Massage Envy Offers Relief for Fibromyalgia
Sufferers
learn how to ease painful symptoms with massage
therapy
Scottsdale, Ariz. (May 12,
2010) - Fibromyalgia has quickly gone from being an
unknown and misunderstood condition to being one of the most widely
studied chronic conditions in American medicine. New treatments,
medications and preventions are being developed every year to help
fibromyalgia sufferers. A popular and effective treatment for
individuals with fibromyalgia includes regular massage therapy.
Massage Envy, the nation's largest therapeutic massage provider
helps individuals by reducing the pain and fatigue associated with
the disorder and improving blood circulation.
Fibromyalgia syndrome is a complex, chronic condition of
widespread muscular pain and fatigue. In addition to pain and
fatigue, symptoms include sleep disturbances, restless legs and leg
cramps, impaired memory and concentration, nervousness, depression,
disorientation, headaches and cold intolerance. Massage therapy
helps reduce the pain, stiffness and tender points caused by
fibromyalgia syndrome.
CG Funk, vice president of industry relations and product
development at Massage Envy knows about fibromyalgia first hand.
She was diagnosed with the condition in 1996 and has managed it
through regular massage since then. "Receiving massage therapy
sessions on a regular basis has helped me manage and reduce the
severity of the symptoms. Massage also helps me sleep better which
affects everything else," she said. "It keeps muscles flexible,
improves circulation, encourages easier sleep and reduces the often
debilitating pain that accompanies this disease."
"When beginning a massage therapy wellness plan to treat
fibromyalgia, remember to consult a physician first," said Funk.
"Read all you can about the disease and start receiving weekly
massage. Ask for light or medium pressure Swedish massage to start
off with."
Funk also recommends warm water tub or hot tub soaks and
avoiding cold when possible. In addition, she suggests light
activity every day and mild yoga or stretching classes.
Massage therapy is an effective, affordable and conservative
approach when compared to other options. Benefits of massage
therapy addressing fibromyalgia include:
• Improved blood
circulation, which increases the flow of nutrients and eliminates
waste products
• Improved range of
motion and increased flexibility
• Deeper sleep, which
is important to managing fibromyalgia since the body restores
itself at night
When proper massage therapy is coupled with physician-guided
care, individuals can find relief from the symptoms of
fibromyalgia.
About Massage Envy
Massage Envy, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, is the leading
provider of therapeutic massage in the United States. The national
franchise of massage centers is dedicated to providing professional
and affordable therapeutic massage services to consumers with busy
lifestyles at convenient times and locations. Massage Envy Spa is
its newest concept, offering Murad® healthy skin facials
as well as therapeutic massages. Founded in 2002, Massage Envy has
more than 600 locations in 42 states, with new centers opening
every month. The company was recently named a top
AllBusiness (a D&B company) AllStar Franchise, and is a member
of the International Franchise Association (IFA). For more
information, visit www.MassageEnvy.com.
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Contact
Dallas Bennewitz
480-366-4130
dbennewitz@massageenvy.com
Marcia Scott
480-998-2600 ext. 569
mscott@lavidge.com
Anne Robertson
480-998-2600 ext. 537
arobertson@lavidge.com