Sacramento - Fibromyalgia Relief

Sacramento - Fibromyalgia Relief can be found from Brie at Massage By Brie, in Midtown, Sacramento!

What is Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia, is a common and complex chronic pain disorder than affects people physically, mentally, and socially. It is a syndrome rather than a disease. A syndrome is a collection of signs, symptoms, and medical problems that can occur together, but are not related to a specific, identifiable cause.

What are some of the Symptoms of Fibromyalgia?

• Chronic widespread body pain


• Abnormal Pain Processing


• Sleep Disturbances


• Fatigue


• Often psychological distress


• Multiple Tender points


• Increased Sensitivity to Pain


• Dizziness


• Morning Stiffness


• Chronic Headaches


• Skin Complaints


• Myofascial Pain Syndrome


• Vision Problems


• Nausea


• Urinary and Pelvic Problems


• Weight Gain


• Cold Symptoms


• Chemical Sensitivity


• Anxiety


• Joint Disorder


• Muscle Twitching


• Chest Pain

How Does Massage Therapy Benefit Fibromyalgia Sufferers?

Massage Therapy is one of the most beneficial treatments for the pain and fatigue associated with Fibromyalgia. The benefits of Massage Therapy include:

• Reduced Pain


• Reduced Stiffness and soreness


• Improved Sleep


• Decreased Stress


• Decreased Anxiety


• Decrease Depression


• Increased Range of Motion


• Increased Flexibility


• Increased Blood Circulation to the muscles, which helps with faster muscle repair.

Types of Massage used for Fibromyalgia

The most popular Massage Modalities that can help Fibromyalgia Sufferers are:

• Deep Tissue Massage


• Myofascial Release


• Swedish Massage

Other Massage Techniques that can help are:

Myofascial Release, is one of Massage By Brie's Top Specialties, and I plan on taking a 16 Hour, Fibromyalgia - Stop the Suffering, Massage Class in the future.

Fibromyalgia Resources

Here are some links to some articles about Fibromyalgia and how Massage can help:

• NFA - National Fibromyalgia Association


• Fibromyalgia - Mayo Clinic


• Massage Therapy and Fibromyalgia - From Fibromyalgia Symptoms.com
• Auto Immune Mom - This is a unique, educational site that offers fantastic support for New Moms batting Autoimmune Conditions.

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