A Better Understanding of Fibromyalgia Starts Here
Living with fibromyalgia is challenging enough. Persistent pain, fatigue, and brain fog can all have a big impact on your quality of life. But then you consider how misunderstood the condition is, and the challenges can really start adding up.
At Moore Myoworx, we’ve seen firsthand how these widespread myths can affect people with fibromyalgia. At best, they can leave you feeling discouraged or unheard. At worst, they can prevent you from getting the care you need.
That’s why a big part of our approach is helping our patients understand both fibromyalgia itself and their treatment options. We aim to move beyond mere symptom relief to help you see how your nervous system, muscles, and movement patterns can work together to more effectively manage fibromyalgia.
Breaking Down the Biggest Myths About Fibromyalgia
Myth #1: Fibromyalgia Is “All in Your Head”
This is probably one of the most damaging fibromyalgia myths out there, so let’s get this out of the way first: Fibromyalgia is a real condition involving changes in how the brain and nervous system process pain.
While the condition isn’t fully understood, it’s likely rooted in central sensitization, which makes your spinal cord and brain more sensitive over time. As a result, your body’s “volume control” for pain gets turned up higher than it should, and ordinary touch or gentle movements get misread by the brain as painful danger signals.
Because symptoms involve the nervous system, they may not always be visible on X-rays or MRI scans. That does not make them any less real.
Myth #2: Exercise Makes Fibromyalgia Worse
Many people with fibromyalgia find that exercise can trigger pain or other symptoms, so it’s understandable that they might be hesitant to try exercise as a form of treatment. However, avoiding movement completely can lead to muscle weakness, reduced endurance, and joint stiffness–all of which can affect pain sensitivity over time.
The key is finding movement that works for your current ability level. We want to stress that therapeutic exercise at Moore Myoworx isn’t the same as working out at a gym. Our therapists take the time to learn about your specific needs and will select exercises designed to calm your nervous system while slowly improving your strength and movement confidence. That way, you can get back to the activities that matter most to you.
What we won’t do is try to push you beyond your limits.
Myth #3: If Medications Haven’t Worked, Nothing Else Will
Fibromyalgia is a complex condition that usually responds best to a combination of treatment strategies. Medication might help manage or reduce some symptoms, but it doesn’t address all of the factors that contribute to fibromyalgia, including sleep quality, muscle tension, and nervous system sensitivity.
What works better is a highly personalized therapy plan that pulls from different treatment techniques based on your needs. This might include hands-on therapy to reduce muscle tension and improve mobility, pacing strategies to avoid flare-ups, or breathing techniques to help regulate your nervous system.
Most of our patients find that small improvements across several areas often add up to meaningful changes in daily life.
Myth #4: You’ll Just Have to Learn to Live With It
Fibromyalgia might be a chronic condition, but there are absolutely steps you can take to make it more manageable. And we’re not talking about pushing yourself through pain, either! Instead, treatment focuses on helping your body respond differently to movement and daily activities while improving overall function.
Care typically begins with a thorough evaluation to understand how your nervous system, muscles, balance, and movement patterns may be contributing to your symptoms. As you work through your plan, our therapists will continue to adjust your program based on your progress, helping you see real results over time.
Many of our patients discover they can do more than they expected once they learn to work with their bodies rather than against them.
There Is Hope for Living Well With Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia doesn’t have to define your future. Working with specialized therapists who understand persistent pain and nervous system function can make all the difference.
At Moore Myoworx, you’ll find compassionate care, individualized treatment, and a team committed to helping you feel more like yourself again. Contact us today to learn more about our approach.
Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK540974/ , https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/medicine/articles/10.3389/fmed.2026.1782714/full
Stress and Fibromyalgia: What You Need to Know
Have you ever had a fibro flare during a particular stressful period in your life? It’s not your imagination: stress can definitely impact fibromyalgia symptoms and make them harder to manage.
How Stress Can Intensify Fibromyalgia
As we’ve seen, fibromyalgia is closely linked to the nervous system, which helps regulate how your body responds to both physical and emotional stress.
When you’re under stress, your body triggers a fight-or-flight response by releasing hormones meant to prepare you to respond to a short-term challenge. Unfortunately, stress in the modern world often continues for days at a time, at which point the nervous system can become overactive. This, in turn, can worsen fibromyalgia symptoms.
