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.

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. 

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.

An injury to the bursa in the shoulder can lead to Shoulder (Subacromial) Bursitis as can extensive use of the shoulder muscles. People who are in jobs doing overhead lifting of heavy objects and performing a lot of pulling are especially prone to this condition. The same can go for sports professionals involved in throwing or pitching. It is also believed that a slouching posture can increase the risk of being diagnosed with Shoulder (Subacromial) Bursitis.

As with most conditions, getting some additional support for your body earlier will usually facilitate a faster recovery and reduce the chance of re-occurrence. Also, if the pain in a shoulder due to bursitis restricts the shoulder's movement for an extended period of time, this could then potentially lead to Frozen Shoulder. 

With clients at my clinic, often I find that the muscles that hold the shoulder in place have varying degrees of tension (ie not even muscle tension around the shoulder) which then means the shoulder is not sitting centrally in it's joint space. Because of this incorrect positioning of the shoulder, the bursa appears to become aggravated through movement. Once the muscle tensions are addressed and the shoulder sits centrally in it's joint space, the bursas are also in a more anatomically correct position where they can do their job properly without undue pressure from incorrect positioning, and the result is that clients may report that their shoulder gets better.

Another reason a centrally positioned shoulder can help, is that blood circulation may be increased to the bursa and surrounding structures, so as to increase the rate of healing and speed up recovery, With Bowen Therapy we address the whole body, targeting several different areas we see as contributing to the problem, and this is how we may get our results to hold and last longer. 

As with most conditions, getting it looked at earlier, before it becomes severe will usually facilitate a faster and easier recovery. As the shoulder starts to freeze and movement is beginning to be restricted, ideally this is the time to start.