Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization
(DNS) is a
developmental
kinesiology
approach
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia,
also called
fibromyalgia
syndrome
(FMS), is a
long-term
condition that
causes pain
all over the
body. FMS is
reported to
affect between
1 and 4% of
the
population.
Fibromyalgia
can develop at
any age,
including
childhood, and
there does not
appear to be
any variation
in prevalence
with regard to
country,
culture or
ethnic group.
As
well as
widespread
pain, people
with
fibromyalgia
may also have:
Increased
sensitivity to
pain
Fatigue
(extreme
tiredness)
Muscle
stiffness
Difficulty
sleeping
Problems with
mental
processes
(known as
"fibro-fog")
such as
problems with
memory and
concentration
headaches
Irritable
bowel syndrome
(IBS) – a
digestive
condition that
causes stomach
pain and
bloating.
Suggested
reading
material:
A pilot study
of myofascial
release
therapy
compared to
Swedish
massage in
Fibromyalgia.
JBMT 2013,
p365-70.
Fascia: A
missing link
in our
understanding
of the
pathology of
fibromyalgia.
JBMT 2010,
p3-12.
Benefits of
Massage-Myofascial
Release
Therapy on
Pain, Anxiety,
Quality of
Sleep,
Depression,
and Quality of
Life in
Patients with
Fibromyalgia
Evid Based
Complement
Alternat Med.
2011
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