Massage Therapy For Fibromyalgia

In some instances, the skin of a Firomyalgia patient is simply too sensitive to touch thus eliminating massage therapy. However, if you are okay to touch,  this can be a very beneficial option. With manipulation, the body’s muscles and soft tissue are worked, which is great for easing pain, as well as improving nutrient flow to the muscles, As a result indivivuals who suffer from Restless Leg Syndrome and stress associated with Fibromyalgia would likely find relief.

Other benefits of massage therapy is that with better circulation, endorphins, which are natural panikillers within the body are released, therefore reducing pain levels while improving flexibility. Of course, it is crucial that you work with a well trained licensed therapist, one who specializes in bringing comfort to people living with this illness.

With massage therapy, the parasympathetic nervous system is stimulated. This causes the heart to slow, which helps by relaxing the body.  A 2002 study involved Fibromyalgia patients, each given a 30-minute session, two times a week.  The result of all patients in this particular study was a noted reduction in stress.  What makes this study so intriguing is that the pain was greatly reduced within just five weeks.

Sunshine W., Field T., Schanberg S., Quintino O., Fierro K., Kuhn C., Burman I.  Fibromyalgia benefits from massage therapy.  Journal of Clinical Rheumatology.