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Fibromyalgia or FM is a disorder classified by the presence of chronic widespread pain and a heightened and painful response to gentle touch. Other main symptoms of the disorder include debilitating fatigue, sleep disturbance, and joint stiffness as well as many other secondary symptoms. Although there is no generally accepted cure for fibromyalgia, there are treatments that have been demonstrated by controlled clinical trials to be effective in reducing symptoms, including massage therapy.
Massage can reduce the pain, stiffness and tender points associated with fibromyalgia pain. No one is really sure how massage actually reduces pain, but it may have something to do with the central nervous system. By stimulating the central nervous system, the body releases pain blockers, including endorphins, serotonin, and norepinephrine. These hormones work to counteract the body’s pain signals sent by the brain to block the pain.
The benefits of massage on FM patients is astounding . FM sufferers that receive massage on a regular basis will tell you that massage is the best treatment option. The benefits include:
Swedish massage and Deep Tissue massage are the most common forms of massage for FM sufferers. Myofascial Release is also a massage treatment technique used quite often to relieve pain. Facia is a thin layer of tissue that covers all of the muscles and in FM patients this becomes shortened and very painful. By releasing or stretching the fascia it relieves the pain.
For more information on Massage and the benefits of massage visit your local LaVida Massage Center.
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