What is fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain syndrome characterized by widespread pain in muscles and connective tissue, accompanied by fatigue and sleep problems. The symptoms are real, even if conventional examinations often show no clear findings.
At its core, there is altered pain processing in the nervous system – the body reacts more sensitively to stimuli that would otherwise not cause pain.
What are the symptoms of fibromyalgia?
Characteristic symptoms include:
- widespread pain in multiple body regions
- persistent fatigue and unrefreshing sleep
- concentration and memory problems
- increased pressure sensitivity at typical points
- Morning stiffness
What causes fibromyalgia?
The cause is altered pain processing in the central nervous system, which often interacts with chronic stress, sleep disturbances, and psychological burdens.
What are the risk factors for fibromyalgia?
Contributing factors include persistent stress, lack of sleep, psychological burdens, and a family predisposition.
What are the treatment methods for fibromyalgia?
Since fibromyalgia affects many aspects, a combination of exercise therapy, pain treatment, and psychological support is most effective. The goal is to alleviate pain and fatigue and gradually increase resilience.
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How does Clínica Es Castell help with fibromyalgia?
Clínica Es Castell in Mallorca treats fibromyalgia holistically – with individually tailored pain therapy, exercise programs, and pain psychology. Because long-lasting pain also leaves its mark on the mind, we integrate both these aspects.
More on this in the section Orthopedics & Pain Therapy; for pronounced fatigue, we work with Regeneration & Longevity together.