Activity Helps Fibromyalgia Patients
Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, accompanied by fatigue, memory, and mood issues. Anyone can get it, including children, but 80% are women.
There is no known cause or cure, but physicians and physical therapists know that activity helps patients with fibromyalgia.
Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
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- Face and Jaw Pain
- Headaches
- Altered Sleep
- Muscle and Joint Pain
- Tingling and Numbness in Hands and Feet
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How Does Physical Therapy Help Fibromyalgia Symptoms?
Physical activity helps fibromyalgia patients. For many, prolonged pain has led to a sedentary lifestyle. Physical therapy improves physical fitness and helps alleviate symptoms.
Not only does activity relieve pain, but it helps with stress management. For many fibromyalgia patients, stress triggers a painful flair-up.
A trained physical therapist will help you understand your pain and provide condition education. You will take control of your pain and interpret pain signals.
You can manage your symptoms with exercise and education.
What to Expect at The Therapy Network
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- Deep Tissue Massage and Manual Therapy
- Aquatic Therapy
- Pain Relief Exercises
- Aerobic Conditioning
- Deep Breathing Exercises for Stress Relief
- Strengthening Exercises
- Headache Therapy
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