Fibromyalgia is a mysterious disease. This particular chronic pain can lower your quality of life for years to come. People want a relief from this intense agony, but how? Can exercise help people with Fibromyalgia?
Speaking of origins, Fibromyalgia comes from the Greek word myos meaning “muscle”, algos meaning “pain” and New Latin fibro meaning “fibrous tissue”. Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder marked by widespread, unexplained pain in the muscles and joints. Although a lot of people think of it as an arthritic condition due to the symptoms, it’s not a type of arthritis.
Signs and Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia may cause pain on the tender points of our body which are termed as “trigger points”. According to American College of Rheumatology, a person can be diagnosed with Fibromyalgia if pain and tenderness are present in at least 11 of the known 18 trigger points. The common trigger points include:
• The back of the head
• Shoulder tops
• Upper chest
• Hips
• Knees
• Outer elbows
A consistent ache through the entire body is also quite common. People with this disorder may face:
• Fatigue
• Sleeping disorders
• Headaches
• Anxiety
Studies indicate Fibromyalgia may be chronic and hereditary. The NIH (National Institutes of Health, USA) says that 90 % of the Fibromyalgia patients are women, though men and children may also be affected. Symptoms may be present at any time during a person’s life, though they are most likely to be reported when the patient reaches middle age.
What should you do?
Fibromyalgia is often misdiagnosed as osteoarthritis as its symptoms are somewhat subjective and the causes are not clearly known. This only makes the condition worse. Fibromyalgia like any other medical condition can be treated and looked upon with a slight improvement in one’s lifestyle.
• Getting enough sleep
• Exercising regularly
• Engaging in Daily activities
• De-stressing yourself.
Exercise: the vital thing
When Sapna Kapoor was first diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, she spent most of her time in bed. Her doctor suggested some exercises. She started real slow, as the muscular pain would prevent her most of the time. However she would do some stretching and daily warm ups for about half an hour and then take some rest. Gradually she increased her level and intensity of working out. Today she credits exercise for playing a significant role in improving her Fibromyalgia pain. Here’s some of those effective exercises which may also help you out like it did to Sapna:
1. Yoga: The age old practice of Yoga may prove to be of great help in fighting Fibromyalgia. The correct body postures with proper breathing techniques will improve your nervous system and blood circulation.
2. Walking: Research suggests walking to be one of the best forms of exercises for Fibromyalgia. It results in bringing oxygen to your muscles and thus decreases your pain and stiffness.
3. Water based aerobic exercises: Doing light exercises in the warm water can help to ease your pain of Fibromyalgia. In a major study, participants found an 8-month programme with 10 minutes of water aerobics to be extremely beneficial for Fibromyalgia than those who didn’t.
4. Stretching: Simple exercises like stretching, and even good body postures can mark a great difference in easing the pain. However overdoing it and stretching at the wrong time may cause health hazards. Hence, it is best to stretch stiff muscles after the completion of some light aerobic exercise, not before then, in order to avoid injury. Hold light stretches up for a minute to get the best benefit.
5. Household chores: While doctors recommend an exercise and a basic fitness programme as the first line of treatment for Fibromyalgia before any type of medication is even considered.Results also say that small amounts of everyday activities like vacuuming or scrubbing for just 30 minutes a day will actually create a huge difference.
Reports suggest that working out can initially increase the pain of Fibromyalgia. But if you don’t give up and convert it slowly to a regular activity, you’ll soon see the difference and your symptoms will likely to decrease.
If you need help in getting started, doctors and medical professionals can recommend exercises and properly guide you through. The medical team at Zilaxo Advanced Pain Solution regularly faces patients suffering from such hazards. Most of the time, the problems faced by patients arise from doing wrong exercises or doing the exercises in an improper manner. The medical experts identify the areas of concern and advise the proper exercises and physiotherapy required.
By Dr. Shabtab Khalid
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