About Dr. Rob Scranton

Dr. Scranton’s passion for taking on and caring for the most severe patient cases, even those turned away by other doctors, as well as his compassion for those suffering from Fibromyalgia have helped take him to the upper echelons in his field. Now Dr. Scranton is serving as President of the Fibromyalgia Centers of America (FCA). Dr. Scranton trains other doctors to successfully treat Fibromyalgia. Dr. Scranton’s goal is to successfully treat as many fibromyalgia patients as possible and by extension in training other doctors to do likewise.

How Good Is Water Aerobics In Helping Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia Water AerobicsIt is really important to work closely and follow the advice of your health care provider when it comes to what exercise you should participate in to help you control the effects of your fibromyalgia. Researchers are looking closely as to what benefits can be derived from exercise, and just as importantly what types of exercise proves to be the most advantageous.

Group one

This group was set up to follow an 8 week program that consisted of a set routine for […]

By |2018-03-29T22:28:15+00:00January 6th, 2014|Categories: Exercise and Fibromyalgia, Water Aerobics|2 Comments

Yoga and Fibromyalgia – Does It Help?

Fibromyalgia YogaFor those suffering with fibromyalgia, anything that is going to bring some type of relief is most welcome. Fortunately, there have been a lot more studies taking place in respect to both what causes this affliction and what can be done to try and eradicate it, as well as control the painful symptoms that accompany it.

One particular study focused on whether yoga would offer any relief. This was a study conducted by  James Carson, Ph.D. from the OHSU School of Medicine. […]

By |2018-03-29T22:28:25+00:00January 4th, 2014|Categories: Exercise and Fibromyalgia, Yoga|Comments Off on Yoga and Fibromyalgia – Does It Help?
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