Hello,
I tried cupping, as it affects the deep muscles in the body, it relaxes my muscle, increase the blood flow and oxygen to the tissue, reduced the stiffness I have. Also, Epsom salt baths, and I do exercises like Gi Gong, yin yoga, walking, gentle stretches and meditation. When I'm having a flare up, in that moment I do breathing exercises, as it calms me down, reduces the anxiety and stress to my muscles, so they don't tighen up even more, I stretch put my body and try to relax it as much as possible and use pillows or cushions to make myself comfortable until it eases. I also look at what I eat, more vegatables, quinona instead of rice, more wholefoods, fresh foods, as I have IBS, allegeries and some food intollerances, so I avoid a s much processed foods as possible. I work freelance due to my fibro, several herniated discs, and experience neurophatic pain and sciatia, so I do everything I can to keep my body mobile so I can be self sufficient, and get help in at home when I need it. It's great to read some individuals are having saunas, steams, massages, physio, counselling, exercise and holistic treatments to help reduce their symptoms as medication alone won't help us manage our conditions. It requires an intergrated approach of several methods.