Fibromyalgia Relief
Don't Let Chronic Pain Control Your Life
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition that affects your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Though often viewed as difficult to treat, there are many effective therapies that can ease your pain and improve your quality of life.
At the Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Center, our team provides innovative treatments and therapies to help those suffering from fibromyalgia. We take a comprehensive approach to manage your symptoms and restore your function.
Fibromyalgia Q & A
What is fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a long-term pain condition that causes widespread muscle and joint pain and fatigue. The pain may come and go, but fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that significantly affects quality of life.
Though there's no cure for fibromyalgia, there are many effective treatments that can help you manage your pain and improve your daily function.
The team at startPTNow specializes in providing active care for chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia, offering comprehensive approaches to pain management and improved quality of life.
What are the symptoms of fibromyalgia?
Widespread pain throughout the body is the most common symptom of fibromyalgia. In addition to pain, people with fibromyalgia also experience a range of other symptoms that can impact daily life.
The symptoms of fibromyalgia may come and go, and you may notice certain conditions or situations trigger symptom flare-ups. Common triggers include:
Stress is one of the primary triggers of a fibromyalgia flare-up. Emotional stress, changes in routine, and poor sleep can all contribute to increased symptoms.
Physical factors such as overexercising, poor diet choices, and weather changes can also trigger fibromyalgia symptoms. Avoiding these triggers can be challenging, but the team at startPTNow can help you design a comprehensive management plan that improves how you respond to stress and other triggers.
People with fibromyalgia often have co-occurring conditions that require integrated treatment approaches for optimal management.
How can physical therapy help fibromyalgia?
Physical activity and strength training are some of the primary treatments for fibromyalgia. Exercise reduces stress and releases natural chemicals that ease pain and boost mood, providing significant relief from fibromyalgia symptoms.
The startPTNow team specializes in creating customized exercise programs for fibromyalgia, tailoring care that best meets your unique fitness levels, pain tolerance, and health needs.
Before making any treatment recommendations, your physical therapist conducts a comprehensive initial assessment, reviewing your medical history and evaluating your muscle strength and balance, flexibility, and joint mobility.
Your physical therapist uses the information gathered from your assessment to design your functional goals and treatment plan, which may include:
Therapeutic Exercise
- Personalized exercise program
- Strength training
- Core training and stabilization
- Gentle stretching routines
- Graduated activity planning
Manual Therapy
- Manual stretching
- Joint mobilization
- Myofascial release
- Pressure point release
- Manual traction
Advanced Modalities
- Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM)
- Dry needling
- Electrical stimulation
- Ultrasound therapy
- Stress management education
In addition to your treatment plan, our team provides comprehensive education about your diagnosis and how movement can ease your pain. We focus on helping you develop sustainable strategies for managing fibromyalgia symptoms long-term.
Take control of your fibromyalgia symptoms by calling StartPTNow or scheduling an appointment online today.
