Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes widespread pain in muscles, bones, joints and connective tissues in the body. The condition can be accompanied by fatigue, sleep disturbance, mood changes, migraines, numbness/tingling and exercise intolerance.
Common fibromyalgia tender points in areas of the body:
- Arms (elbows)
- Buttocks
- Chest
- Knees
- Lower back
- Neck
- Rib cage
- Shoulders
- Thighs
People who have fibromyalgia symptoms and signs might also experience:
- Tension headaches
- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Anxiety and depression
- Migraine headaches
- Interstitial cystitis or painful bladder syndrome
- Restless leg syndrome
- Sleep apnea
Fibromyalgia Treatment
Medical tests are often required to rule out other conditions before the diagnosis can be made. Patients with fibromyalgia or myofascial pain often have musculoskeletal problems that enhance their symptoms.
Lack of joint alignment along with muscle trigger points cause the the body to adopt abnormal movement patterns.
This demands more energy making it difficult to performing exercise. These joint and muscle problems must be addressed in order for muscles to function properly.
Once muscle and joint are moving with improved alignment, the patient should notice decreased effort with movement, less pain and greater energy because the body is not working as hard.
Call Rebalance Physical Therapy at two convenient office locations:
Narberth, PA – Mainline
319 Price Avenue
Narberth, PA 19072
Phone: 267-282-1301
Philadelphia
1601 Walnut Street
Suite 606
Philadelphia, Pa 19102
Phone: 267-282-1301
