| Fibromyalgia or FMS can be very difficult to cope | | | | over in a person with a chronic condition. Surround |
| with successfully. Dealing with the physical and | | | | yourself with a positive atmosphere. Although we |
| psychological effects of fibromyalgia can be | | | | cannot possibly be happy all of the time, we can |
| devastating. You are beyond exhausted and | | | | shoot for greater harmony and better balance with |
| sometimes the energy is just not there to perform | | | | respect to our thoughts. |
| your daily routine. Massage chairs can be very helpful | | | | Exercise: Exercise and stretch your body. We all |
| to get you and your body in a better state of | | | | know it is important to get exercise. This is even |
| relaxation and comfort. | | | | truer for a patient with fibromyalgia. Water aerobics |
| Unfortunately, there is not much knowledge regarding | | | | seem to work best for persons suffering from any |
| this condition, other than we know it is real. Although | | | | condition that involves painful movements. |
| there are mysteries regarding its exact causes, those | | | | Massage therapy: Some health professionals think |
| that have it must cope with it. Coping with FMS is | | | | that FMS stems from an excess of lactic acid. In a |
| work. Here are some things that you can do to find | | | | patient with fibromyalgia there are 18 or greater |
| some relief with this condition. These coping | | | | tender areas that when touched create a shooting |
| strategies are explained below. | | | | pain through the body. Massage therapy has been |
| Medication: Your Doctor may recommend a | | | | known to significantly help these areas by releasing |
| medication. First and foremost, you must take the | | | | any build up of this lactic acid. The noted spots of |
| prescribed medication in order to help you to deal | | | | tenderness are then massaged and although it can be |
| with the pain and depression that plagues | | | | uncomfortable at first it can help these areas to |
| fibromyalgia patients. You should always take the | | | | decrease pain. |
| medication exactly prescribed. This ensures the most | | | | Massage chairs are very effective in delivering a |
| optimal results. | | | | consistent and frequent massage for FMS suffers. |
| Nutrition: Your body needs substantial energy to deal | | | | These massage chairs allow you to target areas with |
| with FMS. Good nutrition is important. You need to | | | | specific massage techniques or movements. This |
| make sure that you eat a balanced diet every day | | | | helps to loosen tight muscles and help to relieve |
| and limit your sweets. Give your body and muscles | | | | soreness. There are numerous massage treatments |
| the nourishment that they deserve. | | | | performed by massage chairs. Some massage chairs |
| Sleep: Get consistent sleep. Create the best possible | | | | come equipped with heating elements, music and |
| sleep environment. You can make the room dark. | | | | even traction systems. |
| You may want an electric blanket to ensure the bed | | | | Fibromyalgia patients cannot totally alleviate all of the |
| is warm to prevent any pain triggers, such as muscle | | | | symptoms that plague them. However you can learn |
| spasms. Prepare for sleep ahead of time to promote | | | | to cope more effectively. You have to establish new |
| relaxation qualities. A warm bath or shower prepares | | | | habits and take care of your body. Get the right |
| you for sleep by promoting relaxation qualities. Make | | | | tools, like a massage chair to help to relieve aches, |
| your bed comfortable with extra pillows and blankets. | | | | pains and stiffness in the muscles. Consult with your |
| Positive thinking: It is easy to fall into a negative | | | | doctor regarding the above coping strategies and find |
| perspective. Beware that mental depression can take | | | | out any additional recommendations. |