Help for Fibromyalgia in Geelong

What is Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterised by widespread pain in the muscles and bones resulting in fatigue along with mood, sleep and memory disruptions. According to researchers, Fibromyalgia affects the way the brain processes pain signals and therefore increases the sensation of pain. This can lead to anxiety and episodes of depression as well.
The symptoms of this disease are very subjective.

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What causes Fibromyalgia?

Due to lack of specific medical tests to diagnose Fibromyalgia, the real cause of it is hard to specify. According to doctors, it can be a variety of factors operating together. These may include infections, physical or emotional trauma such as a car accident and even genetics.
Some researchers believe that repeated nerve stimulation causes the brains of people with Fibromyalgia to release an abnormal amount of neurotransmitters which are chemicals that signal pain. Also, the pain receptors in the brain seem to develop a memory of the pain, making a person suffering from Fibromyalgia more sensitive to any pain stimulus they might experience.
Nowadays, Fibromyalgia can be detected when a person complains of widespread pain without any other apparent reason, lasting for more than 3 months. Due to an absence of any lab tests to help identify the disease, doctors usually perform blood tests to rule out any other medical conditions that might have similar symptoms.

It is also found that the condition occurs more often in women than in men.

When to seek help for Fibromyalgia?

The clients I see with Fibromyalgia in my clinic usually have had a gradual onset of their condition. When the pain is minor they are able to cope quiet easily, but as it progresses more it becomes more difficult for them to deal with. Therefore I feel it is important to keep the pain to a manageable level, and not to let it get too debilitating - ie. don't wait until you are at your limit dealing with the pain before you seek help. 

How may Bowen Therapy help people with Fibromyalgia?

Bowen Therapy for fibromyalgia consists of light moves, which works directly with the fascia (connective tissue that acts as an extension of the nerves) and nervous system. Signals sent via the nerves to the brain may signal the body to go into a state of deep relaxation, and in this way may act to calm the over stimulation of the brain and the nervous system. As more people are trying Bowen Therapy for their fibromyalgia, it is  gaining acceptance as an effective method.

Clients who attend my Bowen Clinic with Fibromyalgia find that Bowen Therapy may allow their bodies a better range of movement in their joints. Many may report that their pain is greatly reduced, or gone completely and they feel more comfortable doing the activities they enjoy. The Bowen Technique can be done with very light pressure, whereby some people suffering from fibromyalgia cannot tolerate heavy pressure such as might occur with massage or other therapies.

You can read some reviews from Louis's clients on the Review page here, or Book Online here for a Bowen Therapy Session targeting Fibromyalgia in Geelong.