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    Fibromyalgia syndrome FMS is a form of chronic pain characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain. Can occur at any age Usually affects women, but men do occasionally get it What causes FMS? Physical trauma Posttraumatic stress disorder Virus Bacterial infection Exposure to heavy minerals Exposure to toxic chemicals stress What can affect the pain Food that sufferers eat Exercise they do Emotions they feel the amount of stress they are under How will massage help?

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    Fibromyalgia syndrome FMS is a form of chronic pain characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain. Can occur at any age Usually affects women, but men do occasionally get it What causes FMS? Physical trauma Posttraumatic stress disorder Virus Bacterial infection Exposure to heavy minerals Exposure to toxic chemicals stress What can affect the pain Food that sufferers eat Exercise they do Emotions they feel the amount of stress they are under How will massage help?

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    Fibromyalgia syndrome FMS is a form of chronic pain characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain. Can occur at any age Usually affects women, but men do occasionally get it What causes FMS? Physical trauma Posttraumatic stress disorder Virus Bacterial infection Exposure to heavy minerals Exposure to toxic chemicals stress What can affect the pain Food that sufferers eat Exercise they do Emotions they feel the amount of stress they are under How will massage help?

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    Fibromyalgia

    What is Fibromyalgia?
    Fibromyalgia Syndrome {FMS} is a form of chronic pain characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain.

    Characteristics Long-term widespread pain in the muscles, tendons and ligaments Mild to moderate fatigue Extreme tenderness to light and gentle touch Nerve pain

    Who gets it? Can occur at any age Usually affects women, but men do occasionally get it

    What causes FMS?


    Physical trauma Posttraumatic stress disorder Virus Bacterial infection Exposure to heavy minerals Exposure to toxic chemicals Stress

    What can affect the pain


    Food that sufferers eat Exercise they do Emotions they feel The amount of stress they are under

    Medications
    LYCRIA (pregabalin) CYMBALTA SAVELLA

    How will massage help?


    Relieve muscle tension Relieve insomnia Promote physical and mental relaxation Provide relief from pain Restores local blood flow

    How you as a therapist can help


    Provide them with hope Touch

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