Fibromyalgia has a way of getting into every corner of life. It can make simple things—getting dressed, going to work, sitting through a meeting, playing with your kids or grandkids—feel overwhelming. Pain that moves from place to place, deep fatigue, brain fog, poor sleep, and sensitivity to lights or sounds can slowly wear down your energy, your mood, and your relationships.
For many people, one of the hardest parts isn’t just the pain itself—it’s the fact that on the outside, they often “look fine.” You may have normal test results, normal X-rays, and still feel anything but normal. You might have been told it’s stress, or that it’s all in your head, or that “nothing is really wrong,” even as you struggle just to get through the day. That’s exhausting on a physical and emotional level.
At Medici Orthopaedics & Spine, we want you to hear this clearly: your pain is real, and it deserves thoughtful, evidence-based care. Fibromyalgia is a recognized medical condition, and you are not imagining it or overreacting.
Our fibromyalgia pain relief treatment is built around a simple promise: to help restore your quality of life using the most effective, least invasive, least drug-dependent strategies we can offer. We take time to listen, to understand your story, and to create a plan that respects your body, your limits, and your goals—so you can move toward better days with a team that’s truly on your side.
What to Expect at Your First Visit for Fibromyalgia Pain Relief
Detailed Discussion of Your Symptoms and Flare Patterns
Your provider will take a careful history, including:
- When and how your symptoms started
- Where you feel pain and how it changes over time
- What tends to trigger or worsen your flares
- What makes things even a little bit better
- How your pain, fatigue, and brain fog affect your work, family life, and daily routines
Review of Medical History, Medications, and Co-Existing Conditions
Fibromyalgia often overlaps with other conditions such as arthritis, spine problems, headaches, neuropathy, or autoimmune diseases. We review:
- Your past diagnoses and surgeries
- Current medications and supplements
- Sleep patterns, stress levels, and mental health
- Any history of injuries, accidents, or major illnesses
Physical and Musculoskeletal Examination
Your exam is gentle but thorough, and may include:
- Tender point evaluation – identifying areas where muscles and soft tissues are especially sensitive
- Posture assessment – looking for patterns that may contribute to muscle strain or joint stress
- Strength and mobility assessment – checking how your muscles and joints move, and where stiffness or weakness shows up
Tests or Imaging When Needed
Fibromyalgia is often diagnosed based on history and exam rather than a single test. In some cases, we may recommend imaging or additional studies to:
- Rule out other causes of pain
- Evaluate spine, joints, or nerves if your symptoms suggest multiple pain sources
Fibromyalgia Treatment Options at Medici Orthopaedics & Spine
Medication Management
Medications can absolutely play a role in fibromyalgia care—but they’re a tool, not the entire plan. Our focus is on using the lowest-risk, non-opioid options that support your nervous system and daily function without creating new problems.
We may consider medications that help:
- Modulate how the nervous system processes pain
Certain medicines can help “turn down” the volume on overactive pain signals, making widespread pain more manageable. - Improve sleep quality
Restorative sleep is key for fibromyalgia. We may gently support sleep with options that help you get deeper, more refreshing rest—without relying on heavy sedatives whenever possible. - Reduce muscle tension
For patients with significant muscle tightness or spasms, carefully chosen medications can ease tension so movement and physical therapy become more comfortable.
Interventional Pain Management
Not every person with fibromyalgia needs procedures—and many never will. But for some patients, fibromyalgia pain is made significantly worse by co-existing spine or joint problems. In those cases, targeted interventional treatments can be extremely helpful.
We may use carefully selected injections to address:
- Co-existing spine or joint issues
Arthritis, disc problems, or joint inflammation can add extra “noise” to your pain system. Treating these sources directly can lower your overall pain load. - Localized pain generators
Areas like facet joints in the spine or intense trigger points in muscles can be calmed with targeted injections, reducing constant background pain that fuels fibromyalgia flares.
Minimally Invasive Procedures
Many patients with fibromyalgia also live with spinal pain, neuropathy, or radiating nerve pain. When that overlap is present, minimally invasive procedures can be powerful additions to your plan.
Depending on your specific diagnosis and imaging findings, options may include:
- Epidural steroid injections
Used to calm inflamed nerves in the spine that may be causing radiating arm or leg pain. - Facet joint injections
Targeted injections into the small joints of the spine that can reduce back or neck pain contributing to your overall discomfort. - Radiofrequency ablation (in appropriate cases)
A minimally invasive procedure that gently heats specific nerve branches to interrupt chronic pain signals from the spine or joints. - Spinal cord stimulation
For severe, chronic pain that has not responded well to other measures, spinal cord stimulation uses a small device to send gentle electrical signals to the spinal cord, helping to modify pain messages before they reach the brain.
