What is fibromyalgia and its symptoms

Fibromyalgia means pain in the muscles and fibrous tissues, that is in the ligaments and tendons. It is therefore a condition that affects the musculoskeletal system. It is a disease that can cause asthenia, persistent tiredness, a sense of fatigue, muscle stiffness and localized pain. Some of the most common symptoms are tingling throughout the body especially in the arms and legs, muscle aches, severe headaches, sleep disturbances, touch sensitivity and light and sound intolerance. The fibromyalgia pain is deep and widespread and can migrate to all the body parts with varying intensity. Symptoms of a neurological nature are numbness, tingling and burning (accentuated in the morning). Fibromyalgia affects about 5% of the population, with a higher percentage for women.

Causes and diagnosis

The concrete causes of fibromyalgia are currently still unknown. The genetic factor could play an important role, as well as several other factors. Some people can develop this disease without an apparent cause, others after some processes that can be identified as viral or bacterial infections. To diagnose fibromyalgia, various tests can be carried out, such as blood tests and X-rays to also check the presence of other pathological conditions. However, these tests cannot confirm fibromyalgia, as there is currently no single test capable of identifying this disorder.

Cures and treatments

Since the pain can be persistent, of varying intensity and capable of interfering with everyday activities, it is essential to treat fibromyalgia to relieve and manage its symptoms. Among the different therapeutic methods there is the use of medications prescribed by the doctor to reduce inflammation and improve rest. Psycho-physical practices such as Yoga, for example, can also be implemented to promote muscle relaxation. Another possible procedure is acupuncture which tends to relieve pain by stimulating the skin and encouraging the renewal of blood flow. Finally, there is magnetotherapy as a natural therapy to counter the pain of fibromyalgia and promote cell regeneration. In fact, with the action of the high and low frequency fields, it is possible to treat the disorder by reducing the intake of anti-inflammatory drugs and painkillers. Magneto-therapeutic stimulation is a safe, easy and non-invasive approach that allows you to improve muscle movement and relieve pain. The action of pulsating magnetic fields have a high tissue penetration capacity, accelerate ion exchange processes and regenerate cells injured by fibromyalgia. Moreover, magnetotherapy, in addition to facilitating muscle relaxation, accelerates trophism, reduces pain and improves local circulation, speeding up the recovery process overall.