{"id":2009,"date":"2023-02-18T10:53:44","date_gmt":"2023-02-18T09:53:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hiklin.dk\/?p=2009"},"modified":"2026-02-23T14:28:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T13:28:08","slug":"fibromyalgia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hiklin.dk\/en\/fibromyalgi\/","title":{"rendered":"Fibromyalgia"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span>Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition that causes widespread muscle pain, fatigue, and tenderness in multiple areas of the body. Many also experience sleep problems, difficulty concentrating, and a general feeling of exhaustion. The condition affects both the body and energy levels \u2013 and can have a major impact on everyday life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>At Health &amp;\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"il\">The Sports Clinic<\/span><span>\u00a0Massage and trigger point treatment are offered as a soothing and supportive treatment for fibromyalgia.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What is fibromyalgia?<br \/>\n<span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>Fibromyalgia is not a classic inflammatory condition. Instead, it is believed that the nervous system becomes hypersensitive \u2013 that is, the body&#039;s pain signals are amplified. This is often referred to as &quot;central sensitization&quot;, where the brain and nervous system react more strongly to stimuli that would not normally cause pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>There is no blood test or scan that can detect fibromyalgia. The diagnosis is typically made based on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Widespread pain for at least 3 months<\/li>\n<li>Tenderness in multiple body areas<\/li>\n<li>Exclusion of other diseases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>The condition is seen more often in women than men and can occur after periods of stress, infection or physical\/mental strain.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Typical symptoms of fibromyalgia<b><br \/>\n<\/b><span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span>Symptoms vary from person to person and can fluctuate in intensity. The most common are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Widespread muscle pain and tenderness<\/li>\n<li>Fatigue \u2013 even after sleep<\/li>\n<li>Morning stiffness<\/li>\n<li>Sleep disorders<\/li>\n<li>Headache<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty concentrating (\u201cfibro-fog\u201d)<\/li>\n<li>Sensitivity to pressure and touch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>Many also experience tension in the neck, shoulders and back, which can worsen the pain experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Massage for fibromyalgia<b><br \/>\n<\/b><span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span>Massage can be an effective way to relieve the symptoms of fibromyalgia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>With gentle and customized treatment, massage can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Increase blood circulation<\/li>\n<li>Reduce muscle tension<\/li>\n<li>Reduce pain intensity<\/li>\n<li>Promote relaxation<\/li>\n<li>Reduce stress and anxiety in the nervous system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>It is important that the treatment is adapted individually. With fibromyalgia, the body can react strongly to excessive pressure, and therefore the work is done with respect for the body&#039;s limits and daily form.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The treatment can be targeted at specific areas of pain or performed as a more holistic treatment depending on needs and preferences.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Trigger point treatment<\/h3>\n<p><span>Trigger points are small, tense, and tender areas in the muscles that can cause radiating pain. Many people with fibromyalgia have particularly active and sensitive trigger points.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Trigger point treatment focuses on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identification of painful points<\/li>\n<li>Controlled pressure and release<\/li>\n<li>Gentle stretching<\/li>\n<li>Improving mobility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>The treatment can reduce local pain and reduce tension, which often gives a feeling of greater freedom of movement and less pressure in the body.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Holistic approach<br \/>\n<span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span>Fibromyalgia often requires a combination of several interventions. In addition to manual therapy, the following may be relevant supportive elements:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Light, regular movement<\/li>\n<li>Relaxation and breathing exercises<\/li>\n<li>Stress reduction<\/li>\n<li>Sleep-improving routines<\/li>\n<li>Gradual build-up of activity level<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>The aim of treatment is not to \u201ccure\u201d fibromyalgia, but to reduce pain, increase body awareness and improve quality of life.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Experienced therapist<b><br \/>\n<\/b><span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span>When treating fibromyalgia, it is crucial to choose a therapist who understands the condition and its complexity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>At Health &amp;\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"il\">The Sports Clinic<\/span><span>\u00a0the treatment is carried out by <a href=\"https:\/\/hiklin.dk\/en\/jan-nordkvist-massage\/\">Jan Nordkvist<\/a>, who has experience in adapting treatment for people with chronic pain. <a href=\"https:\/\/hiklin.onlinebooq.dk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">You can book an appointment with Jan here.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>It is always recommended to consult your doctor or healthcare professional before starting treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition that causes widespread muscle pain, fatigue and tenderness in several areas of the body. Many also experience sleep problems, difficulty concentrating and a general feeling of exhaustion. The condition affects both the body and energy levels \u2013 and can have a major impact on everyday life. At Helse- &amp; Idr\u00e6tsklinikken, massage and trigger point treatment are offered as a soothing and supportive treatment...","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2012,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2009","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ikke-kategoriseret"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hiklin.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2009","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hiklin.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hiklin.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hiklin.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hiklin.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2009"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/hiklin.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2009\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2972,"href":"https:\/\/hiklin.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2009\/revisions\/2972"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hiklin.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2012"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hiklin.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2009"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hiklin.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2009"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hiklin.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2009"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}