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Challenge to the Massage Profession Fibromyalgia Syndrome
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Definitions: central nervous system
dysfunction causing many complex set of symptoms;
"fibro" - connective tissue of the tendons
and ligaments
"myo"- muscle
"algia" - pain
Syndrome - group of signs and symptoms
that make up a condition
"Myo" - muscle
"Fascia" - connective tissue that surrounds
muscle fibers.
Syndrome - see above
Causes: stressful event or cumulative trauma; genetic predisposition? ; sleep deprivation or a lack of deep stage sleep; adrenal stress, thyroid imbalances, hormonal imbalances, poor nutrition (too much caffeine, sugar, white flour and not enough vegetables, fruits and whole grains), lack of exercise, improper posture, hyper acidity of the body tissues,
Signs/Symptoms:
| Fibromyalgia
-Tenderpoints: hypotonic areas that generate local pain with pressure, usually feel soft (mushy) to touch found in all four quadrants of the body. -usually diagnosed if they have pain for 3 months or more in 11 (or more)of 18 tenderpoints -found more in females |
Myofascial pain syndrome
- Triggerpoints- tight bands of hyper-irritable tissue usually found in the myofascial system -TP's are usually in one region of the body -found in men and women -diagnosed by number of triggerpoints |
-don't wake up rested, no deep stage
sleep, sleep apnea
-paresthesia: burning, tingling, pins
an needles
-hypersensitivity to smells, sounds, lights,
pressure, temperature
-worse in cold, damp weather
-allergies, bruises easily, restless leg
syndrome, PMS, hormonal changes, teeth grinding
-depressed immune systems
-reduced mental capacity; loss of concentration,
memory loss
-limited or restricted breathing
-adhesions
-improper posture - forward head, asymmetrical
body,
-cramps, bloating
-asthma, sinus conditions, post nasal
drip
-hypoglycemia, sugar imbalances
-dry, itching skin
-dizziness, clumsiness, motor coordination
problems, ringing in the ears
-dry throat, eyes: problems swallowing,
Coexisting Conditions:
Irritable bowel Syndrome
Depression
Arthritis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Esophageal Reflux
Lupus
Multiple Sclerosis
TMJ
Chemical Sensitivities
Hypoglycemia
Restless Leg Syndrome
Raynaud's Phenomenon
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Massage Treatment Goals:
| Fibromyalgia
-reduce stress -induce relaxation and sleep -treat tenderpoints (slowly as intense may exacerbate condition) |
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
- restore function to muscle -relieve spasms -reduce waste build up |
Other Treatments: Acupuncture,
Naturopathic medicine for nutritional support, exercise, stretching.
Natural Hygiene, Breathing Exercises,
Meditation
Web resources:
Fibromyalgia
Web Ring
Medline
Plus
Fibromyalgia
Network
Leon
Chaitow articles
Digital Naturopath - Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue
Meyer's Cocktail for Fibromyalgia
Digital Naturopath - Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue
Fibromyalgia -Fact or Fiction by Erik Dalton (PDF)
Blowing the cover off of mystery illness. Fibromyalgia or is it? by Stuart Taws
Unlocking the Mystery of Fibromyalgia by Stuart Taws
Spa Therapy for Fibromyalgia Massage Magazine
Massage Improves Sleep, Decreases Pain and Substance P in Fibromyalgia Patients
Fibromyalgia and the Elderly Finding Relief with Massage By Joyce A. Garland, RN, LMBT
Vitamin D for chronic pain syndromes
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