What is Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition that causes:
- Widespread muscle and body pain
- Fatigue (feeling constantly tired)
- Sleep problems
- “Brain fog” (trouble concentrating or remembering)
It’s not due to injury or inflammation in the muscles themselves. Instead, it’s related to how the nervous system processes pain—your body becomes more sensitive, a concept called Central Sensitization.
How physiotherapy helps
Physio is actually one of the most important treatments for fibromyalgia—but it’s very different from treating an injury. The focus is gradual, gentle, and consistent.
This involves graded exercises, pacing and energy management, education on pain management, relaxing and nervous system calming