Reduce Or Eliminate Your Fibromyalgia Fibrositis And Back Pain Now!


by Josephsmum - Date: 2009-11-04 - Word Count: 494 Share This!

There is much speculation about fibromyalgia, with some doctors refusing to acknowledge this painful condition, it can often prove difficult for sufferers to get adequate treatment from their GP or physician. However, those people who experience the painful muscle spasms and pain associated with this condition would try to convince you otherwise.

Fibromyalgia can be stress-related, and can be brought on by wet or cold weather, and usually affects people from middle age onwards. Sufferers often sit for long periods in a cramped position, such as at desks, or those who drive for a living. The condition seems to affect people most who are of a nervous, emotional, or anxious disposition, or people who are experiencing high levels of stress.

The symptoms of fibromyalgia can vary in intensity, with aches, pains and tenderness felt in the back mostly, but can affect other parts of the body including shoulders, neck, chest, and knees. Often the sufferer is left feeling exhaused after an attack, both physically and mentally, no relief comes with night time as slepp becomes restless, fitful, and very disturbed.
As for treatment, aromatherapy massage with lavender, chamomile and rosemary can be really beneficial, both on body and mind. You can also use lavender oil in a warm bath to help relief stiffness and pain.

Symptoms of an attack can be lessened by taking Rescue Remedy flower essence. This can be obtained in liquid extract form in small bottles, or in pastille form. These are available from all good health food stores and high street chemists. Help yourself by carrying some remedy with you incase of attacks.

Taking up some suitable stress relieving activities or exercise can be most beneficial for helping to improve the health and well-being of fibromyalgia sufferers. Going for a stroll in the fresh air at lunchtime will help with stress-relief, and to stretch out your muscles. Especially good for people with desk-bound jobs!

Most leisure or gymnasium pools have early bird sessions, and you may find you can fit in a swim before work. Or if you have to be at work early, see if the pool runs evening swim sessions you could join after work. This would be great for winding down after a stressful day at work, and can also help with getting off to sleep too.

Do you want to learn to dance? There is nothing better than learning a new skill, plus gaining all the health benefits of regular exercise along the way. Dance classes are also a great way of making new friends, who can also help you de-stress distract you from your troubles and raise your spirits.

Check at your local community college to see what adult evening classes they run. You may find taking up a new hobby, sport or craft can greatly relieve your stress, and could even lead to new work opportunities that you may not have considered before. Lots of people have changed careers as a result of mastering new skills or brushing up on their education.

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