Physical Therapies Excess stress is known to cause or precipitate attacks of fibromyalgia, so stress reduction techniques should be part of the therapy.
Deep breathing is fundamental to stress-reduction.
Deep, relaxed inhalations, expanding the entire chest cavity and using the full diaphragm muscle, is vital to deep breathing. Lymph drainage can be very beneficial, as it helps to detoxify muscle and body tissue. Take saunas and warm baths, and apply warm compresses and packs to help alleviate the pain. Heat applied to the painful areas helps to increase blood supply and relax muscles. Stretching exercises that promote flexion of affected muscles are recommended.