Fibromyalgia Massage Treatment

What is Fibromyalgia?

What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, poor sleep, and cognitive difficulties like “fibro-fog”. The exact cause is unknown but is thought to involve abnormal processing of pain signals by the central nervous system. While there is no cure, treatments focus on managing symptoms through exercise and regular massage and pain therapy.

How does massage & pain relief help?

We have a team of practitioners who treat dozens of people suffering from Fibromyalgia on a weekly basis. Our treatments are tailored to help alleviate the condition and include a combination of Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage and Hot Stone Therapy treatments. Relaxation is at the heart of all we do, so we combine these techniques in our massage to help ease symptoms like pain, stiffness, and fatigue.

What do massage techniques do to help relieve symptoms?

We have years of experience treating patients who suffer from Fibromyalgia. Our massage and pain relief treatments are purposely tailored to promote true relaxation. Putting the body into an intense feeling of relaxation helps to release endorphins, which are natural mood elevators and pain relievers. This release, alongside gentle muscle tension relief, has a positive knock-on effect for patients and it can reduce aches and pains while improving sleep. We treat patients of a wide range of ages, and feedback is overwhelmingly positive with them all benefiting from our specialist Fibromyalgia massage treatment.

What are the symptoms of Fibromyalgia?

Without proper treatment for Fibromyalgia, the condition can present a wide range of severe symptoms which can persist or even worsen. The overarching symptom is widespread pain, but this can lead to further problems if left untreated. A list of common symptoms includes:

• Widespread pain: A chronic, all-over pain that can feel like aching, burning, or stabbing.
• Muscle stiffness: All-over bodily pain can create a feeling of stiffness, particularly in the morning. There are similarities to what someone with arthritis experiences.
• Fatigue: This can be an extreme level of tiredness that isn’t relieved by a good night’s sleep. Feelings of fatigue have a knock-on effect on other daily activities.
• Sleep problems / Insomnia: Some people can have real difficulty falling or staying asleep. This can lead to waking up feeling unrefreshed.
• Cognitive difficulties e.g., Fibro fog: This is a cognitive dysfunction which causes poor concentration, memory problems, confusion, and difficulty with clear thinking. It can manifest as forgetting conversations, clumsiness, having trouble finding words, being easily distracted, or struggling with simple tasks.
• Headaches: Frequent headaches can be triggered by regular pain and stiffness in the neck and shoulders. They can manifest as either tension-type headaches, which feel like a tight band around the head, or migraines, which are severe, throbbing headaches. These headaches are frequently linked to stress and muscle tension and may be accompanied by symptoms like sensitivity to light and noise.
• Heightened sensitivity: Some people experience increased sensitivity to touch, light, sounds, temperature, or smells.
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): This can include digestive problems such as stomach cramps, bloating, constipation, or even diarrhoea.
• Mood changes: Increased feelings of worry, frustration, anxiety, or depression.
• Tingling or numbness: “Pins and needles” or tingling sensations in the hands and feet.

The importance of getting treatment for Fibromyalgia

With Fibromyalgia being a chronic condition, it is a long-lasting health problem that requires ongoing treatment over the years. Our team of practitioners is experienced in treating Fibromyalgia sufferers by administering tailored massage and pain relief therapies, which soothe and improve the well-being of patients. We recommend weekly massages for those who suffer from this condition, and we currently have the capacity to get you booked in.

Suffering from Fibromyalgia?

Book a massage today by calling Back2WellBeing at 01202 805334 or by requesting an appointment here. At Back2WellBeing, we’re proud to offer affordable, scientifically-based massage and pain therapy for all your aches and pains in Bournemouth and nearby locations.