Understanding Fibromyalgia and Its Treatment
Understanding fibromyalgia may not be easy but it is possible. This controversial disorder has been much misunderstood, under and over diagnosed but for those who suffer the daily agony of muscle, tendon, and ligament pain it is very real.
People with fibromyalgia are considered by some experts to be suffering from diffuse muscle and tendon shortening. This disordered action of the soft tissues is crucial in understanding fibromyalgia. The problem is caused in part by multiple nerve compressions throughout the spine and limbs.
This is why problems occur in the neck; mid-back and lower back and are most troubling. According to experts in the field, the deep pain of fibromyalgia is caused by nerve compressions and traction that in turn cause muscular problems in the spine, limbs and head. Knowledge of how pain can be caused from the muscles crushing a joint or referred into the joint from the spine is important in understanding fibromyalgia as both may exist at the same time!
It seems that most Fibromyalgia Symptoms originate from para-spinal muscle problems. Why does this happen? It seems that most of us do not do the necessary work to keep our muscles fit, long, and toned by using them properly. Muscles injured during work and shortened during rest, like sleeping, sitting, or standing cause joint compression of the spine and limbs. If your sleep is aggravated it may also cause muscle shortening leading to nerve compression. The triangle of pain, sleep problems and anxiety or depression is important in understanding fibromyalgia.
Severe fibromyalgic pain makes it difficult to sleep properly and this causes anxiety. Being tense and anxious only causes more muscle tension leading to less sleep and the cycle continues. Understanding fibromyalgia means understanding this self-defeating cycle. Taking medications or supplements that help with sleeplessness and anxiety can greatly improve your symptoms.
Understanding fibromyalgia is only one part of the puzzle. If you are in pain caused by this syndrome you need to learn what will help or harm you. This means becoming aware of what makes your symptoms worse and better. The last thing to do is be afraid of the condition. You need to take control of what is happening inside your body. Being anxious will only make your symptoms worse.
Learn about stretching, physiotherapy, and chiropractic and prevent further injury to your body by being careful when you use it. However it is important to keep moving. Lying in bed is likely to worsen your symptoms and make it more likely that you will experience further disruption to your daily life. Understanding fibromyalgia is the first step in the war against this distressing condition.
