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Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by severe muscle pain. The term
fibromyalgia means pain in the muscles and fibrous connective tissues (tendons
and ligaments). Fibromyalgia is associated with poor-quality sleep and is often
accompanied by depression and anxiety. It is also referred to as a syndrome
because fibromyalgia is a group of symptoms. It shares some of the features of
chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), with 70% of patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia
also meeting the diagnostic criteria for CFS.
Fibromyalgia Syndrome (or fibromyalgia) is one of the more common presenting
problems seen in a general family medical practice. It is often characterized by
muscle pain and flu-like symptoms. Unlike arthritis, the joints are not directly
affected. Associated pain may cause aching or burning. The nature of the
condition is unpredictable. In some people, pain can be severe and disabling. In
others there is only mild discomfort.
Although there is no known cause of fibromyalgia, its onset may be related to
physical or mental stress, inadequate sleep, injury, exposure to cold, dampness,
infections, and occasionally rheumatoid arthritis. Fibromyalgia seems to run in
some families, although no genetic component has yet been identified (Yunus et
al. 1999). Current thinking suggests that persons with the condition may have
lower levels of serotonin which may explain the difficulty with sleep and
exacerbation of response to pain. Fibromyalgia potentially affects 14% of the
general population.
How long will it take to complete a course of treatments?
The response to treatment varies from individual to individual, and
depends upon one's healing ability. Some people may only need a few
treatments while others may need 12 or more. The average number of
treatments is 6-10. The best thing to do is get an
evaluation by your physician at Power Healing, & see if you are an appropriate
candidate. Because the complexity involved in suppressing symptoms can appear
daunting, when you join Power Healing, your physician will guide & tailor your treatment for you. The benefits a person can find when you enroll with Power Healing can include reduction in the
risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, dementia, osteoporosis, arthritis, and a
host of degenerative diseases associated with aging. Therefore, while the
objective of the patient is immediate relief, as a person begins to use these therapies, Power Healing can provide a long-term solution in treating the underlying causes
of problems and helping to maintain an optimal state of health. Join Power Healing today!
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