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March 31, 2006
Treating Fibromyalgia
The Community Press profiles Dr. Hal Blatman, a Kentucky physician who has a pain clinic and is a leader in the field of fibromyalgia treatment, taking a holistic approach.
There is not a cure for the disease, although those affected by it and Blatman said it is possible to manage the symptoms.
He recommends a holistic approach to the condition, and employs education, aromatherapy, nutrition tips, massage therapy, trigger point injections, acupuncture and other approaches to help patients. Some also receive medications, or attend physical therapy, he said.
"We pay attention to the whole of the person as much as possible, because everybody's different," he said.
Dr. Blatman has also written a book, The Art of Body Maintenance: Winners' Guide to Pain Relief, to help those with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and myofascial pain.
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Posted by linda at March 31, 2006 11:29 PM
