Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition causing widespread muscle pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and tenderness in specific areas of the body. It’s not ‘in your head’ — it’s real, and it changes how the nervous system processes pain signals. Physiotherapy can’t cure fibromyalgia, but a gentle, progressive program of movement, manual therapy, and education makes flare-ups less frequent and less severe.

What Fibromyalgia feels like

• Chronic widespread pain
• Heightened pain in response to tactile pressure
• Constant dull ache, typically arising from muscles
• Decreased pain threshold or tender points
• Numbness or tingling in the fingers and feet
• Muscle knots, cramping, and weakness
• Morning stiffness
• Fatigue
• Sleep disturbance
• Anxiety

Common causes of Fibromyalgia

• Genetics
• Infections
• Physical or emotional trauma

How we treat Fibromyalgia at Physio Wellness

There is no single fix for fibromyalgia — recovery comes from combining the right treatments for your specific situation. Your physiotherapist will assess your case in detail and recommend a plan from these proven approaches:

• Physiotherapy — Hands-on assessment and a custom exercise plan to address the root cause, not just the pain. Learn more
• Registered Massage Therapy — Therapeutic massage to release muscle tension and improve circulation to the affected area. Learn more
• Acupuncture — Targeted needling to reduce inflammation and trigger the body’s natural pain relief. Learn more

When to come in

Book a consultation if your symptoms have lasted more than a week, are getting worse, or are interfering with sleep, work, or daily activities. We offer same-week appointments and direct bill most insurers.