Fibromyalgia is a chronic neurologic health condition that causes widespread pain and extreme fatigue throughout the body. Fibromyalgia can be confused with arthritis, or joint inflammation as it has similar symptoms. However, Fibromyalgia does not cause inflammation or long-term damage to the joints or the painful areas. This means Fibromyalgia mainly causes soft tissue pain or myofascial pain which myotherapists can treat and manage.
The exact cause of Fibromyalgia is still unknown but some risk factors include:
Symptoms:
More research needs to be done to better understand Fibromyalgia. However, what we do know is Fibromyalgia can affect one’s quality of life in so many ways and that’s why it is so important to make sure you seek help. We can help manage your Fibromyalgia pain through hands-on treatment and lifestyle changes that we will recommend you do. Managing Fibromyalgia is a team effort and you don’t have to suffer alone.