Fibromyalgiafibromyalgia physical therapy

Fibromyalgia is a disorder that causes musculoskeletal pain throughout the body, exhaustion,
weakness, insomnia, memory loss, and mood changes. Sometimes people slowly develop these symptoms over time and other times they suddenly begin after a traumatic event, infection, or an event that causes extreme stress. It is believed that this disorder alters the way one’s brain signals what is and is not painful. Coping with this condition can be extremely difficult depending on the severity. There is no cure for fibromyalgia: however, physical therapy can greatly improve many of these symptoms.

Physical Therapy for Fibromyalgia

The therapist at John Goetze Physical Therapy use many techniques to help patients suffering with Fibromyalgia. Here is a list of the therapies and education that is provided during visits.

  • Strength building
  • Improve range of motion
  • Daily living and how to prevent flareups
  • Proper posture and correct muscle function
  • Ways to avoid fatigue
  • Stretching to improve flexibility
  • Relaxation techniques
  • Ways to reduce the muscles from becoming tense
  • Exercise routines
  • Manual myofascial release techniques
  • Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS unit)

If you have this disorder, don’t live your life in pain. The experts at John Goetze physical therapy are ready to help you on your journey towards a pain-free life.

Click to read more about Physical Therapy for Fibromyalgia on WebMD.