Fibromyalgia is a disorder that results in widespread musculoskeletal pain, extreme fatigue, lack of sleep and problems associated with mood. To combat the debilitating effects caused by this condition, it is important to immediately get started on a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.
This condition frequently occurs in women and has a genetic component. If you are suffering from these symptoms, it is important to see a rheumatologist who specializes in problems with the joints, muscles or bones. A specialist will perform a detailed medical history, conduct a physical exam, take a blood test and do diagnostic imaging to determine a concrete diagnosis.
In the event that fibromyalgia is suspected and all other possible causes have been ruled out, your doctor will evaluate if the widespread pain has lasted at least three months and check for any fatigue, cognitive dysfunction or unrefreshed sleep over the past week. If this is the case for you, your doctor will recommend fibromyalgia treatment that can help manage your symptoms, such as the physical therapy methods listed below.
Types of fibromyalgia treatment
Although there is no cure for fibromyalgia, physical therapy is one of the most effective ways to manage the symptoms caused by this condition. A physical therapist can evaluate your fibromyalgia and determine the treatments best suited for relieving the widespread pain caused by this condition, as well as increasing your energy levels, elevating your mood and improving your sleep. This can be accomplished through the following fibromyalgia treatments:
- Low-impact exercises
- Manual therapy
- Strengthening exercises
- Electrical stimulation
- Stretching exercises
- Trigger point therapy
- Range of motion exercises
Visit Whatcom Physical Therapy for fibromyalgia treatment today
Are you ready to start on your path to wellness from fibromyalgia? Let Whatcom Physical Therapy help you get there. In addition to the active and passive exercises mentioned above, our expert team is trained to use SCENAR Therapy, which has proven effective for chronic pain treatment associated with fibromyalgia. This medical device is used to stimulate the body’s own healing process by sending electrical stimulation onto and through the skin to communicate with all functions of the body.
Contact our team today to learn more about our fibromyalgia treatments like SCENAR or to schedule an initial appointment at Whatcom Physical Therapy.
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