Fibromyalgia Treatment
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Although there is no cure for fibromyalgia, physical therapy treatment can relieve some of the symptoms.
The most important therapy for muscle pain is regular, low-impact exercise. Keeping muscles conditioned and healthy by exercising 3 times a week decreases the amount of discomfort. It is important to try low-stress exercises such as walking, swimming, water aerobics, and biking rather than muscle-straining exercises such as weight training. Besides helping with tenderness, regular exercises can also boost energy levels and help with sleep.
Physical Therapy and Exercise
One of the main aspects of the rehab approach is the physical therapy and exercise segment of treatment. In a rehab approach program, fibromyalgia patients are taught about the importance of physical therapy and exercise, and work together with professionals in order to develop an exercise regimen that they can perform at home.
In particular, patients are taught:
- how to stretch their muscles
- how to relax their muscles
- how to maintain proper posture
- self massage
- deep relaxation and breathing
Testimonials
Please take a moment to meet some of our former patients, and learn what they think about their experiences and the quality of care they received at our clinics.
