Massage for Fibromyalgia

Many studies have shown the efficacy of massage in the treatment of fibromyalgia. To do this successfully requires knowledge of the condition and technical skills that go beyond what is usually taught in massage schools. The goal of massage in treating fibromyalgia is to:

• reduce stress
• induce relaxation
• help sleep
• reduce depression
• treat tenderpoints
• restore function to muscles
• relieve spasms
• reduce waste build up in the tissues.

Techniques that are especially helpful are:

• gentle Swedish
• hot stone
• craniosacral
• trigger point
• lymphatic therapy.