Some techniques can help reduce pain and improve the quality of life of the patient
With the recent sanction of law no. 15,176/2025, fibromyalgia has been recognized as physical disability throughout the national territory. The measure represents progress in receiving an invisible condition in the eyes, but intensely present in the life of about 3% of the Brazilians, according to the data of the Brazilian company of rheumatology (SBR).
However, the new legislation has impactful both on health and on discussions on social inclusion. This is because it allows people with the condition to be legally framed as people with disabilities (PCD), guaranteeing easy access to public policies, jobs, competitions and social benefits.
A pain that is difficult to demonstrate
One of the most discussed points after the approval of the law is the fact that the fibromyalgia It has no specific biomarkers. That is, there is no laboratory examination that objectively demonstrates the presence of the disease. The diagnosis is clinical, based on the symptoms described by the patient, such as widespread musculoskeletal pain, extreme tiredness, sleep disorders, cognitive changes and even depression.
“The pain of fibromyalgia is not a common pain, it is chronic, widespread and continuous, which affects the body in a general way and affects the basic daily functions”, explains the orthopedist specialist and pain Dr. Luiz Felipe Carvalho.
This scenario leads to the distrust of many, including the medical community, making the patient’s journey even more difficult. “The patient with fibromyalgia often feels that he is exaggerating, that is stress or freshness. Therefore, legal recognition is also a symbolic recognition of this pain and struggle of these people,” says the doctor.
Techniques that help Control symptoms
Although there is still no cure for fibromyalgia, the control of symptoms is possible with a supplementary care plan. According to Dr. Luiz Felipe Carvalho, the most important thing is to identify the treatment, respecting the limits and needs of each patient.
“The treatment of fibromyalgia is not simply to pass a medicine. It is necessary to take care of the body and mind, focusing on quality of life. The patient should not be treated with disbelief, but with empathy and science, “he says.
Some of the most effective resources for pain management are:
- Low impact physical exercise as walks of light, lengthening and aerobics of the water;
- Specific medicines that modulate neurotransmitters associated with chronic pain and sleep;
- Psychotherapy and follow -up emotional, essential to face the psychological impact of the syndrome.
Yoga as an ally in relief from pain
Among the various techniques used in disease control, yoga helps to balance the mind and emotions, reducing stress and anxiety, which can worsen the perception of pain. “Conscious breathing techniques help to have more balance and to soften these symptoms, especially in conditions in which there is a strong emotional connection, such as fibromyalgia”, explains Professor Francisco Kaiut.
According to the Yoga Ravi Kaiut teacher, the big differential is how practice acts in the nervous, musculoskeletal system and hormonal balance, helping the body to respond better to medical treatments. “Yoga is a resource that completes treatmentsBy acting in the relief of pain, improvement of the mobility and quality of life of those who live with various clinical conditions, “he concludes.
By Tayanne Silva
Source: Terra
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