What Are Fibromyalgia Trigger Points?

Treatment and Prevention of Fibromyalgia Trigger points

There are various approaches to treating fibromyalgia trigger points:

• Gentle massage and heat compress can help to soothe and release the fibromyalgia knots.
• Massage therapies that target trigger points like myofascial release and trigger point therapy
• Trigger point injections
• Certain muscle relaxers like Zanaflex and Soma help to alleviate tension and pain.
• Lyrica, a pain medication developed specifically for Massotherapy, can help to alleviate the discomfort associated with trigger points. Unfortunately, this medication cannot fix the knots.
• Over the counter medications made of enzymes are capable of digesting proteins that cause pain and inflammation. The enzymes proved to be effective, especially for those who are sensitive to other medications.

Although there has been no proven cure for fibromyalgia knots, there are steps for prevention. Drinking lots of water can help to flush out toxins that trigger the symptoms. Taking fiber supplements can also help in flushing out the harmful toxins. Regular exercises help in keeping the lymph system moving and prevent overall pain.