What Are Passive Physical Therapy Treatments For Fibromyalgia?


Patients who suffer from Fibromyalgia often experience severe pain in their day to day life. This condition causes severe fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, and localized tenderness. The cause of Fibromyalgia is still unknown but research shows that genetics play a major role. Fibromyalgia pain can be minor or serious enough which can interfere with daily activities. Treatment For Fibromyalgia Pain depends on the serenity of the pain the patient is suffering from. Often Physical therapy takes a hands-on approach, which might make patients cringe if they are experiencing hypersensitive tender points. Physical therapy uses certain methods that are quite effective and gentle and are most likely to play a major role in managing the symptoms of fibromyalgia.

There are different types of Integrative Physical Therapy techniques. Out of which passive treatments help relax the body with the help of the following methods:-

Deep Tissue Massage:-This method of passive treatment is quite helpful in dealing with the pressure that is used to relieve deep muscle tension and spasms. Spasms help prevent muscle motion at the affected level, which is one of the major reasons why people who are suffering from fibromyalgia pain tend to experience a decreased range of motion. Deep tissue massage helps to use the muscles more effectively which can also be combined with heat or cold therapies to boost the benefits.

Hydrotherapy: - Hydrotherapy involves the use of water as a passive treatment. This therapy works by sitting in the whirlpool bath to relax muscles and relieve pain while conditioning the body without adding unnecessary stress to it.

Heat Therapy: - This therapy is one of the most preferred methods which is used to reduce pain and aches that are associated with fibromyalgia. While heat is known to trigger the body's natural healing process by relaxing the muscle and speeding up the flow of blood in the affected area. While extra blood delivers extra nutrients and oxygen to the body working as a healing process. This therapy may not completely eliminate the source of pain but can definitely help patients reduce the pain. This therapy is used in a couple of ways through dry heat, hot towel or a heating pad. 

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