Soothing Relief: How Heat Therapy Eases Fibromyalgia Pain
Fibromyalgia can be a complex condition to diagnose and treat. Unfortunately, most medical doctors have just enough knowledge to be able to prescribe painkillers for the suffering, which still doesn’t address the underlying problem.
If you’re living with fibromyalgia and not getting anywhere with your current physician, consider looking for a fibromyalgia specialist in your area. Dr. Blatman knows that pain-related conditions like fibromyalgia require a multi-dimensional approach involving dietary and lifestyle changes, supplementation, and holistic methods like heat therapy.
The Healing Touch of Heat Therapy
One such approach to treating fibromyalgia pain without leaving home is the use of heat therapy. You’re already familiar with the wonders of heat if you’ve used it to tame a sore muscle or alleviate pain in your back. Heat is a natural remedy for stiffness and soreness because it increases blood flow to the body parts that hurt.
Try some heat the next time your fibromyalgia flares up. You can apply a warm, moist washcloth to the affected area. You can also indulge in a warm shower or relaxing bath to soothe those muscles and tissues.
Does Heat Really Work on Fibromyalgia Pain?
There is science to support the use of heat therapy to treat fibromyalgia symptoms, even more so than the use of hot water. A recent study examined the effects of water-based heat therapy on fibromyalgia for four weeks. Over the testing period, participants underwent hot-water immersion for 45 minutes three times per week.
The results suggested that heat therapy significantly reduced pain levels compared to baseline measurements. There were also significant improvements in fibromyalgia symptoms, sleep quality, and physical functioning.
Natural Heat Therapy for Fibromyalgia Relief Close to Home
Your local whole-body practitioners at Blatman Health and Wellness Center take your fibromyalgia pain seriously. We promote the use of natural remedies to alleviate your discomfort, especially if it means not having to turn to addictive pain medications. If you want to learn more about heat therapy and other naturalistic treatments for fibromyalgia, contact our office today. We’re happy to schedule your next appointment.