Regenerative Medicine Options
While fibromyalgia itself is rooted in how the nervous system processes pain, many patients also have joint, tendon, or ligament issues that add to their discomfort. Regenerative medicine can sometimes help reduce that extra layer of musculoskeletal pain.
Options may include:
- Prolotherapy
Involves injecting a specialized solution to stimulate the body’s own healing response in ligaments or soft tissues. Over time, this can support stability and reduce pain from stressed or lax tissues. - Platelet-rich therapies (when clinically appropriate)
Concentrated components from your own blood may be used in select cases to encourage tissue healing and improved joint function.
Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation for Fibromyalgia
Movement can feel intimidating when you live with fibromyalgia—but the right kind of movement is one of the most powerful tools we have. At Medici, our therapists design gentle, graded programs specifically tailored to fibromyalgia, always aiming to avoid flare-triggering overexertion.
Key focus areas include:
- Restoring mobility and flexibility
Gentle stretching and mobility work help reduce stiffness and make daily tasks smoother and less draining. - Improving posture and body mechanics
How you sit, stand, and move can either ease or worsen pain. We coach you on safer, more comfortable movement patterns. - Core and stabilizing muscle strengthening
Building strength in the deep support muscles of your trunk and hips helps offload stress from overworked areas and improves stability. - Balance and gait training
For those dealing with dizziness, instability, or unsteady walking, targeted exercises help rebuild confidence and reduce fall risk.
Myofascial Release & Sports Massage Therapy
Tight muscles and fascia (the connective tissue around muscles) can significantly amplify fibromyalgia pain. Many patients feel as if their muscles are constantly “on,” even at rest.
Hands-on therapies we may incorporate include:
- Myofascial release
Gentle, sustained pressure techniques that help release tension in the fascia and deep muscle layers, improving movement and reducing pain. - Targeted massage therapy
Focused work on trigger points, muscle knots, and chronically tight areas to encourage relaxation and better circulation.
These approaches can:
- Decrease muscle guarding and stiffness
- Make exercise and stretching more comfortable
- Provide a soothing, calming effect on the nervous system
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy & Other Advanced Modalities (If Offered)
For some patients, advanced technologies can offer an extra layer of support in managing fatigue and pain.
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)
HBOT involves breathing concentrated oxygen in a pressurized environment. In select patients, improved tissue oxygenation may help support healing, reduce inflammation, and assist with energy and recovery. It’s not right for everyone, but it can be considered as part of a comprehensive plan.
We may also incorporate other supportive modalities, such as:
- TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) to gently disrupt pain signals
- Heat and cold strategies to relax muscles, reduce stiffness, or calm flares
- Gentle traction or decompression when appropriate for co-existing spine issues
Lifestyle & Preventive Care Coaching
What happens between appointments—how you sleep, move, cope with stress, and nourish your body—can make a huge difference in fibromyalgia. Our team provides practical, realistic coaching to help you build habits that support your nervous system instead of overwhelming it.
This may include:
- Stress management and relaxation strategies
Breathing techniques, mindfulness, pacing, and other tools to calm the nervous system and reduce flare frequency. - Sleep hygiene coaching
Guidance on routines, environment, and habits that promote deeper, more restorative sleep—crucial for pain and fatigue control. - Gentle movement routines and daily planning
Helping you weave safe, consistent movement into your day without triggering setbacks, and structuring your schedule to respect your energy levels. - Nutritional guidance (in collaboration with your other providers)
Supporting steady energy, balanced blood sugar, and reduced inflammation with realistic, sustainable changes—not extreme diets.
Take the Next Step Toward Calmer, More Manageable Pain
Living with fibromyalgia for years can make it easy to believe that this is just “how it has to be.” But even if you’ve tried multiple treatments, even if you feel stuck in a cycle of pain and exhaustion, meaningful improvement is still possible. Your body is not a lost cause, and you do not have to walk this road alone.
At Medici Orthopaedics & Spine, we believe you deserve to be heard, believed, and taken seriously. Your symptoms are real, your story matters, and you are worthy of a thoughtful, evidence-based plan—not quick fixes or rushed visits. Our fibromyalgia pain relief clinic is dedicated to helping you move, sleep, and live with less pain and more confidence, using the most effective, minimally invasive, and least drug-dependent strategies we can offer.
Contact Medici Orthopaedics & Spine
Main Line: +1-844-328-4624
Website: https://www.mediciortho.com/
Clinics:
Kennesaw:
2911 George Busbee Parkway
Suite 50
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 545-6404
Snellville Clinic:
2220 Wisteria Drive
Unit 101
Snellville, GA 30078
(470) 645-9297
Buckhead PM&R:
3200 Downwood Circle, NW
Suite 520
Atlanta, GA 30327
(770) 872-7549
