Understanding Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition that causes widespread pain, fatigue and areas of tenderness. It affects the body’s soft tissues and the symptoms can look very different from one person to the next, which is why managing it can feel so complicated.
There isn’t a single “fix”. Effective care usually means easing symptoms while looking at the bigger picture — sleep, stress, movement and nutrition — so you can manage the condition over the long term.
How it can affect day to day life:
Chronic pain and tiredness can make everyday tasks harder. You might find you’re less active, work feels tougher, and social plans slip. It’s also common to feel low or anxious when symptoms keep flaring. The key is to find an approach that’s tailored to you.
How we can help:
At Backs and Joints, we see many patients with fibromyalgia. Chiropractic care can help reduce pain and improve quality of life. Your plan may include:
Gentle spinal adjustments
Simple home exercises and pacing strategies
Practical advice on sleep, stress and nutrition
Our aim is to help you:
Reduce pain
Improve range of movement
Sleep better
Ease muscle tension
Boost day-to-day energy
Build confidence in self-management
What we have learned:
Fibromyalgia isn’t something to “cure”, but it can be supported. Over time, most people recognise their own patterns and triggers. We often hear comments like:
“I overdid it and it’s set off a flare-up.”
“I stopped my magnesium because I felt better, then the pain came back.”
“Work was stressful and now my legs hurt again.”
That awareness is useful. Our job is to help calm symptoms when they spike and work with you on a plan that fits your life — so you know how to manage your fibromyalgia, not someone else’s.
