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Fibromyalgia Treatment- Fibromyalgia and Massage Therapies
Copyright (c) 2008 Hailey Harris
Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a condition where you feel chronic pain in certain parts of your body; it is a muscular pain especially around the joints.
There can also be centralized pain felt in the spinal chord, brain, neck shoulders etc. People with fibromyalgia generally complain of pain in the joints, but it actually is the muscles and the tendons around it that cause the pain, it can be excruciating sometimes and can be a continuous throbbing pain.
People suffering from Fibromyalgia also show symptoms of depression, sleeplessness, irritable bowel syndrome, stress and many others, which are caused due to the pain.
Massage Can Help
There is no known cure for fibromyalgia, but a combination of healthy food and various therapies can help them cope with the pain. One of the therapies known to have a positive effect is a massage therapy where a patient undergoes various massages that help relax the tensed muscles, thereby reducing the inflammation and pain.
A therapeutic massage is given to ease the pain by massaging the muscles and tissues. This gives great relief during muscle spasm, fatigue and even improves circulation by applying pressure in these parts and promoting health.
A professional masseur uses various techniques depending on the problem, alleviates the pain, and has a positive effect on the person. A good therapeutic massage improves the functioning of the nervous system, circulatory system, body muscles and has a good effect on the skin.
Different Types of Massage for Fibromyalgia
There are different types of massages from a relaxing massage that helps rejuvenate a person to a pressure point therapy where relief is found by applying pressure on certain parts depending on the injury.
The sports massage is concentrated on strained muscles and muscle tension. Touch, with a mix of professional science and flair for the job is the main part of a massage therapy. This helps the masseur to find the parts that are tense and apply the right amount of pressure accordingly; this along with the human touch promotes healing in the person. The pressure applied on the body improves the circulation and the immune system of the body, thus improving health and muscle tone along with skin as well.
Benefits of Massage to Fibromyalgia Sufferers
Research has proved that people who suffer from migraines and hypertension are benefited by massage therapy, as it lowers the blood pressure and helps in increasing endorphins, which are natural pain killers reducing the pain felt by the individual.
There are plenty of benefits of massage therapy like promoting easier breathing, healing injured joints, relieving tension, giving the person a better posture, improving the immune system and controls pain etc. The tense muscles that are stiff cause the pain and usually lack oxygen, as the tautness reduces the blood flow to that area. With a good massage, the muscle is made to relax by improving the circulation and increasing the oxygen supply to that particular part.
Fibromyalgia patients suffer from constant fatigue, which can be relieved through massage therapy. A one-hour massage where the person feels the therapeutic value of touch can heal all pressures and reduce the stress by the relaxing feel.
Massage has also had a positive effect on people who suffer from depression and increased anxiety levels. It can calm the patient down and make them feel good after a one-hour session of massage. For people who suffer from fibromyalgia the massage has to start slowly so that the muscles are not over pressurized, to cause more pain.
A specific massage known as myofascial release is recommended for fibromyalgia patients, which helps in subsiding severe pain and renewing the part along with restoring motion. Massage also aids in releasing the toxins from your body and detoxifies the entire system.
Insomnia and constipation are can also be treated by massage therapy. Since it makes a person relax completely physically as well as mentally, it improves the sleep patterns and stabilizes the glands relieving stress. While massage is generally, safe and good for everyone, you need to take precaution and consult your doctor if you suffer from any major skin, heart or nervous conditions. Overall massage therapy can bring about healing and general wellness in patients suffering from fibromyalgia.
About the Author
Hailey Harris is an expert in dealing with Fibromyalgia after suffering for more than 10 years with health problems. She is now symptom free and living a pain free life. She developed Ridfibromyalgia.com found at http://www.ridfibromyalgia.com to help others learn to do the same. To receive tons of info, tips, and healing strategies for free visit http://www.ridfibromyalgia.com/how.html .
Self Head Massage
Head Massage is an amazing Alternative Medicine tool. It is convenient, it doesn't require a special place, it can be done almost everywhere and the patient can remain fully clothed during the session.
A bit of history. Head Massage appeared in ancient India as part of Ayurveda. Later was brought in Tibet by the Indian Gurus which passed the science to Tibetan Monks. Champi, (or Champissage as is known in the western world), is a very popular Indian tradition and the knowledge passes from generation to generation.
Benefits of Head Massage. Head Massage is an exceptional treatment for the following conditions: Insomnia, Stress, Anxiety, Restlessness, Dizziness, Unbalanced Emotions, Depression, Muscle Cramps and Stiffness, Backache and Migraines, fatigue. In combination with the use of massage oils is an very good tool to treat skin and hair problems. It is one of the most effective tools against all disorders caused by the modern life.
Self massage. If you can't benefit from the services of a professional massage therapist you can give yourself a head massage. At your workplace to help you regain concentration, at home after an exhausting day, before an exam to help you manage the stress, etc...
Before you start. Before a self-massage warm up your hands, if needed, wash your hands with warm water and use moisturizing cream or massage oil. Rub your hands together very quickly, this warms them even more. Relax as much as possible focusing on your massage.
Begin with a neck stretching. Place your hands on the place where neck joints with shoulders and start with a side stretching left - and right. The stretching has to be done in a slow motion and the extension should in the limits of comfort. Do this a few times each side. Keeping your hands on the shoulders, continue with stretching forward - backward in the same slow motion. Continue the stretching with alternative rotations; one clockwise the next one counterclockwise this time even slower. Repeat this several times.
Shoulder squeezing. Place your left hand on your right shoulder near your neck and squeeze the muscle between your palm and your fingers. Do this on the whole shoulder up to the neck. Repeat this with your right hand on the left shoulder. Ideally you should do this directly on the skin. Avoid rubbing the skin too much if you are not using oil.
Nerve Strokes. Pass your fingers gently through your hair against the direction of hair growth and go all the way to neck. Do this on the opposite direction starting from the neck to the front of the head. When you reach the top of the head where the hair forms a swirl stop for a second and then proceed further.
Eyebrows friction. Starting from between your eyebrows rub with both of your middle fingers along the eyebrows to the temporal bone. When you reach the temporal bone search for a small cavity and do a small circle fingertip friction. Alternatively this can be done with the thumb. This is an excellent tool against headaches and fatigue.
Ear Massage. Ear massage will help reduce the stress, improve digestion, improve body temperature adjustment. Pull the ear backward with light force. Squeeze the ear between thumb and index applying a light pressure. Pull the earlobe downward with light force and release. This stimulates all the energetic points on the ear. This is very similar to auriculotherapy. Earlobe massage will calm the hyperactive kids.
A bit of the spiritual part. Indian head massage is based on the assumption that human body have energetic centers called marma. Marma are sensitive points that are serving as gates between body's physical and energetic levels, (it is something similar to Chinese pressopuncture points). By stimulating these points we can adjust the vital energy. If you want to know more about Head Self Massage go to: Self Massage – Head Massage to read the whole manual.
About the Author
Dorian is an Massage therapist who is involved in promoting touch as a life changing instrument. He contributes at www.Head-Massage.net with articles and a step by step “how to massage”. You can check the online Massage Manual, part of the promotional campaign at: http://www.head-massage.net/manuals.
