This Fibromyalgia course offers bodyworkers essential insights into this chronic condition and how massage therapy can help alleviate symptoms.

Why Choose This Course?

• Learn about the mechanisms of central sensitization and pain processing in fibromyalgia.
• Understand how genetic, environmental, and hormonal factors influence fibromyalgia’s development and progression.
• Discover bodywork techniques that can help reduce muscle tension, improve circulation, and ease the pain associated with fibromyalgia.
• Explore complementary therapies, like mindfulness and gentle exercises, to enhance massage therapy results.
• Improve your clients’ overall quality of life by incorporating these strategies into your treatment plans for fibromyalgia.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive review of fibromyalgia, including its causes, symptoms, and risk factors.
• Evidence-based research on how massage therapy can benefit fibromyalgia patients.
• Holistic approaches to complement bodywork and enhance treatment outcomes.
• Review global prevalence of fibromyalgia and the demographic factors that contribute to the condition.
• Learn about contraindications and necessary adjustments to ensure safe treatment for fibromyalgia clients.
• Self-care strategies, such as lifestyle changes, to help clients manage fibromyalgia symptoms.
• Self-paced, home study course designed for bodyworkers to expand their knowledge and skills
• This Fibromyalgia course is NCBTMB approved. Our Provider# 1000737.

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