Fibromyalgia is a rheumatic pathology characterized by persistent functional symptoms such as chronic widespread musculoskeletal and fibrous tissue pain, fatigue and difficulty sleeping, anxiety, depression, dizziness, headache.
There are also associated symptoms that have a considerable impact on quality of life and function. These symptoms are gastrointestinal, neurological, cardiovascular, endocrinological and rheumatological.
For people suffering from fibromyalgia, there are stimuli and movements that are not normally painful, but which cause them pain.
As for its incidence, it occurs more frequently in middle-aged women (they are twice as likely to suffer from it as men).
Does laser therapy alleviate the symptoms of fibromyalgia? How is it performed?
Low intensity laser therapy increases blood flow by activating sensitive areas, normalizing the pain threshold and increasing the body’s flexibility. The reduction and/or absence of pain helps to fall asleep and perform daily tasks more easily and increase the number of daily tasks to be performed.
The combined biostimulating laser therapy is initially performed once a week, stimulating areas of peripheral nervous tissue to normalize its function, helping the muscle to relax, increasing flexibility and joint movement, thus decreasing the intake of drugs.
During the application of the treatment the Physiotherapist respects the No Pain Rule at all times.
What are the success/improvement rates?
The success rates in the improvement of symptomatology and increase in quality of life are high. It is important to start treatment as soon as possible.
What other treatments can alleviate fibromyalgia?
Pharmacological treatment with analgesics, muscle relaxants and antidepressants always under medical prescription is the most common.
Regular exercise such as tai chi, stress reduction, regular sleep, nutritional therapy, hydrotherapy, lymphatic and connective tissue drainage, etc. are also advised.
Meditation is also showing good results.
What guidelines can fibromyalgia patients follow?
Fibromyalgia patients should keep in mind that there is no pill or magic treatment that will eliminate the condition.
They should stay active as much as they can, doing moderate activity, although some days it may only be low intensity activity. It is important to maintain that consistency of movement on a daily basis.