doctors have speculated that bacterial or viral infections may also be an initial trigger of fibromyalgia. After years of practice, our doctors have seen a correlation between undiagnosed thyroid disorders and people diagnosed with fibromyalgia.
Lifestyle Measures and Exercise to Treat Fibromyalgia Since it is difficult to find an initial cause of fibromyalgia, treat- ment for the disease varies from person to person as well as from doctor to doctor. Since our office has seen patients with fibromy- algia benefit from our Thyroid Recovery Protocols, we’ve set a standard regime of treatment for our fibromyalgia sufferers. Because fibromyalgia creates such a wide variety of symptoms
it is often difficult to create and maintain an active lifestyle. Yet as patients progress through our programs, they are often able to increase their work levels, as well as enjoy a boost to their exercise and hobby activities as well. We’ve found that with regular exercise, many patients enjoy a reduction in their pain symptoms and have been able to return to activities they had all but given up. It is important to understand that exercise without guidance can cause an increase in symptoms, thus making it very frustrating for people attempting to heal on their own. As with all good exercise programs, we’ve found a mix of
resistance training along with cardiovascular exercise has shown the most benefit. There are many activities that a person with fi- bromyalgia can perform, and even a simple walk can be a benefit, if used in conjunction with proper training and nutrition. Also, many patient benefit from meditation or other relaxation techniques, that help focus on ways to relax the muscles of the body and create less stress on the systems of the body. Although many people think of massage and meditation in the same breath, a word of caution is recommended. Because this is a muscle dis- order, many times a “relaxing’ massage can cause increases in symptoms. So while attempting to relax the muscles, a fibromyal- gia sufferer may be on the way to worse pain and spasm. Stretching the joints has also shown promise. Activities includ-
ing yoga have been shown to help reduce stiffness, increase blood flow and reduce the pain associated with fibromyalgia symptoms. We cannot stress enough the importance of a proper diet,
when it comes to dealing with fibromyalgia. A diet rich in vegeta- bles has shown promise in reducing inflammation commonly seen in fibromyalgia. It is also important to note that many foods can cause irritation and inflammation. In fact, many cereals, wheats and grains have been shown to increase symptoms for people with fibromyalgia. It is important to work with a specialist that under- stands the nuances of fibromyalgia and can create a meal plan that is both beneficial and tasty. Because even the most “healthy” diets, are no good, if they don’t taste great and aren’t easy to follow. There are a variety of treatments for fibromyalgia pain includ-
ing pain relievers, analgesics, muscle relaxants and other anti- depressant medications. Although medication is usually the pri- mary treatment for this disorder, our doctors have found that many more patients are able to stop medications and control their symptoms naturally.
If you are looking for answers to your fibromyalgia, it’s time to talk to people who understand the complexity of this disorder and offer alternatives to the standard medicinal treatment that has proven unsuccessful time and time again. Give our doctors a call and set a time to see if we can help you.
Written by Drs. Clifton Mays, DC and Roosevelt Smith, DC of Health 1st, which has offices in Greensboro, High Point, Winston-Salem and Burlington. Visit
www.hstriad.com for more information, or call 336-235-4022 for an appointment. See ad on page 19.
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