Massage Therapy & Fibromyalgia
Did you know that Massage Therapy can ease clients’ symptoms of Fibromyalgia?
“Fibromyalgia has been described as a deep and superficial, soft tissue aching pain of at least three months’ duration, characterized by specific tender points in 11 of 18 locations. This is a perfect definition for this painful condition, which can be profoundly affected by intelligent and thoughtful massage therapy” as is outlined in a current issue of Massage & Bodywork, September/October, 2011, ABMP.
Massage Therapy addresses the clients’ pain (using desensitization techniques), insomnia, anxiety, and irritability (by placing the client in a deep parasympathetic state), generalized stiffness and joint pain (relieved with gentle range of motion stretches), and breathing difficulties (relieved with massage strokes).
I am happy to be able to provide individuals with alternative therapies choices in addressing specific needs, but also taking into consideration the entirety of each individual; body, mind & soul. Consider Massage Therapy as an adjunct therapy in coping with this life altering condition.
Diane Goergen MS, LCAT, NCTMB, LMT at Rochester Therapies
