Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia, or FMS, is a chronic condition, characterized by muscle and joint pain, sleep disturbances, and fatigue. Other symptoms include irritability of the bowel and bladder, cold hands and feet, morning stiffness, headaches, decreased attention span, memory loss, and hyper-sensitivity to light, sound, touch, and smell. Physical therapy can play an important role in helping individuals manage symptoms, restore function and movement, and improve quality of life, for those with this chronic condition.