Were you diagnosed with Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia pain is not a simple diagnosis.  It can reveal itself in different ways based on the uniqueness of each individual  person. What we do know is that fibromyalgia does feel like heightened pain. It can show up anywhere on the body. However, normally a physician can diagnose by pressing on certain tender points. There are nine familiar locations found from the top of the body on down.

Flares can be brought upon by stress, hormonal changes and lack of sleep.  Some people say weather changes can attribute to more pain as well. Whatever the cause, people with fibromyalgia suffer from body aches and fatigue.

Once you are diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, what is next?

What is now understood is that the central nervous system (CSN) has beeen overstimulated. Of course anything that calms the CNS is helpful.  Check with your physician for any recommendations they suggest.  Of course, there are also integrative practices that can be helpful too.

1. Yoga

2. Tai Chi and Qigong

3. Very Gentle Stretching

4. Walking

5. Meditation

Also,  I’d be remiss if I did not bring up Craniosacral Therapy as a promising modality to help with fibromyagia.  The Upledger Institute has taught many therapists who work across the world to work with clients through soft and gentle listening and melding with the Craniosacral System.  Often my clients enjoy this manual therapy over massage because they don’t feel pain with the touch, nor do they feel sore afterwards.  Their brains feel calmer and their bodies relax.

If you’d like to find out more about how Craniosacral Therapy can help you, check out the Upledger website.  Find a Craniosacral Therapist, call and interview each practitioner until it feels like the best fit for you.  Let me know on my blog how it goes, because I like to hear how CST can help!

Sharon Hartnett CST-D

703 509-1792

www.craniosacraltherapistcolumbus.com

6797 N. High St. #333 Worthington, Ohio 43085