
	What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition of muscle and joint stiffness as well as pain. The pain is not in a localized area. Other symptoms of fibromyalgia include sleeplessness, fatigue, anxiety, depression, and irregular bowel functions. What are the causes of Fibromyalgia? To date, the cause of fibromyalgia is unknown. The symptom listed above are the only known problems a patient experiences. In other words, there is no inflammation of muscles and no internal damages. Without other symptoms or physiological evidence, doctors have understandably had a hard time identifying a cause. Fibromyalgia Treatment As the cause of fibromyalgia has not been identified, it has been just as difficult to identify a treatment for fibromyalgia. Physicians will often differ on the treatment of fibromyalgia. Medications Some physicians often prescribe strong pain killers as a treatment for fibromyalgia. However, pain killers have their own strong side effects. As fibromyalgia patients already experience many side effects from this disease, it may not be in their best interest to take these types of medications. Prescription pain killers as a treatment for fibromyalgia often only treats one of the symptoms at a time. Chiropractor As prescription drugs have proven ineffective in the treatment of many patients with fibromyalgia, many physicians have turned towards natural treatments. Chiropractors can offer relief for patients with fibromyalgia. This treatment helps to relieve the stiffness of muscles and joints a patient with fibromyalgia experiences. Acupuncture Another natural treatment approach to fibromyalgia is acupuncture. Acupuncture applies pressure to certain points on the body to release energy. This energy works with the body’s natural healing process to relieve pain. Massage and Physical Therapy Massage and physical therapy are two other ways a doctor may prescribe treatment for a fibromyalgia patient. Massage can help relieve tightness and stiffness throughout the body. This will allow fibromyalgia patients a little more flexibility in their movement. Massage can also relieve tension which can lessen the pain a person feels. Physical therapy is another treatment of fibromyalgia that helps to strengthen muscles while reducing stiffness. Fibromyalgia Treatment Doctors Each particular fibromyalgia patient will determine the type of treatment that is best. The type of fibromyalgia treatment one prefers will influence the selection of the physician. Many doctors are turning towards more holistic and natural treatment approaches as they have seen significant results with fibromyalgia patients.