Outdoor Exercise For Fibromyalgia
It’s been pretty well established that exercise is one of the most beneficial things a person with Fibromyalgia can do, as long as it’s done correctly. However, is there any way to get more benefits from exercise? Well, as it turns out, taking your exercise to the great outdoors can bring about a whole host of additional benefits. […]
Can your brain make you sick?
Normally, when we think of getting sick, we think of it as viruses and bacteria from the outside world getting into our bodies, however, there are occasions when this isn’t the only way that we can get sick. Let’s explore the strange question of can your brain make you ill? It’s a well-known fact that […]
Fibromyalgia and Back Pain
Chronic back pain is a problem that many people diagnosed with Fibromyalgia deal with on a daily basis, with some studies showing that potentially up to 50% of those diagnosed have back pain. However, it is not just those with Fibro, chronic back pain affects people all over the world and is now one of the leading […]
Grounding/Earthing and Fibromyalgia
Every decade seems to come with its own fads, and one that seems to pop up regularly is the topic of grounding and fibromyalgia. The problem, however, is that most of the claims surrounding grounding, often known simply as earthing, massively overreach in terms of the evidence that support them. The same was true for […]
Fibromyalgia and Amitriptyline
There really isn’t any shortage when it comes to finding those with Fibromyalgia who use Amitriptyline. In the years since it was first approved for use, its prescription has only ever increased. Whilst there are a great many individuals who do swear by its effectiveness at helping to ease chronic pain, there are just as […]
Chronic Pain and Horror Films
Did you know that Horror films may be beneficial for those with Chronic Pain? Surprisingly, we noticed a while ago that some of our clients often turn to horror films to help with their pain. When you start digging, there is some research to show why that may be the case. Probably the most interesting […]
Shoulder Blade Exercises For Fibromyalgia
Pain in the shoulder blade and neck area is a common complaint that we hear a lot from our Fibromyalgia clients. It’s not uncommon for pain and fatigue to change how we move, how we sit, and how we use our bodies. The body wide pain that comes with Fibromyalgia often causes us to adopt […]
Sleep And Napping With Fibromyalgia
When it comes to sleep and napping with Fibromyalgia, we’ve all been there. In fact, one study of 1000 individuals found that napping was prevalent in around 85% of those with Fibromyalgia. Whilst the reasons around napping differed from person to person, the biggest reasons seem to include tiredness/exhaustion, not feeling well, and headaches. If you find yourself […]
Chronic Pain and Pets
We noticed a long time ago that many of our chronic pain clients had pets, and that they often seemed to help with pain levels. At The Fibro Guy, Frank is our mascot and emotional support dog. He has been around clients since he was a puppy and loves nothing more than a stroke or […]
Fibromyalgia and Cold Intolerance
With winter on the way, I thought it would be a good idea to talk about cold weather and Fibromyalgia, or more simply put, Fibromyalgia and cold intolerance. There was once a time no one had heard of Fibromyalgia, unfortunately, it is now a much more common condition, seen in around 2% of the population. […]
