Fibromyalgia – What You Need To Know
Currently we are treating many patients with fibromyalgia syndrome, and I have found that their knowledge of their condition is very limited. Within this blog I am going to bring you some knowledge of the condition in the hope of giving you a better understanding and the best ways to manage the condition.
Fibromyalgia Syndrome is known for its presentation of widespread pain throughout an individual’s soft tissue. Fibromyalgia syndrome is considered as a syndrome that includes many factors and NOT just one condition, these factors may cause severe disruption and a negative impact on an individual’s daily life.
Fibromyalgia is one of the most common chronic pain disorders and the disorder is estimated to affect 3-6% of the world population. The condition is affects woman 90% more commonly than men and the most common ages affected are between 22-55.
Muscle pain is one of the most common symptoms of Fibromyalgia, often described by patients as “aching or burning” regardless of physical activity. Patients that we are currently seeing at the clinic describe stressful situations, overloading physical activity and overstretching are some of the factors that cause an increase in their symptoms.
Currently the best forms of management for the condition are:
EDUCATION
AEROBIC AND RESISTANCE EXERCISE
MANUAL AND PASSIVE THERAPY
PHYSIOTHERAPY CARE AND MASSAGE
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TOP 4 TIPS FOR MANAGING FIBROMYALGIA
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** DISCUSS ACTION PLAN WITH A QUALIFIED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL.
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** SEEK PAIN RELIEF THROUGH MANUAL THERAPY.
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** GUIDED AND TAILORED EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION FROM A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL.
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** PILATES.
Here at the clinic
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Chris
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is our Fibromyagia specialist physiotherapist. Over many years Chris has gained great insight to being able to help people who suffer with Fibromyalgia overcome their condition and help them back to a more active lifestyle and back to the things they love doing.
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