FIBROMYALGIA SYNDROME
Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) is an often chronic condition characterized by widespread
pain that follows a variety of patterns across the low back, neck, ribcage, shoulders,
elbows, jaw, hips and knees. Associated signs and symptoms may include: headaches,
mental and physical fatigue, anxiousness, depression, muscle tension, morning stiffness,
parasthesias (numbness, tingling, etc.), irritable bowel and bladder, sleep disorders,
tempromandibular joint dysfunction and shortness of breath. The pain of fibromyalgia
can often disrupt a person’s daily work and activities: however, symptoms can usually
be controlled through a combination of exercise, sleep, stress management, and sometimes
medication.
The Rejuvenation Center’s specialized staff understands the multi-dimensional symptoms
of FMS. Our staff will work with you to create a unique multi-factorial approach to
minimize or absolve each patient’s symptoms. Our staff carefully selects a combination
of treatments to target the specific and individualized needs of each patient. Aquatic
therapy in the HydroWorx Pool focuses on relaxation, flexibility, aquatic massage and
aerobic endurance training in a warm water gravity-reduced environment. Massage therapy
combined with manual techniques and careful restorative exercise across the pelvis and
rib cage help address each patient’s musculoskeletal dysfunction. Various physical
modalities, including the DRX 9000 where appropriate, and use of relaxation techniques
in the clinic and at home are employed. Our staff will help the patient to reflect on
changes that can be made in the home and/or work environment to assist in the management
of each patient’s symptoms. Our goal is to empower the patient with the proper tools to
manage the symptoms of this challenging diagnosis.
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