Fibromyalgia
Serving the Greater Los Angeles County Area including La Verne, Claremont, Glendora, San Dimas, CA
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition involving a host of symptoms, ranging from widespread body pain and fatigue to cognitive difficulties. This invisible disability is life-long and can lead to a variety of setbacks in one’s life.
While there is no known solution at this time, fibromyalgia is often managed with a combination of doctor-prescribed medications, special therapies, and specific lifestyle regimes. Wellness services from Recovery Lab, too, may be a supportive part of an overall wellness routine for those living with fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia
- What Causes Fibromyalgia?
Due to the complexity surrounding fibromyalgia, it’s not currently known what causes it. Researchers believe the condition may be triggered by genetic and/or environmental factors. Other potential contributing causes may include other underlying chronic conditions or systematic infections.
One thing is for certain: there are multiple sources capable of triggering fibromyalgia flare-ups. Triggers can include long-term stress, childhood trauma, overexertion, weather changes, and poor sleep.
- Can Fibromyalgia Symptoms Come and Go?
Yes, symptoms coming and going is a hallmark of fibromyalgia. Even though the condition is still present, symptom flare-ups can occur. Those diagnosed with the condition also often go through periods of remission where symptoms show signs of improvement.
Symptoms improve and worsen depending on both internal and external factors in your life, from a dip in hormones to a recent emotional breakup.
- Does Exercise Help Fibromyalgia?
Yes, regular exercise is one of the lifestyle recommendations for those with fibromyalgia. Gentle, low-impact exercises, when engaged in regularly, can potentially:
- Lower your perception of pain
- Reduce muscle stiffness
- Improve your quality of sleep
- Decrease anxiety and depression, which commonly occur with fibromyalgia
Light strength training, stretching or yoga, and aerobic exercises like swimming or cycling can be ideal options for those with fibromyalgia.
- How Can I Reduce Fibromyalgia Flare-Ups?
While fibromyalgia symptoms can’t be completely avoided, flare-ups can be potentially reduced in severity and/or frequency through proper care and lifestyle choices.
Effectively managing your stress levels, maintaining a solid sleep-wake schedule, avoiding high heat and extreme cold temperatures, staying hydrated, and sticking to a low-inflammatory diet can potentially reduce the severity of fibromyalgia flare-ups.
In the end, it’s vital to refer to your physician for advice and treatment plans regarding reducing your fibromyalgia symptoms. They know your condition best, and they can find the right solutions for your specific needs.
- Can Recovery Services Be Part of a Fibromyalgia Wellness Routine?
Yes, Recovery Lab offers multiple recovery services that may support comfort and relaxation as part of a fibromyalgia wellness routine. Our wellness facility offers the following:
- Whole-body cryotherapy, which may help ease feelings of soreness and stiffness
- Red light therapy, which may help support muscles and ease feelings of fatigue
- NormaTec compression therapy, which may promote relaxation and help ease feelings of muscle stiffness
Prior to booking a wellness session with us, contact your physician to see if it might be a good option for you. While you don’t need a doctor’s note or official diagnosis to try one of our services, we urge our prospective clients to confirm our wellness options will be a good complement to any existing medical treatments they may be receiving.
Interested in finding out more? Contact our wellness facility today.
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