Fibromyalgia treatments
There are a few approved medications for fibromyalgia and many more off-label. Used to be FMS was just not treated. Sort of the ‘suck it up, buttercup’ approach, which I…
Should rheumatologists treat fibromyalgia patients?
I do believe there are patients who have widespread musculoskeletal pain attributed to a syndrome we call fibromyalgia. However, I do not believe rheumatologists should be the “main caregivers for…
Mindfulness therapy may not be effective for managing fibromyalgia
Mindfulness therapy may not be effective for managing fibromyalgia In a recent study, fibromyalgia patients using mindfulness-based stress reduction, such as practising yoga, showed no significant improvements in either physical…
A Gentle Guide to Moving More When You Live with Fibromyalgia Part 2 Areobic
I think we need a paradigm shift in how we view physical activity and fibromyalgia. Consider what we mean when we talk about ‘exercise’. Usually, it’s defined as a routine…
A Gentle Guide to Moving More When You Live with Fibromyalgia Part 1- Forget Exercise
We need to rethink exercise, and focus instead on movement, starting with gentle stretching and range of motion activities. However, there seems to be a persistent [false] belief that if…
Can Essential Oils Actually Help Relief Fibromyalgia Symptoms? – YES
You may be surprised to learn that research shows some essential oils have medicinal effects that may help improve fibromyalgia symptoms. There are three main symptoms that essential oils can…
Why Acupuncture Works for Chronic Pain According to Science. How to Make it Work for You
Acupuncture is the therapeutic use of very thin, hair-width needles to stimulate specific points on the body to reduce pain or disease and promote wellbeing. Before I was diagnosed, I…
Getting the Picture Across: Improve How You Talk About, and Think About, Chronic Pain Using Insights from Art Therapy
It‘s almost funny that the single word pain is supposed to mean all of the different sensations you feel when you live with a chronic pain condition. The numbering system…
From Pain to Painless: Resonant Botanicals Lotions Review
I’m excited to share my experiences trying Resonant Botanicals pain relief lotions, including Painless X, Neuro-Soothe and Calm Day, which they were kind enough to provide free samples of for…
Empowering People Living With Chronic Pain Through Pain-Neuroscience Education
Chronic pain affects a vast proportion of the population. A 2019 study from the Journal of Pain states that, “Chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) affects about 20% of the population in…
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