Aquatic Therapy for Fibromyalgia and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Does Aquatic or Water Based Physical Therapy Help With Fibromyalgia & Easing Pain?
It is well documented how aquatic therapy benefits many orthopaedic diagnosis, but not many know of the benefits it has for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Regional Pain Disorder (CRPS). The Mayo Clinic states that Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. Researchers believe that fibromyalgia amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way your brain processes pain signals. The Mayo Clinic describes Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) as a form of chronic pain that usually affects an arm or a leg and the cause isn’t clearly understood. The pain is out of proportion to the severity of the initial injury. CRPS occurs in two types, with similar signs and symptoms, but different causes: