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When talking about fibromyalgia, most people share about the chronic pain that comes with it but neglect one important symptom that can be just as debilitating – fatigue. In this blog, we are going to give you five tips and tricks to manage this symptom of fibromyalgia and maintain your productivity despite the fatigue. We will also delve into a natural therapy we provide here at our fibromyalgia chiro clinic near Pittsburgh that helps patients deal with chronic illnesses like fibromyalgia.
#1: Take Regular Breaks
When you have a chronic ailment and suddenly experience a good day free from discomfort, you tend to feel as if you can conquer the world. This can lead to overexerting yourself and aggravating your condition, and then being stuck in bed for the rest of the week. You must take regular breaks even when you feel good. Resting every 15 minutes when working on your job or household chores is a great way to make sure that you don’t strain your body too much and prevent flare-ups from happening.
#2: Prioritize Your Tasks
Some things are important but can be put off for tomorrow, and some must be urgently attended to and cannot be delayed. You have to be able to discern between the two, especially during days when you’re not feeling your best. Pushing yourself to complete all tasks (even those that can be put off for later) despite the fatigue may cause you to be more exhausted the following days and not able to attend to more urgent tasks. This will bring you to an even more stressful situation that can lead to a worse flare-up.
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#3: Exercise Even on Bad Days
Having bad days is not an excuse to miss out on some exercise! You don’t need to do a full-blown, hour-long workout routine. Even light exercises such as walking, swimming, or stretching can give you the benefit of relieving your pain and fatigue. Do a little less than your usual routine on bad days, and do a bit more on good days, but never overexert yourself. It’s all about listening to your body.
#4: Arrange Your To-Do List
It can be frustrating for someone who has a chronic illness to think about all the tasks that they have not accomplished yet, so a to-do list may be painful for them to look at. All you can see are tasks that have been put off for days or weeks already. A way to make this better for you is to manage your to-do list by prioritizing your tasks. There are several ways in which you can arrange it to be more efficient:
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By Order of Importance
Arrange tasks into categories such as vital, important, and low priority. The vital tasks are those that cannot be put off for another day, important tasks are those that should be done as soon as possible but are not as urgent, and low-priority tasks can be done in the following days. Make sure to be honest in categorizing each task. Just clearing the vital tasks even if you have to do the important ones later can already be considered a success. Being able to complete low priority tasks can indicate having a very good day.
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By Energy Expenditure
Arrange your tasks by how much physical and emotional energy they would take to finish. You can go with this by accomplishing as many tasks as possible by starting with the least demanding ones. This would give you a sense of accomplishment by seeing a lot of tasks crossed off your to-do list. You can also finish just one or two of the most daunting tasks on your list. That way, you’ll feel some relief that the worst task for the week is over.
#5: Make Time to Relax
It is never a bad idea to sit down and rest, recharge, and do things that will soothe your soul. You can take a long bubble bath. Read that book you’ve been saving since last week. Listen to relaxing music. Sit outside while basking in the warmth of the sun. What is considered relaxing varies from person to person, so do whatever it is that would calm your mind. A good and healthy mental state translates into a healthy physical state of being.
A Natural Way to Relieve Fibromyalgia Fatigue
Upper cervical chiropractic does not raise false hopes. This method is supported by scientific evidence that shows that upper cervical chiropractic can relieve fibromyalgia in some cases. For a lot of people, it helps reduce their pain and fatigue. How does it work?
The C1 vertebra (atlas) has a vital role in facilitating blood flow to the brain, and it also protects the area where the brainstem and spinal cord meet. Since it holds such important roles, even a slight misalignment of the atlas can have severe effects on the function of the nervous system. By correcting the misalignment of the atlas, upper cervical chiropractic care relieves many symptoms of fibromyalgia. It fixes the issue through gentle and precise adjustments of the atlas to avoid inflammation that can aggravate your pain.
For those who have fibromyalgia, especially those with a history of head or neck trauma, contact Tranquility Specific Chiropractic in Pittsburgh, PA and schedule a no-obligation, phone consultation to start you on your way to finding natural relief from your chronic pain.
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