Fibromyalgia Awareness Month

  Social action on 'Purple February' opens the debate on chronic pain   Aiming to raise awareness about the importance of diagnosis and treatment for fibromyalgia, an autoimmune disease characterized by chronic pain, physician and pain specialist André Felix, leading the Pain Control Center (CCD), will promote free social actions. It will take place next Saturday, February 11, starting at 7 a.m., at Praia da Guarderia, Enseada do Suá, in Vitória. The social action is marked by the 'Purple February' campaign, which seeks to alert about the importance of an interdisciplinary approach for patients suffering from chronic pain. The program includes debates, breakfast, a round table on nutrition, physical exercises, a dance class, workshops, and interdisciplinary care with doctors, physiotherapists, nutritionists, and psychologists. Physician and pain specialist André Felix also has a surprise reserved for the end of the event. Although many believe that fibromyalgia has no cure, specialist André Felix points out that the best way to treat the disease is through interdisciplinary treatment, as well as lifestyle changes, good nutrition, and daily physical exercises. It is estimated that 30% to 40% of the Brazilian population suffers from some type of chronic pain, and awareness about fibromyalgia is essential. Fibromyalgia is more common in women aged 35 to 60, but it can affect anyone. Early diagnosis is essential to control pain and preserve the well-being and quality of life of patients. "With the diagnosis established, it is essential to care for the individual as a whole, through nutrition, supplementation, physical exercises, and mental health," says the specialist.   Check the program:   From 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. - Reception and distribution of shirts From 8 a.m. to 8:20 a.m. - Welcome from Dr. André Félix From 8:20 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. - Departure for the Va’a Club paddling From 8:30 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. - Mindfulness exercise From 8:50 a.m. to 9:10 a.m. - Lecture on nutrition From 9:10 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. - Breakfast From 9:40 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. - Stretching From 9:50 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. - Functional training From 10:10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. - Dance class From 10:40 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. - Children's program From 11:20 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - Final thanks   Service   Purple February Relevium Date: 02/11/2023 – Saturday Time: starting at 7 a.m. Location: Praia da Guarderia, Enseada do Suá, Vitória. Registrations: https://relevium.com.br/fevereiro-roxo/