Fibromyalgia

If you struggle with ongoing, widespread pain because of fibromyalgia, all-natural help is within reach. At Riverdale Holistic Center in Riverdale, New York, skilled Oriental medicine specialist Rosanna De La Cruz, DACM, L.Ac, and the team offer comprehensive, all-natural fibromyalgia treatments that help you feel better and eliminate further discomfort. Schedule an evaluation at Riverdale Holistic Center by phone or request one online today.

What is fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition in women that affects the way they feel. It creates widespread pain without known causes. Fibromyalgia may even become crippling when not addressed. Rather than turning to harsh medications to ease pain, see the Riverdale Holistic Center team for all-natural pain-reducing solutions.

What are the symptoms of fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia symptoms treatable at Riverdale Holistic Center include:

 Numbness
 Skin hypersensitivity
 Amplified pain
 All-over discomfort
 Overactive bladder
 Bowel issues, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
 Headaches and migraines
 Insomnia or other sleep disorders
 Gynecological disorders
 Fatigue
 Weight gain
 Depression
 Cognitive difficulties
 Jaw pain
 Anxiety
 Depression

See a Riverdale Holistic Center provider when you experience fibromyalgia discomfort to reduce bothersome symptoms and your risk of additional medical issues.

What are the risk factors for fibromyalgia?

While the cause of fibromyalgia isn’t entirely clear, its risk factors may include:

 Changes in brain and spinal cord processing
 Family history of fibromyalgia
 Past surgery
 Physical trauma
 Infections
 Psychological stress
 Being female
 Arthritis
 Lupus

Adopting healthy lifestyle habits and maintaining superior physical and mental health may diminish your chance of developing fibromyalgia, but you can’t necessarily avoid the condition if you’re prone to it.

What are holistic treatments for fibromyalgia?

Riverdale Holistic Center offers holistic treatments for fibromyalgia pain in women, including:

 Chinese herbal medicine
 Functional medicine
 Eastern and Western nutrition counseling
 Lifestyle and dietary recommendations
 Acupuncture
 Dietary supplements
 Natural hormone balance treatments
 Stress reduction
 Physical and mental health counseling
 Yoga
 Tai chi
 Tuina massage
 Qigong exercises

Acupuncture uses very fine needles to target specific tissues, aid in your body’s natural healing process, and minimize pain.

During tuina massage, your provider uses their fingers to place pressure on certain areas of your body to stimulate energy flow and achieve better balance.

Qigong consists of customized exercises that maximize energy within your spirit, body, and mind. They help you maintain and improve your overall health and diminish ongoing discomfort.

Healthy lifestyle changes that address fibromyalgia pain include eating nutritious foods, exercising regularly, and minimizing stress. It’s also important to avoid smoking and excessive alcohol, maintain hormone balance, and achieve an ideal body weight. Follow up with the Riverdale Holistic Center team as needed to ensure long-lasting relief.

Schedule a fibromyalgia evaluation at Riverdale Holistic Center by phone or request one online today.