Osteopathy for Fibromyalgia  

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes a person to have widespread pain over the body, in particular within the muscles and other soft tissues, such as tendons and ligaments.

Other fibromyalgia symptoms include stiffness of muscles, fatigue, low mood, tiredness / poor sleep, and memory cloudiness. The symptoms can be aggravated by negative comments such as “it is all in the head” from others, cold and damp weather conditions, stress whether at home or work, poor sleeping patterns or trauma.

It is more common in young and middle-aged females and can often be present with other unrelated body-wide rheumatic complaints. It does also occur in other age groups as well as men and children.

 The best treatment protocol for fibromyalgia includes stretching, massage, heat and exercise, and stress management, all of which we can provide and advise on.

Improved sleep is also critical, and Osteopathic treatment to aid sleep, and reviewing sleeping protocols, will help in this regard.