What is physical therapy? The main goals of physical therapy (PT) are to provide pain management, improve mobility, maximize functionality, implement injury recovery, and prevent future damage. A physical therapist evaluates the person and condition to treat illnesses and injuries related to the musculoskeletal (bones and muscles), neurological (brain), cardiopulmonary (heart and lungs) and integumentary (skin) systems….

Fibromyalgia (FMS), a chronic condition that causes widespread muscle pain and fatigue, can be primary or secondary. In primary (idiopathic) fibromyalgia—the more common form—the cause is unknown. In secondary fibromyalgia, the symptoms are related to another underlying health condition, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or Lyme disease.1 This article discusses primary and secondary fibromyalgia. It explains the…

Fibromyalgia is a condition marked by widespread musculoskeletal pain, often accompanied by fatigue, sleep disturbances, memory issues, and mood imbalances. Researchers posit that fibromyalgia intensifies the perception of pain by influencing the processing of both painful and non-painful signals in the brain and spinal cord. Symptoms typically emerge following an event, such as physical trauma,…