Fibromyalgia
Gentle, paced physiotherapy to help manage the widespread pain, fatigue and stiffness of fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia is a condition of widespread pain, fatigue, poor sleep and heightened sensitivity throughout the body. It's understood as a problem of how the nervous system processes pain — amplifying signals — rather than damage in the muscles and joints themselves, even though the pain is very real.
Living with fibromyalgia can feel overwhelming, and the pain and fatigue often make exercise seem impossible. Yet carefully paced movement is one of the best-evidenced treatments, helping to reduce pain sensitivity, improve sleep and restore function — provided it's introduced gently and gradually.
We meet you exactly where you are, with a kind, individualised program that builds your tolerance to activity in small, manageable steps and gives you practical tools to manage flare-ups and energy across the week.
Common causes
- A sensitised, over-responsive nervous system
- Disrupted, unrefreshing sleep
- Physical or emotional stress as a trigger
- Deconditioning from reduced activity
- Often no single cause — a combination of factors
Signs & symptoms
- Widespread muscle pain and tenderness
- Persistent, often overwhelming fatigue
- Poor or unrefreshing sleep
- Stiffness, especially in the mornings
- Difficulty concentrating ('fibro fog')
How we treat fibromyalgia
A clear, step-by-step path from settling your symptoms to lasting recovery — tailored to you at every stage.
Understand & plan
We take time to understand your symptoms, triggers and goals, and explain the condition so the plan makes sense and feels achievable.
Gentle graded exercise
We start well within your limits and build very gradually, the approach shown to reduce pain and fatigue without provoking big flares.
Pacing & energy management
We teach practical pacing strategies so you can do more across the week without the boom-and-bust cycle.
Sleep & self-management
We address sleep, relaxation and flare-up planning, giving you lasting tools to manage the condition yourself.
What to expect
Progress with fibromyalgia is gradual and best measured over months, focusing on improving function, energy and sleep as much as reducing pain. Patience and consistency are far more effective than pushing hard.
We adjust the program continually to your energy and symptoms, and put you in control with strategies you can use for life. Many people meaningfully improve their day-to-day capacity and wellbeing.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about fibromyalgia and how we treat it.
Is fibromyalgia 'all in my head'?
No. Fibromyalgia is a real condition involving how the nervous system processes pain. The pain and fatigue are genuine, and they can be helped.
Won't exercise make me worse?
Not when introduced gently and gradually. Paced exercise is one of the most effective treatments — the key is starting small and building slowly.
Can it be cured?
There's no cure, but symptoms can be significantly improved and managed, allowing many people to regain function and quality of life.
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