Fibromyalgia or FMS is a complicated and complex syndrome that affects between 2 to 4% of the population. FMS affects hundreds of thousands of people each year. The pain and discomfort can be slight to severe. The causes of fibromyalgia are numerous, but some of the more common treatments may involved chiropractic care, biofeedback and massage chair therapy.
If you have been in pain, then you know it is hard to go about your normal routine. Many sufferers of fibromyalgia have so much discomfort that it is debilitating. They are unable to participate in activities or may miss work. If you think you have something wrong, check with your medical doctor and get diagnosed early. Some patients use massage chairs to help relieve the discomfort. Try to start early treatments and to help keep it in check.
Doctors and researchers have not identified the causative factor of FMS. However, studies have shown that women are affected by a factor of 20 times more than men-especially women between the ages of 20 and 60 years old. Anyone that may suffer from fibromyalgia syndrome should seek the advice of their medical provider.
Although there is no conclusive theory about the causes of FMS, there are many preliminary theories. Some research shows that many of the symptoms tend to appear after having the flu or after having a stressing physical event. It appears that the body is somehow weakened and its normal defenses lowered from the physical strain. This lessening of the immune system may leave the body vulnerable to fibromyalgia.
One theory is central sensitization. In this theory, researchers hypothesize that people with FMS have a lower threshold for pain. This is believed to stem from an increased sensitivity in the brain to pain signals. It is believed that repeated nerve stimulation causes the brain to change with an abnormal increase in the level of neurotransmitters. In other words, the pain signals cause some memory in the brain, making them more sensitive causing them to overreact to the stimuli.
There are a multitude of theories in this complex area and the cure has not yet been found. Therefore sufferers of fibromyalgia can only find ways to reduce the pain. Some of the more common remedies are biofeedback, chiropractic care and massage therapy.
An under-recognized technique is biofeedback. This is truly mind over matter. Matter in this case is your muscles, the ones that tend to give the most discomfort. The mind is used to better recognized the muscle and exert better control including pain reduction. This area shows a lot of interesting possibilities as we are just beginning to tap into the mind.
If chiropractic care is the recommended path, then the patient undergoes a series of treatments designed to enhance mobility. The muscles become fatigued and thus tighten. This prolonged tightening of the muscles results in pain. Chiropractors seek to restore flexibility and alignment in the muscles and joints.
One natural remedy that has been around since the beginning of time is massage therapy. The use of stroking and flowing strokes on the muscles and soft tissues helps to loosen them up. As they loosen up then their flexibility improves. Massage chair therapy targets the major muscle groups and the back, neck and shoulders. Other massage benefits are improved circulation of blood and lymph.
Massage chairs are a very affordable alternative to using a masseuse. If reliable and consistent pain relief is needed, then massage chairs are perfect for this role. They offer in home convenience and are available when you need relief.
If you suffer from acute or chronic pain, check with your health care provider to see what options are available for you. Obtaining periodic or consistent relief is important to help you through the day. You may find massage chairs provide you the relaxation and pain relief that you are seeking.