Fibromyalgia Support & Management in Colwood
We focus on down-regulating an overactive nervous system using highly empathetic, gentle therapeutic techniques.
Is This You?
- ✓Experiencing widespread, unpredictable muscle pain.
- ✓Dealing with extreme fatigue that doesn't improve with sleep.
- ✓Struggling with cognitive difficulties, often called "fibro fog."
- ✓Fearful that deep tissue massage will trigger a severe flare-up.
Understanding the Nervous System
Fibromyalgia involves central sensitization—your brain and spinal cord become highly reactive to signals that aren't normally painful. Instead of trying to "force" muscles to relax with deep pressure (which often backfires), our goal is to gently guide your autonomic nervous system from an active 'fight-or-flight' state down into a restoring 'rest-and-digest' rhythm.
Our Clinical Approach
We start with active pain scale monitoring, precise tender point awareness, and an evaluation of your autonomic nervous system tone. Your comfort dictates everything we do during the session.
The Sync Difference
By bridging RMT, Athletic Therapy for mobility maintenance, and Nutritional guidance to address systemic inflammation, we offer a comprehensive support layer designed specifically to respect your sensitive threshold.
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Practice diaphragmatic breathing for 5 minutes before bed. This manually stimulates the vagus nerve, shifting your body out of the 'fight or flight' state and calming an overactive nervous system.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about fibromyalgia support and management.
Is deep tissue massage safe for fibromyalgia?
For many people with fibromyalgia, deep tissue massage can trigger severe flare-ups. We focus on gentle, nervous-system calming techniques (like myofascial release) to avoid overloading your pain receptors.
How do you evaluate autonomic nervous system tone?
We assess your breathing patterns, resting muscle tension, and overall subjective stress levels. This tells us how 'wound up' your fight-or-flight system is, so we can adjust our pressure accordingly.
Can nutrition play a role in fibromyalgia management?
Yes, nutrition can influence systemic inflammation and energy levels. While it doesn't 'cure' fibromyalgia, resolving nutritional deficits can help mitigate factors that worsen 'fibro fog' and fatigue.
Where is Sync Massage Therapy Located
Sync Massage Therapy
Sync Massage Therapy is located inside the Coastal Offices at the end of the Holiday Inn parking lot. Serving Colwood, Langford, and the West Shore community.
- Monday9:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue - Thu8:00am - 8:00pm
- Friday9:00am - 5:00pm
- Sat - SunClosed
Free parking available on site.