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.