Sharon and Ginevra share personal stories about their early struggles with fibromyalgia and treatments that helped them at the beginning of their journeys. They discuss the role of naturopathic treatments like dietary changes, essential practices like improving sleep, and effective manual therapies such as myofascial release and craniosacral therapy. They also talk about the challenges of finding the right healthcare providers and the complexities of exercise with fibromyalgia, giving practical advice on how to navigate these issues.
Link to myofascial stretching with foam roller:
https://youtu.be/hwAtsnd5-UM
00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Show
01:58 Early Struggles and First Steps
05:23 The Importance of Sleep
07:55 Discovering Effective Therapies
16:23 The Role of Exercise
22:16 Conclusion and Next Steps
About Sharon: One year after being diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 1997, Sharon founded a Fibro Support & Education Group in Michigan that has grown into a national 501(c)3 non-profit organization called the Fibromyalgia Association. The Association provides support, education, and advocacy. She became a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) to help people manage Fibromyalgia and chronic pain.
Learn more about Sharon and Fibro Coaching at https://www.hwcsharon.com
Learn more about the Fibromyalgia Association at https://www.managefibromyalgia.org/
Join the Fibromyalgia Association community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FibroAssociation
Ginevra Liptan, MD developed fibromyalgia while in medical school at Tufts University. Using herself as a guinea pig was able to find enough effective treatment to get back to school and has dedicated her medical career to treating fibromyalgia. She is board-certified in internal medicine, with additional training in integrative and functional medicine. Learn about her treatment approach to fibromyalgia in her book The FibroManual: A Complete Fibromyalgia Treatment Guide for You and Your Doctor available on Amazon here https://amzn.to/41lgk4I
Learn more about Dr. Ginevra and sign up for her email newsletter at https://www.drginevra.com/
Learn more about the show at https://www.thefibroshow.com