Fibromyalgia and Persistent Pain Support

Fibromyalgia is a complex condition that can affect many aspects of daily life. It is commonly associated with widespread pain, fatigue, sleep difficulties, cognitive symptoms ("brain fog"), and increased sensitivity to physical, emotional, and environmental stressors.

Living with fibromyalgia can be frustrating, particularly when symptoms fluctuate from day to day or when traditional approaches to exercise and rehabilitation have not been helpful.

At My Community Physio, we understand that fibromyalgia is more than just pain. Our approach focuses on helping you better understand your symptoms, improve function, build confidence with movement, and develop practical strategies to navigate daily life.

Our approach

We recognise that pushing through symptoms is often not the answer.

Instead, we focus on:

✔ Meeting your body where it is at

✔ Sustainable progress over perfection

✔ Individualised treatment plans

✔ Education and self-management skills

✔ Supporting both physical and nervous system health

✔ Working with fluctuating symptoms rather than fighting against them

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How Physiotherapy Can Help

Physiotherapy cannot "cure" fibromyalgia, but it can play an important role in helping you improve function, manage symptoms, and regain confidence in your body.

Our approach focuses on:

  • Understanding Your Symptoms

  • Education is one of the most powerful tools available.

  • Understanding what is happening in your body can help reduce fear, uncertainty, and symptom-related distress.

  • Pacing and Energy Management

  • Building confidence with movement

  • Pain managemet strategies

Home Visits, Clinic Appointments & Telehealth

We understand that attending appointments can sometimes be challenging when living with fibromyalgia.

My Community Physio offers:

  • Home visit physiotherapy across Adelaide

  • Clinic appointments

  • Telehealth consultations

This allows us to provide support in a way that works best for you.

Common Symptoms of Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia can present differently for everyone, but common symptoms include:

  • Widespread muscle and joint pain

  • Persistent fatigue

  • Brain fog and concentration difficulties

  • Sleep disturbances

  • Morning stiffness

  • Headaches and migraines

  • Sensitivity to touch, noise, light, or temperature

  • Exercise intolerance

  • Dizziness or autonomic symptoms

  • Irritable bowel symptoms

  • Increased symptom flares during periods of stress, illness, or overexertion

Many people with fibromyalgia also experience overlapping conditions such as POTS, dysautonomia, hypermobility, EDS, HSD, chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), migraines, or chronic pain conditions.

Who This Service Is For

This service may be suitable if you:

  • Have a diagnosis of fibromyalgia

  • Experience widespread pain and fatigue

  • Feel stuck in a cycle of flare-ups and recovery

  • Are unsure how to exercise safely

  • Have stopped activities because of symptoms

  • Experience overlapping conditions such as POTS, dysautonomia, EDS, HSD, or ME/CFS

  • Want practical strategies to improve function and quality of life