It is a syndrome characterized by diffuse musculoskeletal pain, tenderness and other general symptoms such as sleep and emotional disturbance.

Symptoms:

Diffuse pain, fatigue, hypersensitivity to touch, light, sound and memory disturbances. Fibromyalgia pain is described as constant and deep.

The causes are unknown. A trauma or emotional stress or even a disease may be responsible.

Most researchers agree that there is a disorder in the transmission of nerve impulses in the central nervous system.

Treatment:

• Relaxation techniques, diet and exercise play an important role in treatment.
• Α gentle exercise program with stretches helps maintain muscle tone and reduce pain and stiffness (swimming, cycling, walking and hydrotherapy), therapeutic massage, acupuncture, gentle aerobic exercise, yoga.