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6. Hot Water Therapy
Staying relaxed is one of the most effective ways to manage your fibromyalgia fatigue, but that can be easier said than done. Psychological techniques like progressive muscle relaxation can be very effective, but physical treatment with heat and moisture will add another welcome dimension. For instance, a hot shower will quickly relax tense muscles by opening the capillaries and improving circulation; the effects are even greater if you can manage to stretch out the shower (or bath) for more than 10 minutes. Try to start and end your day with a soothing spell in warm water, and consider investing in a shower head with a few different settings to stimulate your skin and massage your muscles.
Drugs can reduce discomfort but can’t get to the source of your pain. Targeted therapy may help - try these behavioural, physical, and artistic therapies!
