Yoga for Myofacial Pain and Fibromyalgia
Themost popular form of yoga practiced in the United States is calledHatha Yoga whereby one sits in extreme positions for a varying lengthof time. Practitioners of yoga claim that yoga can help with back pain,arthritis, anxiety, migraines, insomnia, menstrual problems,hypertension, asthma, ulcers, diabetes, and more. Be very careful whenpracticing yoga as it may be too harsh for your body. Try to find amore gentle form of yoga.
Self Massage
Whenyou cannot afford a fibromyalgia massage therapist, it's a good idea togive yourself a very gentle self massage. If your body's not too stiffyou can massage around your fibromyalgia tenderpoints on your legs,arms, and front torso.
Acupuncture
Acupunctureis a 5000 year old Chinese practice that involves the insertion of veryfine needles into the skin for therapeutic purposes. Acupuncture mayactually help fibromyalgia tender point pain or myofascial triggerpoint pain because this practice is used for pain relief and to promoteone's well-being. However, acupuncture is also used for headaches,constipation, sinuses, colds, asthma, ulcers, and much more so it mayhelp other fibromyalgia symptoms.
Supplements
VitaminB complex, Omega 3 fish oils, magnesium, Co-enzyme Q10, and Melatoninare all supplements that many people have reported to be effective inlessening pain from fibromyalgia.
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