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The usefulness of Light Therapy in the treatment of Fibromyalgia
from:Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic illness, which causes immense
physical pain and unbearable fatigue. The word 'fibromyalgia'
actually means "pain in the fibrous tissues in the body" and as
such does not involve the joints, as rheumatoid arthritis and
osteoarthritis. It is not classified as a disease as it is a
condition that causes many different symptoms, which affect all
systems in the body. 90% of those affected are female
(especially during child bearing ages) with most patients
experiencing symptoms between the ages of twenty and forty.
Children and the elderly can also be affected by FM.
FM has no known cause as there is little evidence supporting any
of the theories suggested by researchers. It is however thought
to be triggered by, 1. Sleep disorders 2. Injury and Muscle
Trauma 3. Genetic predisposition 4. Immune System Abnormalities,
and 5. Infectious agents, including viruses and bacteria
FM has two main components, pain and fatigue. Pain is felt
throughout the body (ligaments, tendons and muscles) and can
range from mildly uncomfortable to excruciating. It can also
continue for months and even years. Fatigue can be experienced
as anything from feeling a little tired to feeling absolutely
exhausted, and can make the pain of the illness harder to bear.
Symptoms include: 1. Morning stiffness 2. Wide spread pain 3.
Sleep disorders 4. Chronic headaches 5. Dizziness 6. Nausea 7.
Depression 8. Facial and jaw pain 9. Irritable bowel, frequent
bouts of diarrhoea or constipation and irritable bladder 10.
Cognitive dysfunction including lack of concentration and mixing
up words (To mention a few) Patients often feel they are aching
all over, with muscles feeling sore, stiff and overworked.
Muscle twitching is also not rare in FM and can sometimes feel
like they are burning.
Treatment for FM tends to be very comprehensive and can involve
a number of health care providers including physicians,
physiotherapists, psychiatrists, chiropractors and occupational
therapists. Common treatments include pharmaceutical treatments
such as the use of Lentizol, Sinequan or Seroxat. Other
treatments include relaxation techniques, therapeutic massage,
gentle exercise program, acupuncture, change in diet and
cognitive behaviour therapy, to mention a few.
Light therapy is an alternative therapy, which can be used for
treating symptoms of fibromyalgia. It can help reduce muscle
pain, depression, fatigue and sleep disorders. Three different
types of light therapy can be used for treating symptoms of
fibromyalgia: Bright Light Therapy, Colour Therapy and Low Laser
Light Therapy (LLLT).
Based on the idea that our body is specifically attuned to
light, bright light therapy uses high powered fluorescent lights
to help trigger the release of specific hormones, which help to
restore the body's natural rhythm and overall health. Bright
light therapy for fibromyalgia is typically carried out using a
light box, which is typically placed in front of you at eye
level. Depending on the intensity of the light box, treatment
time could be between 15 minutes to 3 hours. You remain seated
in front of the box without staring at the light box, but
absorbing the light while carrying out other activities such as
reading, eating, etc.
Colour therapy is a form of phototherapy, which delivers
coloured beams of light to various parts of the body and its
usage is becoming more popular among chronic pain sufferers. As
the eyes see the coloured beams of light, the light energy is
converted into electric impulses, which travel through the
brain, triggering the release of hormones such as serotonin and
endorphins, which help to improve your mood and ease pain. The
four colours typically used are red, blue, violet, and white.
Colour therapy is very relaxing and typically lasts between 15
minutes and 1 hour.
Also known as Cold Light Therapy or Soft Laser Light Therapy,
Low Laser Light Therapy (LLLT) helps to reduce pain and promote
healing by increasing the energy levels of certain cells in the
body. Low-frequency laser light beams are applied to various
painful areas of the body, once the photons emitted by these
beams are absorbed by the body; they are converted into cellular
energy by the energy power houses within the cells (the
mitochondria). Consequently, this helps to increase the rate at
which your body heals thereby eliminating pain.
Various studies have suggested that light therapy is highly
effective at reducing symptoms of chronic pain, fatigue and
depression, and as such is worth a try for fibromyalgia patients
who yearn to be relieved of their symptoms. Read more about
light therapy in our brand new Light Therapy Learning Centre. As
effective as light therapy is for various disorders, certain
individuals are advised against using it especially those
suffering from epilepsy, skin sensitivities, glaucoma, bipolar
disorders, cataracts and other eye diseases.
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Useful links UK Fibromyalgia
http://www.ukfibromyalgia.com/support_pages/support-frames.html
Fibromyalgia Symptoms
http://www.fibromyalgia-symptoms.org/index.html
Fibromyalgia Association UK
http://www.fibromyalgia-associationuk.org/
Fibrofocus http://www.fibrofocus.org.uk/links.html
Disclaimer
This article is only for informative purposes. It is not
intended to be a medical advice and is not a substitute for
professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor for all
your medical concerns. Kindly follow any information given in
this article only after consulting your doctor or qualified
medical professional. The author is not liable for any outcome
or damage resulting from any information obtained from this
article.
About the author: Kunbi Balogun
BSc (Hons) Pharmacology MSc. Pharmaceutical Science with
Management Studies
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