Fibromyalgia and Massage
Fibromyalgia is a condition that has been characterized by chronic pain with tenderness throughout the body. Approximately 2 to 4 percent of the population suffer with this condition.
According to Science Daily (June 3, 2008), a study from the University of Michigan, published in "The Journal of Pain", suggests that fibromyalgia may be related to central nervous system abnormalities; faulty perception of pain.
Other things said about fibromyalgia suggest: sleep disturbance may contribute to the muscle pain; there may be an autoimmune component; allergies may also be a factor in the painful syndrome.
In a recent study, it was found that both Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) and connective tissue massage (which would include Neuromuscular therapy and myofascial techniques) were effective in the relief of pain and in overall improvement of health status. MLD was preferred.
Whatever the cause, connective tissue massage and manual lymph drainage may significantly reduce the number of active trigger points, inflammation and pain.
I have advanced training in bothof these methods of treatment and I may be able to help you, as I have helped many others with fibromyalgia.
If you have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, follow your Dr.'s orders and ask about massage and Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) as an alternative treatment.
References: 1.WWW.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/5/080531091216.html
2. Fibromyalgia Syndrome - A Practitioner's Guide to Treatment, Leon Chatow ND,DO, Churchill Livingstone, 2000
3. Silent Waves Waves- Theory and Practice of Lymph Drainage Therapy, 2nd Ed., Bruno Chikly, MD, I.H.H. Publishing, 2002
4. Foldi's Textbook of Lymphology- for Physicians and Lymphedema Therapists- 2nd Ed. Urban &Fischer, 2006
5.Ekici G. Bakar et al Comparison of manual lymph drainage therapy and connective tissue massage in women with fibromyalgia: a randomized controlled trial. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2009 Feb;32(2):127-33
Fibromyalgia is a condition that has been characterized by chronic pain with tenderness throughout the body. Approximately 2 to 4 percent of the population suffer with this condition.
According to Science Daily (June 3, 2008), a study from the University of Michigan, published in "The Journal of Pain", suggests that fibromyalgia may be related to central nervous system abnormalities; faulty perception of pain.
Other things said about fibromyalgia suggest: sleep disturbance may contribute to the muscle pain; there may be an autoimmune component; allergies may also be a factor in the painful syndrome.
In a recent study, it was found that both Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) and connective tissue massage (which would include Neuromuscular therapy and myofascial techniques) were effective in the relief of pain and in overall improvement of health status. MLD was preferred.
Whatever the cause, connective tissue massage and manual lymph drainage may significantly reduce the number of active trigger points, inflammation and pain.
I have advanced training in bothof these methods of treatment and I may be able to help you, as I have helped many others with fibromyalgia.
If you have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, follow your Dr.'s orders and ask about massage and Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) as an alternative treatment.
References: 1.WWW.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/5/080531091216.html
2. Fibromyalgia Syndrome - A Practitioner's Guide to Treatment, Leon Chatow ND,DO, Churchill Livingstone, 2000
3. Silent Waves Waves- Theory and Practice of Lymph Drainage Therapy, 2nd Ed., Bruno Chikly, MD, I.H.H. Publishing, 2002
4. Foldi's Textbook of Lymphology- for Physicians and Lymphedema Therapists- 2nd Ed. Urban &Fischer, 2006
5.Ekici G. Bakar et al Comparison of manual lymph drainage therapy and connective tissue massage in women with fibromyalgia: a randomized controlled trial. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2009 Feb;32(2):127-33
