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Fibromyalgia

Mary K.

"With having very little exercise for 2 years due to surgeries and living with arthritis and fibromyalgia for 30 years - it was time for me to do something. After treatment at Wellspring, I am able to do everything from cleaning my house, doing laundry, and just being able to walk without pain. The staff at Wellspring is awesome. I have never met such a group of caring people! Everyone was very patient with me while I improved over 5 months. It took 30 years to get in the shape I was, so 5 months was a miracle."

If You’re Living with Fibromyalgia, There’s Help

Are You Ready to Find Relief for Your Fibromyalgia Symptoms?

Do you know if you have been living with fibromyalgia? Symptoms can vary, so it can be difficult to tell.

It’s common to feel minor pain now and again. You may occasionally feel sore from exercising or get a bruise tripping over an object. Most of the time, you can push through or administer an over-the-counter medicine and continue with your day. However, sometimes you can experience pain that’s widespread and chronic, failing to diminish despite your best efforts. This can cause a significant impact on your life that anti-inflammatory drugs simply will not fix.

In instances when you are suffering from chronic pain that coincides with fatigue, changes in mood, or irregular sleep patterns, you may be dealing with a more serious health condition known as fibromyalgia.

If you can identify, contact Wellspring Health Center today to request a complimentary consultation with one of our Eden Prairie, MN physical therapists. We can help provide relief for your fibromyalgia.

Physical therapy and fibromyalgia relief

At Wellspring Health Center, we can efficiently treat both short-term and long-term symptoms to help you restore optimal function to your body.

Fibromyalgia is a collection of symptoms, there is no single, foolproof treatment for the condition. Our Eden Prairie, MN physical therapists will examine your physical abilities, analyze your medical history, and discuss your current symptoms with you to design a treatment plan that will fit your unique needs.

Your physician will most often prescribe a pain reliever or an antidepressant for symptoms of pain or stress, but these drugs will not treat the chronic nature of your condition or the impairment caused by chronic pain.

Physical therapy treatments commonly begin with pain-relieving modalities to provide relief and speed up your recovery. This may incorporate the use of trigger point therapy, stretching, electrical stimulation, or other therapeutic tools your physical therapist believes can help you recover. Following this, your therapy will be geared towards active treatments, such as muscle-building exercises, range-of-motion activities, and cardiovascular workouts.

So, what exactly is fibromyalgia?

Currently, the exact causes of fibromyalgia are unclear. Still, health professionals consider several likely causes, including an overactive sympathetic nervous system, the system which is responsible for “fight or flight” reactions. This theory makes sense because the symptoms most often begin after suffering a serious trauma or stressor, although it has not been scientifically proven.

As an umbrella term, fibromyalgia refers to someone who is suffering from a mix of symptoms. In some people, a dysregulated immune system, chronic stress or depression may cause the condition’s onset. Additional symptoms tend to evolve as time goes on.

Fibromyalgia also impacts more women than men. If you have a family member with the condition, your probability of developing it is increased. The most common symptoms of fibromyalgia include:

  • Nausea
  • Fluctuations in mood
  • Forgetfulness or disorientation
  • Disrupted sleep cycles/irregular sleep schedules
  • Sensitivity to touch/numbness
  • Chronic and/or sharp muscle pains
  • Tender areas of the body
  • Fatigue

Ready to find relief?

Researchers have found that cardiovascular exercise paired with postural strengthening exercises alleviates general pain and boosts energy levels, improves sleep quality, and regulates mood.

Regardless of where you are in your fibromyalgia journey, you can find pain relief through our Eden Prairie, MN holistic physical therapy services. Contact Wellspring Health Center in Eden Prairie, MN today for your complimentary consultation, and begin your trip toward recovery and restoration.