Jupiter Farms Massage Fibromyalgia Feel Good Pain Relief body pain

What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by constant presence of
widespread pain in muscles and joints of the body. Other symptoms may include chronic aching of
all of the body, stiff muscles, tiredness, sleep problems, depression, and digestive problems. (Only
50% of Fibro patients suffer with depression). It is prevalent in the United States (not so in other
countries) - mostly in females between 25-50 years of age. An estimated 5 million people suffer
from Fibromyalgia in the U.S. Fibromyalgia is generated by the Central Nervous System
(CNS) which causes the pain. It is the body’s way to address unresolved pain. It is a chronic pain
disorder due to unknown cause, a physical break-down of a breaking down body or an over-stressed
system. Fibromyalgia is NOT an inflammatory disease, a psychiatric or psychosomatic disorder,
or a dysfunction caused by depression. Muscle fiber inflammation is not normally present.

What are the causes? Causes for this dysfunction are unknown, but there are several factors
which may contribute to the onset of Fibromyalgia:

Stress: physical and/or emotional...One of the major factors in 90% of people
suffering

with Fibromyalgia.

Unresolved prolonged muscle pain.
Muscle or joint trauma (such as car accidents) left unresolved.
Neurological conditions and/or problems in the autoimmune system.
Abnormal sleep patterns.
Too much exercise.
Compulsive and precise personalities are common with Fibromyalgia.

What can you do about it? Current standard treatments include:

Medication: Antidepressants are prescribed to help with the body’s serotonin
production. Other meds are given to help deal with sleep disorders, digestive problems, and
pain.
Exercise: Believed to be of great benefit, and non-aggressive aerobic exercise seems to
offer the most aid. Yoga, Tai Chi, water aerobics, and simple movements help as well.
High impact aerobic exercise is not recommended as it may be another contributing factor
in the cause.
Relaxation techniques are very important in relief of symptoms. ‘Counted Breathing’ and
‘Peaceful Visualization’ techniques work quite well.
Diet is vital, especially avoiding ‘allergic’ foods. A good anti-oxidant as well as food
supplements may be recommended.
Massage is often prescribed for treatment of Fibromyalgia. The main goal of massage is
to relax the client.
Acupuncture, Acupressure, Chiropractic adjustment, Physical Therapy, and Lidocaine
Injections may also be prescribed as treatments.

Jupiter Farms Massage has instituted a painless massage to relieve the
pain and help eliminate the symptoms of Fibromyalgia by teaching the body
how to heal on its’ own. This 30-minute treatment is suggested 2 times weekly for 5 weeks
to be most effective in re-educating the body back into balance. With the first treatments you begin
to sleep better and find relief from digestive problems. As treatments continue, personal activity
increases as your body allows until you are back to your 'normal' self without the symptoms of
fibromyalgia.

How does our massage work? We use specific massage strokes producing corresponding
effects in the systems and organs of the body. This touch, or mechanical stimulation, is sent to the
Central Nervous System (CNS) which initiates change. The CNS then sends out signals which
produce physiological changes in the tissues, systems, and organs. The massage stimulates and
initiates the energy of nervous stimulation which begins a chain of nervous-reflex reactions in the
body. Both conditioned and unconditioned reflexes re-educate the body into proper function.
Positive touch results in reduction of pain, normalization of blood pressure, improvement of the
immune system’s function, and generation of the healing response. We deal with pain, swelling,
muscle contraction and reflex builders with pressure touch.

Our intention for this treatment is to re-educate the Central Nervous System, Circulatory
System, and Immune System (suprarenal gland). The Central Nervous System should relax, with
emotional and physical stress decreasing. The function of the Autonomic Nervous System
normalizes or restores itself with increased adrenalin production due to improved suprarenal
function. The increase of arterial flow and the increased production and delivery of serotonin
improves circulation.

As you can imagine, this treatment also benefits symptoms of other dysfunctions such as MS,
Depression, Rheumatory Arthritis, Lupis, and Chronic Fatigue. It is beneficial for acute
automobile accidents if treatment begins shortly after accident and continues for 2 weeks. Cancer
patients must recognize that this treatment may intensify their chemo treatments, so it is
recommended to wait 2 days after last treatment. This treatment does not metastasize due to
increased circulation.

This treatment should be avoided if you have any of the following conditions:
Cellulitis, blood infections, a temperature of 101 degrees or higher, any infections – on skin or
internally including kidney infection or any other infection.

Other recommendations for relief of Fibromyalgia are:

Soak in salt water (and we have the Atlantic in our back-yard…take advantage!)
Exercise – walk or sit by salt water. The negative ions released from the salt atmosphere
helps to destress the body.
Light up your Salt Rock Lamps as often as possible (available here @ Jupiter Farms
Massage)
A foot bath with Epson Salt also helps with the detoxification process.

We have found too many people complaining of dysfunctions sounding like symptoms of
Fibromyalgia. With this in mind, we are providing information and relief.
We recommend our 5-week program for Fibromyalgia. Consisting of two 30-minute
massage sessions per week for 5 weeks, this series has been adapted from Russian
Medical Massage. Bringing your body back into balance by calming the central nervous
system (CNS), clients find improved sleep and better digestion with relief of
Fibromyalgia symtoms, relief from depression and headaches as well as a reduction in
cellulite. $55 per session or prepay 10 Sessions, $500.