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Monmouth County Fibromyalgia Treatment and Care in Red Bank New Jersey

What is Fibromyalgia Syndrome

Fibromyalgia Syndrome is a disorder classified by the presence of chronic widespread pain. Additionally, there is a heightened sense of pain and a lower threshold to reach a state of pain. Fibromyalgia is not a disease; rather, it is considered a disorder or a syndrome. It is often called a “catch-all” condition and many believe that the diagnosis of Fibromyalgia is given when doctors do not know what else to call this presentation of symptoms.

The Causes of Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia has no known cause. However, there is some research that suggests Fibromyalgia is caused from a genetic predisposition combined with mental and/or physical trauma. The trauma can be an accumulation of mental or physical stress over time or an acute mental or physical trauma.

Symptoms of Fibromyalgia Syndrome

There are many symptoms of Fibromyalgia with the most common being widespread pain. Several others listed below are classified to be part of the disorder:

This list is extensive and somewhat vague. This is the challenge with Fibromyalgia Syndrome.

Diagnosis of Fibromyalgia

The diagnosis of Fibromyalgia is based on tender points. In addition to the patient suffering from widespread pain and many of the other symptoms listed above, the diagnosis of Fibromyalgia may be made when the individual suffers from tender points in the muscle in all four quadrants of their body for a minimum of three months.
The individual must have at least 11 of 18 tender points which are the areas of pain upon touch without signs of redness or swelling. In other words, the positive tender point is defined by pain upon pressure on the point.

Conventional Treatment of Fibromyalgia

Conventional treatment of Fibromyalgia will typically include pain medication, sleep medication and anti-depressants. The shortcoming of this approach can be best understood with a better understanding of pain.

Treatment of Fibromyalgia at Monmouth Spine & Rehabilitation Center

Monmouth Spine and Rehabilitation Center takes a multidisciplinary approach to treating Fibromyalgia and has had very significant positive results (Click Here to read Fibromyalgia testimonials). Our Fibromyalgia Program is designed to provide long lasting relief to pain and other symptoms associated with Fibromyalgia Syndrome. The approach is to raise the threshold of pain which is too low in most individuals suffering with Fibromyalgia Syndrome. By raising the individual’s pain threshold through various natural modalities, symptoms of Fibromyalgia lessen and in some cases disappear altogether allowing the individual to live a healthy normal life again.

The Fibromyalgia Relief Program at Monmouth Spine & Rehabilitation Center

Every presentation of Fibromyalgia Syndrome is different. Therefore, each case begins with a complete history and physical examination. Often times diagnostic testing will be performed such as xrays (Click Here to see xray case studies and nerve conduction studies). These may be performed when an individual suffers with weakness, abnormal skin sensation, and/or pain in the extremities.

Once the diagnosis is established the Program is implemented and typically includes the following:

Low Level Laser Therapy for Pain
Acupuncture
Muscle Therapy
Myofascial Release of Muscle
Nutritional and Supplemental Recommendations Specific to Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Power Plate Vibration Therapy

Contact Monmouth Spine & Rehabilitation Center for a complimentary consultation to see if you are a candidate for the Fibromyalgia Relief Program at our Red Bank New Jersey facility.