Fibromyalgia Treatment Options

Below is an overview of various Fibromyalgiacomponent in healing FM Syndrome patients
Treatment options available to the patient.because a properly designed routine will improve
Acupuncturethe body tissues, decrease pain, and increase
Acupuncture stems from the Chinese philosophymobility. The fibromyalgia exercise program must
of energy flowing in the meridians that lie belowbe slow and gradual. The goal is to improve
the skin. Energy imbalances in these meridians isoverall health while decreasing FM symptoms.
used for the diagnosis of disease. AcupuncturistsHomeopathy
insert very fine needles into the skin to balanceThe word Homeopathy (or Homoeopathy) is
energy as in fibromyalgia pain treatment.derived from the Greek words "homoios",
Acupuncture is often used to help control pain andmeaning "like" or "similar"; and "pathos", meaning
is beneficial for pain management in the treatment"suffering" or "disease". Homeopathy is a system
of fibromyalgia.of medical therapeutics for treating based on the
Allopathicprinciple of "similae" or "simile." "Disease is
Typically Allopathic physicians recommend theeliminated through remedies able to produce
following medications for patients withsimilar symptoms." The principle is that certain
Fibromyalgia Symptoms:o Non-Steroidalsubstances (herbs, minerals, inorganic salts, and
Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID's) - Theseother organic materials, etc.) in full strength yield
over-the-counter pain relievers may ease the painthe same symptoms as does a known disease,
and stiffness caused by fibromyalgia, however,and that those same substances when
their effectiveness varies with individuals.o"potentised" (or diluted and vigorously agitated)
Antidepressants - These medications arecan provide relief of those same symptoms.
prescribed to patients with depression. TheTitrated dilutions and succussions of a particular
medication affects the levels of Serotonin in thesubstance can often be the means for
brain.o Muscle Relaxants - If muscle relaxants arefibromyalgia treatment. Today, unlike nutritional
taken before sleeping, they may help reduce painsubstances, Homeopathy substances are
and spasms.o Narcotics - Physicians don't usuallyconsidered medicines, recognized as powerful
recommend narcotics for treating FMS becauseentities which allow specific medical claims to be
of the potential for dependence and addiction.made about them.
ChiropractorMassage Therapy
Chiropractic treatment is based on the premiseMassage involves the use of different manipulative
that restricted movement in the spine may leadtechniques to move the body's muscles and soft
to reduced function and pain. Spinal adjustmenttissues. Massage Therapy aims to improve
(manipulation) is one form of therapy acirculation in the muscle, increasing the flow of
chiropractor uses to treat restricted spinal mobility.nutrients, eliminating waste products. Massage can
The goal is to restore spinal movement and, as arelax muscles, improve range of motion in the
result, improve function, decreasing pain.joints, and increase the production of the body's
Manipulation does not need to be forceful to benatural painkillers. It often helps relieve stress and
effective. A Chiropractor may also use soft tissueanxiety for those afflicted with the symptoms of
massage in the treatment of FMS, stretchingpain.
muscles that are shortened or in spasm.Naturopathic
Diet And NutritionDoctors of Naturopathic Medicine are educated
A natural Fibromyalgia Treatment and balancedwith the same general medical curriculum as
fibromyalgia nutrition diet can be helpful intraditional Allopathic doctors, but also study
counteracting stress, removing toxins from thetraditional natural therapeutics emphasizing lifestyle
body, and restoring the natural balance ofchanges, disease prevention, and optimal wellness.
nutrients. Homeopathy medicine, FIBRO-HELPThey perform physical examinations, laboratory
products, help patients by combatting stress,testing, gynecological exams, nutritional and
replacing deficiencies, and supporting the immunedietary assessments, metabolic analysis, and
system. Patients are recommended to limit theallergy testing. They may order diagnostic testing,
amount of sugar; caffeine; alcohol; and fried,as well as incorporate a wide variety of natural
processed, fatty foods consumed. Thesetherapeutics for natural fibromyalgia treatment. .
substances have been shown to irritate musclesOsteopathy
and stress the system increasing FM pain. EvenOsteopaths are licensed to perform many of the
for those patients who do not have severe foodsame therapies and procedures as traditional
triggers or allergies, eating a healthier diet canAllopathic doctors. One area where Osteopathy
have long-term benefits in the treatment ofdiffers from conventional medicine - but is similar
fibromyalgia. Supplementing the present diet withto Chiropractic medicine - is in the use of
greater quantities of raw or lightly cooked fruitsmanipulation to address joint and spinal problems.
and vegetables, and substituting meats that areThis is beneficial in the treatment of fibromyalgia
high in fat with fish or lean poultry, are alsosymptoms
beneficial practices.Physiatry
ExercisePhysicians who specialize in Physical Medicine and
Fibromyalgia Exercise is one of the most powerfulRehabilitation are called Physiatrists. Doctors of
remedies in the treatment of fibromyalgia.Physiatry specialize in the diagnosis and treatment
Increasing scientific evidence has shown thatof patients in 3 major areas of medical care:
exercising for a minimum of 20 minutes per daymusculoskeletal injuries and pain syndromes,
will help fibromyalgia patients as a naturalElectrodiagnostic Medicine, and rehabilitation of
fibromyalgia treatment. Exercise becomes a keypatients with severe physical impairments.