Can Reiki Help With Fibromyalgia?
Can Reiki help with fibromyalgia? Reiki may be able to help with fibromyalgia, a condition that still remains somewhat of a mystery. In fact, People with this condition are often misdiagnosed as having other conditions. Doctors are not sure exactly what causes fibromyalgia, but those who have it typically experience widespread pain throughout the body. Their muscles, ligaments and tendons might feel tired. There is also often a disruption of sleep patterns, and there may be tenderness in specific areas of the body. There may even been problems with one’s memory or moods, or they may experience anxiety. Headaches are also common among those suffering from fibromyalgia. As you can imagine, these symptoms can cause serious life challenges on daily basis.
Sometimes, people notice these symptoms starting after a specific event or injury. Other times, the onset is more gradual and appear over time. Overall, fibromyalgia affects more women than men.
Often, people with fibromyalgia, experience other conditions, such as depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, thyroid issues, Lyme disease or chronic neck or back pain. They may also experience a sort of brain fog where they experience difficulty thinking. Any or all of these symptoms might get worse when the person is under stress, in humid areas, or takes part in physical activity.
What Is The Impact Of Fibromyalgia On Quality Of Life?
As you can imagine, people with fibromyalgia often experience a lower quality of life. This condition can lead to a greater instance of hospitalization, greater chances of experiencing depression, higher mortality rates and higher rates of other conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis.
What Causes Fibromyalgia?
Doctors and researchers are not sure what causes fibromyalgia, but it seems to be linked to sleeping habits and/or stress. The origin of the condition may also lie in the endocrine system, or in the immune system. There is also some evidence that that certain viral infections, family history and obesity may play a role.
How Can Reiki Help Fibromyalgia?
There are several ways in which Reiki may be able to help improve the health of people with fibromyalgia. These include:
- Stress reduction: Doctors know that fibromyalgia may be exacerbated by stress. In addition, people with the condition may experience an increase of emotional issues. Reiki’s capacity to induce a feeling of relaxation and stress may therefore help improve the condition.
- Energy balance: Any condition can be linked to the balance of energy in one’s being. These imbalances can affect every level of one’s being, including the mental, emotional, spiritual and physical. When the Reiki master or practitioner channels the universal energy, this helps rebalance the energy of your being. This could lead to an improvement in symptoms.
- Better sleep hygiene: It is well known that poor sleep hygiene can contribute to energy imbalances in the body. Thus, it can lead to a decline of health. People with fibromyalgia often experience sleep problems. Reiki can help restore healthier sleeping patterns by making you feel more relaxed. This can allow the body to use its own healing power and lead to improved health.
- Greater spiritual awareness: As a spiritual system, Reiki offers the possibility of greater self and spiritual awareness. For example: if you receive Reiki attunements, and/or reflect on the 5 Reiki principles, you may become aware that some of your behaviors are contributing to the aggravating factors of fibromyalgia. Perhaps this will lead you to go to sleep earlier, or eat a more natural diet, or exercise more. You can reap many benefits by becoming more spiritually aware and taking greater control of your health.
What Are Some Conventional Treatments For Fibromyalgia?
Once fibromyalgia has been diagnosed, some typical treatments include physical activity, exercise, and stress relief. Many people try yoga, meditation or other relaxation methods. Your doctor may also prescribe medication, like muscle relaxants, anti-depressants or other types of medications. These treatments are often at least partially successful with some patients, but many others continue to suffer from the effects of fibromyalgia. That is why they often seek complementary treatments, such as Reiki.
Conclusion
In the United States, roughly 4 million people have fibromyalgia. It is a difficult condition to diagnose, and often, finding the right treatment takes time. After doing your research on Reiki, you might decide to try it in order to seek relief. As I have written about, there is no danger in trying Reiki. It is a gentle, complementary modality that help your body return to a better state of health.
Is is always the case, Reiki should not replace the care of your doctor or licensed medical provider. You should continue any treatments that have already prescribed. Nothing in this article is intended as medical or advice, or to diagnose or treat and medical condition.