Fibromyalgia pain management

Living with fibromyalgia means dealing with constant widespread pain and tenderness in the body. Many describe it as a persistent ache that never truly goes away. If this speaks to your experience, you’re not alone. Countless individuals face the daily challenges of fibromyalgia. But even amid this condition, there’s hope to improve your quality of life.

Managing fibromyalgia pain is possible, and with the right approach, you can lead a more comfortable, fulfilling life.Eastshore Healthcare professionals have the expertise and compassion to provide effective pain management solutions tailored for you. With us by your side, reclaiming a life not dominated by fibromyalgia pain is achievable.

If you have Fibromyalgia Call(717) 200-4152now to learn about our natural pain relief options
Signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia
Some of the common symptoms of fibromyalgia include:
Causes of fibromyalgia
While the exact causes of fibromyalgia remain a subject of ongoing research, several factors are believed to contribute to its onset. These include:

Risk factors

Some factors that predispose you to fibromyalgia to make it worse include:
Treatment of fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia pain can be serious enough to affect your daily activities. Luckily, there are fibromyalgia treatment options to help you manage the pain.

Medication

You can opt for over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen, naproxen, sodium, and aspirin to reduce the pain of fibromyalgia. Aside from relieving pain, the medication can help reduce inflammation, improve sleep quality, and reduce inflammation.
Depending on your symptoms, you can also get antidepressants and anti-seizure drugs. As you consider these options, keep in mind that they could cause side effects, including weight gain, nausea, swelling, and dry mouth.

Therapies

Physical therapy focuses on strengthening muscles and enhancing overall mobility. It can be a game-changer for many fibromyalgia patients. Occupational therapy seeks to adjust one’s work environment or the way specific tasks are performed to reduce bodily strain.
Suffering from fibromyalgia can cause emotional stress. As a result, counseling is an essential component of comprehensive treatment. This provides individuals with coping strategies and offers a platform for emotional support. You can attend talking therapies, including acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Lifestyle therapies
Regular, low-impact exercises like walking or swimming can serve dual purposes: strengthening the body and reducing chronic pain. Relaxation is equally vital. Techniques such as deep-breathing exercises and meditation can be invaluable stress-management tools.
Also, refining one’s daily routine—like ensuring a consistent sleep pattern and limiting caffeine—can help manage the fatigue and sleep disturbances characteristic of fibromyalgia.

Alternative therapies

Some individuals have found relief through alternative avenues such as acupuncture, chiropractic care, or massage therapy. While these might not be the primary treatments, they can complement traditional approaches and offer additional comfort.
Contact Eastshore Healthcare

Since there is no permanent cure, our goal is for you to cope with the symptoms, which requires permanent lifestyle changes; trigger point injections, joint manipulation, and myofascial release techniques (using physical therapy to relax the muscle) are among the treatments we use.


We ensure that you have planned activities of self-management exercise therapy based on your physical and mental limitations.


If you or a loved one are looking for non-surgical treatment for fibromyalgia in Harrisburg, Lancaster, Reading, or any nearby area, call us today at (717) 652-5550 to schedule a complimentary consultation.

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Phone:(717) 200-4152

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915 North Mountain Road
Suite C, Upper Level
Harrisburg, PA 17112
Serving Harrisburg, Hershey, Carlisle, York, Hanover, Lancaster, Northern Maryland, Camp Hill, Mechanicsburg and the surrounding areas.