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Ayurvedic Treatment for Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a disorder causing fatigue, sleep, memory, and mood issues. Fibromyalgia’s patients are sensitive to pain when pressure is applied to specific areas of your body. These are called tender points located at the back of the head, between shoulder blades, top of shoulders, front sides of the neck, upper chest, outer elbows, upper & sides of hips, inner knees, etc. In Ayurvedic perspective, the increase of Vata Dosha is one factor of Fibromyalgia.

Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
  • Fatigue
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Nonrestorative sleep
  • Headaches
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
How can Ayurveda treat Fibromyalgia ?
Ayurveda has treatments that can get back pain, specially sciatica, off your back. Here are a few:
Abhyangam
This treatment reduces muscle stiffness to affect its flexibility. It allows the muscles to achieve their full range of motion. It involves use of different manipulative techniques to reduce your heart rate, relax your muscles, improve range of motion in your joints and increase production of your body’s natural painkillers. It often helps relieve stress and anxiety.
Podikizhi
This is a treatment that reduces muscle spasms, stiffness, swelling and improves blood circulation as well. Medicated herbal powder is placed in a bolus and warmed with Ayurvedic oils. These cloth bags are used to massage the body of the patient and the level of pressure depends on the condition
Pizhichil
Through oil massage and heat, it improves blood circulation, relieves body pain, and increases muscle development.

Frequently Asked Questions

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition. However, it won’t get worse overtime or cause joint or muscle damage. The condition’s symptoms are manageable as well.

Some of the natural remedies for the condition’s symptoms include:

  • Rest
  • Reduce stress
  • Massage
  • Exercise