Fibromyalgia

improving function “immediately after treatment the improvements are sustained for at least 2-6 months.” It can also help reduce pain and improve function in a patient's lower back and it can improve their overall well-being and physical function in fibromyalgia.“Physical therapists partner with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals to manage pain, often reducing or eliminating the need for…

Introductions within the fibromyalgia support group would consist of each individual introducing themselves, how long they have struggled with the illness and who they brought to the group. The supportive individual would introduce themselves, what their relationship is to the fibromyalgia individual and how long they have known them since the diagnosis. The group rules would be that the group needs to demonstrate respect towards each person regardless of ethnicity, gender, religious or…

I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and TMJ in the eighth grade. It completely altered my life and how I lived it. I underwent surgeries and various blood tests to deduce what conditions I could have had. The surgeries and blood tests never revealed that anything was problematic with my body. In order to acquire a definite diagnosis, I had to endure a series of pokes and taps of the tender points for a fibromyalgia patient. Having fibromyalgia was inevitable. Every point touched on my body there…

Fibromyalgia and Duchenne muscular dystrophy are both diseases found in the muscular system. These diseases have many different treatments used to make patients better. They have many different and some similar signs and symptoms of these diseases. The muscular and nervous systems have connections on working together. These systems have functions and main structures. I will be discussing these diseases and systems in the following paragraphs. Fibromyalgia disease is found in the muscle system…

Even though that there are over a hundred types of arthritis, there are only five that are relatively common. “Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, fibromyalgia, and gout. (“Sources of Arthritis Pain”)” Osteoarthritis is a disease in which the cartilage in the joints between bones wear down. This causes the bones to slowly enlarge. Some symptoms include joint stiffness, swelling, cracking or grinding with movement, and the joint itself becomes dysfunctional (“Diseases and…

experiencing freedom from pain all day. It would seem like a miracle made manifest for sufferers of chronic pain. Take fibromyalgia... Fibromyalgia is characterized by pain above and below the waist. Doesn't leave much! A Dutch study found that negative emotions such as anger and despondency exacerbate pain in fibromyalgia sufferers (as well as in people who do not have fibromyalgia). It makes sense, since EFT tapping is so successful when dealing with latent emotional issues, it can also…

There is no doubt that pharmaceuticals and herbal supplements are big business. Choosing the best, and safest remedy is something that should definitely be researched. Although I am not saying that the amazing advances in medicine are not to be utilized when necessary, it is my true belief that alternative medicine and nutrition should be used more as a means of staying healthy before the use of a miracle pill, as prescribed by a doctor, becomes necessary. Our western culture has raised us to…

neurotransmitter, 5-HTP effects the brain. Low levels of serotonin causes panic attacks, insomnia, anxiety and addictions. The good news is that 5-HTP controls the appetite, suppresses headaches, helps to relieve insomnia, immune system, depression and fibromyalgia. The list goes on to include other conditions such as migraines or chronic headaches. In addition, it's proven that, as a dietary supplement, 5-HTP works as an effective way to lose weight. How Does 5-HTP Work? Serotonin doesn't…

Tai Chi: The Medical Benefits Sean Zielinski Southern New Hampshire University Tai Chi: The Medical Benefits Tai Chi Ch’uan part of the Shaolin martial arts styles with influential bonds to the Buddhist monasteries, often shortened to Tai Chi, dates back to the 12th century. The ancient Chinese martial arts involves three primary aspects: Health, Meditation, and Martial Arts. Tai Chi, although originally a martial arts, is now mainly practiced today as a form of exercise with a plethora of…

less harmful way to treat moderate to debilitating pain that is a result of several different symptoms and diseases? This presentation will explore the world of medical marijuana for pain management, more specifically pain that is associated with fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis. Opposed to using narcotics and opioids to treat and maintain pain management at a comfortable level. Target Population…