Fibromyalgia Sufferers - Massage Chairs Relieve Chronic Pain

Did you know that Fibromyalgia affects up to 3% of the population of the United States? Fibromyalgia or FMS is a complex syndrome which is just beginning to be investigated. Very often there is discomfort and pain ranging from mild to severe. As of yet there is no cure, so only the symptoms can be treated. To alleviate these symptoms, forms of therapy are chiropractic care, massage chair therapy and biofeedback.

Very often sufferers of fibromyalgia have severe pain and discomfort. This can be so traumatic that they are unable to work or participate in regular activities. Many live with the discomfort from not knowing why they feel the way they do. It is important to get diagnosed early where treatments can be applied to reduce the pain and suffering. One common way to reduce the pain is with a massage chair that can massage the main trouble spots.

Research is just beginning into the causes of FMS. In the initial studies researchers are finding that women are affected 20 times more often than men. Women between the ages of 20 and 60 are at the highest risk. At this point, there is no cure. If you think that you may suffer from fibromyalgia, then you should have your medical doctor give you a check up.

Although there is no conclusive theory about the causes of FMS, there are many preliminary theories. Some research shows that many of the symptoms tend to appear after having the flu or after having a stressing physical event. It appears that the body is somehow weakened and its normal defenses lowered from the physical strain. This lessening of the immune system may leave the body vulnerable to fibromyalgia.

One of the main theories gaining ground is called central sensitization. The hypothesis of this theory is that those afflicted with FMS have a lower tolerance for pain. They theorize that this stems from an increased sensitivity in the brain to pain signals. The brain tends to pick up on these pain signals more and causes some overreaction. It is believed that with repeated stimulation and the greater sensitivity of the brain that this causes an abnormal reaction to the nerve stimulation.

As we have stated, this is a complex area and finding the root causes are difficult. In most cases, sufferers can only find ways to cope with this disease. Most common is to relieve the pain. Most doctors try to steer their patients into natural therapies and only prescribe pain killers in severe situations. The natural methods most likely used are chiropractic therapy, bio-feedback and massage therapy.

A technique known as biofeedback is helping patients to better recognize parts of their body and to begin to demonstrate greater control over these areas. Patients may be hooked up for monitoring of their vital signs and other signs of biofeedback. Many chronic pain sufferers go this route to better control their pain mentally.

With chiropractic care, the patient undergoes treatments to help increase their mobility and to help reduce pain. Chiropractors specialize in the health of the spine. Many times muscular pain is the result of muscles shifting weight around to avoid pain. Chiropractors seek to rebalance the body so that it is back in alignment.

Massage therapy has been given for centuries to provide relief and relaxation. Massage chair therapy targets the superficial layers of the muscles and soft tissue areas. By elongating and stimulating the muscles the muscles loosen and become less tight. Massage chairs can also provide traction to some areas of the body helping to increase the flexibility of areas like the lower body and the spinal column.

Many people have the mistaken view that massage chairs are luxury items. The reality is that massage chairs are workhorses of therapeutic relief. Imagine the convenience of receiving effective massage therapy where and when you need it. This helps fibromyalgia sufferers the ability to get back to a normal routine by reducing symptoms as they spring up.

One of the keys of coping with fibromyalgia is to be able to deal with the symptoms when they flare up. A massage chair helps to reduce the intensity and duration of these when dealt with on a periodic basis. This is important as the symptoms are 24/7 and your relief must be 24/7 as well. Check with your medical professional to see if a massage chair is right for you.

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