How will physiotherapy help me find relief?
Because fibromyalgia is not a disorder, but rather a series of symptoms, there is no single, safe treatment for the condition. However, physiotherapy has been shown to help people effectively control their symptoms.
Doctors will usually prescribe a form of pain medicine or antidepressant to manage symptoms; however, these treatments do not resolve the chronic nature of the disease or the loss of function that chronic pain and depression usually cause.
At PhysioPlus Health Group, we will provide successful care for both managing symptoms over the long term and restoring the full function of your body.
When you arrive for your initial appointment, your Bloor West Village and Kingsway physiotherapist will evaluate your physical capacity, assess your medical history, and address your current symptoms in order to design a treatment plan that meets your specific needs.
Physiotherapy will usually begin with pain-relieving techniques designed to provide relief and facilitate healing. This may include the use of trigger point therapy, massage, stretching, electrical stimulation, or other therapeutic methods that our physiotherapist feels may be helpful for your recovery.
Treatment can include active therapies, such as flexibility exercises, range-of-motion movements, and gentle exercises. It may also include education about self-management strategies, breathing, and relaxation exercises.
We recognize that sometimes taking the first step toward pain relief can be the hardest part. That’s why we’re here to reassure you that you’re in good hands when you come to our Bloor West Village and The Kingsway physiotherapists.
What should I know about fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is an umbrella word used to identify the condition of a person with a certain combination of symptoms.
While the precise causes of fibromyalgia are still uncertain, some medical professionals agree that it could be triggered by an overactive, sympathetic nervous system, or the portion of your body that causes ‘fight or flight’ reactions.
This hypothesis makes sense, as people appear to experience their first signs of fibromyalgia after experiencing a physical or emotionally painful incident, although it has never been clinically confirmed.
Some people who develop fibromyalgia begin with chronic stress or depression, while other symptoms build up over time.
Fibromyalgia often appears to affect more women than men, and the risk of experiencing it increases when you have a family member with the same disease.
The most common symptoms of fibromyalgia include:
- Forgetfulness or disorientation
- Fluctuations in mood
- Fatigue
- Tender areas of the body
- Chronic and/or sharp muscle pains
- Sensitivity to touch/numbness
- Disrupted sleep cycles/irregular sleep schedules
- Nausea
GET STARTED ON YOUR TREATMENT PLAN TODAY
No matter where you are on your pain relief journey, physiotherapy can make your life easier and your pain more manageable.
Request an appointment at PhysioPlus Health Group and find out how we can get you started on the road to recovery.