During periods of high stress, you might experience:
- Increased widespread pain
- Muscle tightness and stiffness
- Greater fatigue
- Poor sleep quality, which can also further increase pain sensitivity
- Fibro fog (that is, difficulty concentrating)
Supporting Both the Body and the Nervous System
At Moore Myoworx, we take a holistic approach to fibromyalgia management, and that includes strategies to help you minimize stress (and therefore minimize flares). We might walk you through calming breathing techniques or other relaxation methods to help reduce the effects of ongoing stress.
Take the First Step Toward Feeling Better
Stress doesn’t cause fibromyalgia, but it can absolutely make symptoms more intense. Learning how stress affects your body is an important part of managing flare-ups and improving daily function. To learn more about how the team at Moore Myoworx can help with both stress and fibromyalgia management, schedule an appointment today!
Sources: https://academic.oup.com/braincomms/article/5/4/fcad194/7219374
“Thank you Moore Myoworx“
“The staff at Moore MyoWorx is very skilled and knows the best ways to relieve chronic pain. They begin with an initial evaluation, treatment on their innovative TM20 muscle relaxation machine and then use expertly designed exercises for your condition. They will treat your aching body to get you back to feeling well again as well as teach you how to exercise your muscles at home for future long term care. I highly recommend Moore MyoWorx!”
– Suzanne
Exercise of the Month
Prone Shoulder Extension
(Shoulders, Upper Back)
Start by lying facedown on a table. Place a rolled towel under your forehead. Hold the dumbbell in one hand. Position yourself so that the arm holding the dumbbell is hanging off the table. Move your shoulder that is hanging off the table upwards slightly so that your shoulders are in line with each other. Keeping your arm straight during the movement, raise the dumbbell straight back so that at the top of the movement, your arm is parallel with your body. Lower the dumbbell back to the starting position with control. 3 Sets, 10 Reps. (Materials needed: towel, dumbbell)
Our Mission & Purpose
At Moore Myoworx Denver, we believe that true healing happens when you’re seen, supported, and empowered, not just treated. Rooted in our core values of Providing Relief, Restoring Hope, Imparting Knowledge, and Empowering Patients, our mission is to walk alongside you in your recovery journey, every step of the way. We aim not just to address symptoms, but to restore your well-being so you can reclaim your life.
We are proud to share that 90% of our patients experience an improvement of 62% over 6 treatments. That’s what our approach, expertise, and commitment to you are all about.
If you’ve experienced the difference Moore Myoworx has made, we hope you’ll consider sharing us with your friends or family who might benefit. There’s nothing more rewarding than helping someone else find hope, healing, and a path forward.
Yogurt and Spice Roasted Salmon
Roasted at high heat for a crisp, charred edge and a perfectly cooked interior, these flavorful salmon bites are a versatile dish. Leftovers are ideal for quick and easy meal prep the next day.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1½-inch cubes
For the marinade:
- 4 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon garlic granules
- 1 heaped tablespoon rose harissa
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Finely grated zest of 1 unwaxed lime and a good squeeze of juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Generous amount of sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper
To serve:
- Tortilla wraps
- Sliced tomatoes
- Finely sliced onion
- Cilantro
- Greek yogurt
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to its highest setting (with fan if it has one). Line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Mix all the marinade ingredients together in a mixing bowl. Add the salmon and turn until well coated in the marinade.
- Spread the salmon out on the prepared baking tray and roast for 10 minutes until cooked through. Remove from the oven and serve immediately with tortilla wraps, tomatoes, finely sliced onion, Cilantro and Greek yogurt.
Ready to Find Real Relief from Fibromyalgia?
You don’t have to navigate persistent pain, fatigue, and brain fog alone—and you certainly don’t have to “just live with it.” At Moore Myoworx, our compassionate therapists are here to help you understand your condition and build a personalized treatment plan that works with your nervous system, not against it.
Through gentle therapeutic exercise, hands-on therapy, and personalized pacing strategies, we are committed to helping you regain your strength, move with confidence, and get back to the activities you love without pushing you past your limits.
Take the first step toward feeling more like yourself again. Contact us today to schedule your comprehensive evaluation!
