Fibromyalgia affects the patient’s lifestyle by causing chronic muscle pain throughout the body, as well as fatigue, which affects their mood and makes them unable to do normal activities. However, if the patient has been receiving ongoing physical therapy, the patient’s pain will be properly treated and able to resume routine activities without experiencing pain.

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by aching, stiff muscles that is not detected by X-rays or other lab tests. While fibromyalgia does not cause harm to joints or organs, the persistent aches and exhaustion can make daily life difficult. One of the peculiarities of fibromyalgia is that it causes pain in specific areas of the body when pressed. Fibromyalgia affects 10 times more women than men between the ages of 25 and 60.

Fibromyalgia and Major Depression

Some fibromyalgia patients had previously been diagnosed with major depression. It could be caused by chronic muscle pain throughout the body, causing the patient to be unable to live a normal life, such as participating in various activities or focusing on work. Because of the pain throughout the body, the patient is constantly stressed and worried. These could be the source of depression-related fatigue symptoms. Others believe that a change in brain chemistry may cause both depression and an unusual sensitivity to pain.

Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes muscle pain throughout your body. The next most common symptom is fatigue, which is a lasting feeling of exhaustion rather than typical tiredness. The fatigue may be worse on some days than others, and it can get in the way of work, activities and exercise, and household chores. Chronic pain and tiredness can make you irritable, nervous, and depressed. Many fibromyalgia patients have problems falling asleep or waking up frequently during the night. This means your body is not getting enough time to heal, which can lead to a destructive cycle in which poor sleep makes pain worse.

Physical therapy can be beneficial

Patients with fibromyalgia benefit from physical therapy because it helps them stretch and maintain specific postures. It aids in improving the flexibility of the muscles in the discomfort area. Physical therapy can treat pain and aches as well as exhaustion by utilizing therapeutic equipment, massage, or Hydrotherapy to help. With physical therapy people with fibromyalgia will be able to return to their usual life without fear of pain anymore. 

Physical therapy can help with injury recovery that is caused by accidents or other ailments which interfere with daily activities. The goal of physical therapy is to make the patient’s injuries disappear. allows the patient to resume movement and lead a normal life for example

• Relieve pain in the body
• Develop body movement
• Prevent or alleviate injuries caused by sports
• Assisting the body’s recovery from surgery by restoring normal movement.
• Rehabilitation after an accident
• Treat chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease or arthritis.
• Reduce the pain of Myofascial Pain Syndrome
• Treatment of muscle aches all over the body

The goal of physical therapy is to treat, heal, and prevent injuries and disabilities. Physical therapy programs may assist you in regaining control over your fibromyalgia’s chronic pain, stiffness, and fatigue. A physical therapist will do slow stretching movements to improve muscle flexibility. The physical therapist will administer tests to measure:

• The ability to move, such as reaching, bending, or grabbing objects.
• The ability to walk, bend your knees, or climb stairs
• Checking your heart rate while doing various activities
• Balancing in various postures
• Press at 18 muscle points all over the body

After the completion of the test, a physical therapist will devise a treatment plan for the patient based on the severity of the condition. Depending on the symptoms, each person will require a different length of treatment. In a fair amount of time, a physical therapist will develop a treatment plan to restore the patient’s physical condition and enable them to live a normal, sustainable life.

However, if you have symptoms that resemble fibromyalgia. At Primocare Medical Clinic, using specialized tools to provide sports massage, ultrasound therapy and shockwave therapy reduces chronic pain and maintains physical health. Make an appointment in advance by clicking here.

People suffering from major depression could find it difficult to live the normal life. It is critical to understand the symptoms of major depression and get help from a psychologist as soon as possible to avoid psychological disorders that can harm patients’ mental health in the long term. 

What Is Depression?

It is natural for everybody to experience sadness. However Major depressive disorder is different from sadness, it is characterized by a depressed mood throughout the day. Especially in the mornings, as well as a loss of interest in usual activities and relationships.

Symptoms Of Major Depression

• Almost every day, you experience fatigue or a decrease of energy.
• Almost every day, you have feelings of worthlessness or guilt.
• Concentration problems and indecisiveness
• Hypersomnia or insomnia
• Almost every day, there is a significant drop in interest or enjoyment in almost all activities.
• Feeling agitated or slowed down
• Significant weight gain or loss
• Recurring thought of death or suicide 

1. In the last 2 weeks, including today, do you feel depressed, sad, or discouraged?
2. the last 2 weeks, including today, do you feel bored, nothing is enjoyable?

(If you have at least one, you have a chance of getting depressed.)

Depression has been connected to a variety of mental disorders, such as anxiety disorders, panic disorder and social phobia. These illnesses are fortunately treatable, and those who are affected can live normal productive lives.

Anxiety disorders affect women twice as frequently as they do in men. Also many studies show that people with depression often experience symptoms of an anxiety disorder. The person is unable to control the worry and may have other symptoms including

• Difficulty concentrating
• Restlessness
• Sleep disturbance
• Irritability
• Muscle tension

Panic disorder is a form of anxiety condition that frequently occurs alongside depression. Panic disorder is characterized by the sudden onset of overwhelming fear and terror, the person will feel as if they are about to faint or have a heart attack. 

At least four of the following symptoms must be present in order for someone to be diagnosed with a panic attack.

• Chest pain
• Choking sensation
• Dizziness or Nausea
• Extreme sweating
• Fast heartbeat
• Feeling of losing control
• Numbness or Shakiness