No More! has a patented Fibromyalgia Treatment. Two tablespoons of Sore No More! in a warm bath has been proven to decrease Fibromyalgia pain for up to twelve hours. So grab a good book and head to the tub to soak your pains away!
*Sore No More! is not a licensed physician. All information on this blog is researched by our staff and is subject to inaccuracies. No information found here should be used in the place of advice from your doctor. *
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