Fibromyalgia Physiotherapy in Edmonton
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Fibromyalgia Physiotherapy in Edmonton
Fibromyalgia causes chronic pain and fatigue. Pain or burning sensations might start to develop in certain parts of your body. Genetics, medical conditions, physical discomfort, and emotional or mental stress are some of the many potential triggers for fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia Physiotherapy In Edmonton can regulate your symptoms and improve a healthy lifestyle.
What Is Fibromyalgia?
When you have fibromyalgia, you’ll have pain and aches throughout your body, particularly in your muscles, joints, and tendons. Despite severe and severe discomfort in some areas of the body, there is no inflammation in the affected painful tissues and no development of tissue damage or deformity. Fibromyalgia also does not affect the internal organs. People with certain medical conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus, or ankylosing spondylitis, are more likely to get it.
The Symptoms Of Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a condition that affects both the body and mental health, and it has many different types of symptoms.
Chronic musculoskeletal pain.
Persistent fatigue.
Trouble sleeping.
Headaches.
Sensitivity to temperature, noise, and touch of the environment.
Muscle stiffness, particularly in the mornings.
Depression.
Anxiety.
Pain or cramping in the abdomen or pelvic.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Irritable bladder syndrome.
Feeling numb or tingly.
How Can Physiotherapy Help With Fibromyalgia?
You can find relief through fibromyalgia physiotherapy treatment programs designed to address your unique symptoms and conditions. Physiotherapists customize plans after a comprehensive fibromyalgia diagnosis. The most significant goals are:
Getting rid of pain and stiff muscles.
Increasing flexibility and movement.
Enhancing strength and stamina.
Reducing stress and helping people relax.
Our Physiotherapy Treatments For Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia diagnosis demands a multifaceted strategy that addresses physical, emotional, and psychological factors. At Rutherford Physiotherapy in Edmonton, we recognize that each patient’s fibromyalgia experience is different. Our integrated treatment approach relies on physiotherapy to restore function, reduce pain, and encourage physical activity. The following are the treatments offered by us for Fibromyalgia,
1. Manual therapy
Your muscles, ligaments, and soft tissues are manipulated and mobilized through hands-on techniques in manual therapy. The manual therapy focuses on the following:
Myofascial Release:
To enhance circulation and alleviate tension, gentle pressure is administered to the fascia (connective tissue).
Soft Tissue Mobilization:
Techniques to reduce muscular tension and enhance flexibility. This therapy aims to facilitate the disintegration of scar tissue, promote healing, and relax muscles.
Trigger Point Therapy:
Neuromuscular therapy may target sensitive regions to relieve pain and improve muscle function, treating fibromyalgia.
2. Therapeutic Exercise
Exercise is key to treating fibromyalgia. Our physiotherapists work with each patient to create customized plans for low-impact fibromyalgia exercise that consider their current fitness level, goals, and limitations, which might include:
Stretching
Strength training
Low-impact aerobic exercises
3. TENS Therapy (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)
4. Ultrasound Therapy
The use of sound waves reduces inflammation and improves blood flow. The profound heat generated by ultrasound waves has the potential to reduce nerve irritation and relax muscles, thereby relieving pain. This therapy alleviates additional symptoms, including.
Improved blood circulation
Relief from muscular cramps
Scar tissue remodelling
5. Occupational therapy
Improving mobility and physical function are two potential outcomes of occupational and physiotherapy treatments for fibromyalgia patients. This therapy enhances your capacity to carry out everyday tasks.
6. Acupuncture
Acupuncture may be able to alleviate the symptoms of fibromyalgia, like pain, fatigue, and difficulty sleeping. This therapy has the potential to alleviate fibromyalgia pain in several areas, particularly the back and sensitive points.
7. Dry Needling
Dry needling helps to alleviate pain and other symptoms associated with fibromyalgia. Our physiotherapist inserts thin needles into trigger points, which are muscular bands that can cause discomfort. The needles stimulate the muscles, causing them to contract and relax, which subsequently releases endorphins that help relieve pain.
8. Biofeedback therapy
Combining exercise with biofeedback therapy may be an effective treatment for fibromyalgia. Electromyography (EMG) biofeedback may assist in alleviating chronic discomfort. In an EMG session, sensors placed on the skin over muscles assess muscle movement and tension. The therapist can subsequently instruct you in relaxation techniques to assist in easing the muscle tension.
Why Choose Rutherford Physiotherapy?
At Rutherford Physiotherapy, we are committed to helping you achieve good health and mobility in an encouraging and supportive environment. From injury recovery to chronic pain management, our team will guide you through each step in your journey. Our physiotherapists bring together clinical experience and empathetic care to provide:
Patient-centric Care
We listen, educate, and include you in every recovery process step.
Experienced Team
We have a competent team of physiotherapists, massage therapists and a kinesiologist who provide individual care.
Evidence-Based Techniques
Our method uses current science and practices for concussive injuries.
State-of-the-Art Facility
Our clinic has various equipment and resources that can support your recovery.
Convenient Location
Easily accessible with flexible scheduling to fit your busy lifestyle.