Massage and Fibromyalgia
How Massage Can Help Fibromyalgia? Being a fibromyalgia or ‘fibro’ sufferer can feel miserable. There is no cure, so all you can do is learn to manage your symptoms as much as possible to try and avoid them impacting your everyday life. This can be easier said than done. What Is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a condition that affects around five million Americans; According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, more females than males, and usually between the ages of 20 and 50. The main symptom is pain, which can range from mild to severe. It varies from person to person, but some report shooting or burning pains while others complain of a constant deep ache that doesn’t let up. It’s common for joints to feel tender and the pain to worsen at night, although some people feel it all day. Other symptoms can include tiredness, depression, headaches, and memory loss. There is Some Good News for People Who Have Been Diagnosed with Fibro: Mas...