Cincinnati Rehabilitation Center

FIBROMYALGIA

Fibromyalgia is a widespread, muskuloskeletal disorder characterized by chronic pain in the muscles, ligaments and tendons - the fibrous tissues of the body - and by fatigue. Other symptoms often include extreme tenderness in the muscles, headaches, digestive problems, stiffness, memory and concentration problems, dizziness, nausea, numbness and tingling, fluid retention, and "unrefreshed sleep," the feeling you get upon waking that you've just been hit by a truck.

Fibromyalgia is closely related to chronic fatigue syndrome and irritable bowel syndrome, and it's possible that these are all simply different aspects of the same underlying disorder.

Millions suffer from this debilitating condition, for which there is no known cause. Fibromyalgia affects more women than men, and strikes those of any age. It is often misdiagnosed, and treatment takes a lot of work and education. However, many patients benefit greatly from a regimen of regular and deep sleep, medication to improve deep sleep, daily gentle aerobic exercise, massage and chiropractic adjustments. It's also important to avoid stress, and to treat any other existing sleep disorder.

At Cincinnati Rehabilitation Center, our patients achieve considerable relief by getting the nerve-muscle-joint combination working properly, which helps to decrease sensitivity to pain and alleviate tenderness and aches, especially in the neck and shoulder area. Call our office to find out more.