Friday, June 20, 2008

How Yoga and Pilates Can Help With Fibromyalgia

Many individuals are suffering from a disorder that is known as fibromyalgia. This particular problem occurs more often in women than in men and can cause problems that include all over muscle pain and aches in various parts of the body, sensitivity to light, irritable bowel syndrome and tiredness, even after a person has had a full nights sleep. Unfortunately, they are unsure of what causes fibromyalgia in the first place. Although there are some medications that you can take in order to alleviate some of the difficulties, it often becomes a matter of treating the symptoms rather than trying to find a cure for the disease itself.