Fibromyalgia Pain Management Program
16-Week Multidisciplinary Program to Decrease Pain, Improve Function and Quality of Life
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and increased sensitivity to physical and emotional stress. Effective management requires a multidisciplinary and progressive approach addressing both physical and psychological factors.
Our 16-week Fibromyalgia Treatment Program combines rehabilitation, osteopathy, pain education, and psychological support to help patients gradually improve physical capacity, reduce pain sensitivity, and regain control over daily activities.
Who is this Program for?
This 16-week multidisciplinary program is designed for individuals living with fibromyalgia who experience persistent widespread pain and related symptoms that affect daily life. It is particularly helpful for people who:
- Have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia by a specialised healthcare professional
- Experience chronic widespread pain, muscle tenderness, or heightened sensitivity to pain
- Struggle with fatigue, poor sleep, or reduced physical capacity
- Feel that pain and symptoms are interfering with work, physical activity, or daily tasks
- Want to better understand their condition and learn practical strategies to manage symptoms
This program is especially suited for individuals who are motivated to take an active role in their recovery through guided movement, education about pain, and personalized therapeutic support.
The goal is to reduce symptoms and help participants regain confidence in movement, improve physical function, and enhance overall quality of life.
Fibromyalgia Pain Management Program Overview
The program runs over 16 weeks and includes a structured combination of clinical assessment, therapeutic interventions, supervised exercise, and pain education. The approach is progressive and individualized, allowing each participant to improve their physical capacity and develop effective strategies to manage symptoms in daily life.
The program is personalized and may be adjusted according to the patient's specific needs and clinical progress. It includes:
- Initial Fibromyalgia Assessment Consultation: a comprehensive evaluation of symptoms, medical history, physical capacity, sleep quality, fatigue levels, and functional limitations in order to design an individualised management plan.
- 32 Physiotherapy and Therapeutic Exercise Sessions: supervised physiotherapy sessions focused on gradually improving strength, endurance, mobility, and tolerance to physical activity through individualized and progressive exercise therapy.
- 6 Osteopathy and Manual Therapy Sessions: osteopathy sessions aimed at improving mobility, reducing musculoskeletal discomfort, and supporting physical function.
- 8 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Sessions: psychological support sessions designed to help manage stress, pain-related thoughts, and coping strategies associated with fibromyalgia.
- Pain Neuroscience Education: educational sessions to help participants better understand the mechanisms of chronic pain and fibromyalgia, and how the nervous system contributes to symptom persistence.
- Personalized Exercise and Self-Management Strategies: individual guidance to help participants regulate activity levels, manage flare-ups, and develop sustainable long-term strategies.
- 4 Nutritional Support Sessions: guidance on dietary habits that may help support overall health, energy levels, and symptom management in individuals with fibromyalgia. Nutritional support focuses on strategies to improve energy regulation, reduce inflammation-related factors, support sleep quality, and promote balanced eating patterns. Participants receive practical recommendations tailored to their lifestyle to help support long-term wellbeing alongside exercise and therapeutic care.
Fibromyalgia Program Objectives
This program is designed in accordance with the recommendations of the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) for the management of fibromyalgia. According to the 2016 EULAR guidelines, patient education and regular physical exercise are considered the cornerstone of fibromyalgia treatment, with multidisciplinary interventions recommended when symptoms significantly affect daily functioning.
The program aims to help participants:
- Reduce the impact of persistent pain and fatigue
- Improve physical function and tolerance to activity through progressive and individualized exercise
- Regain confidence in movement and reduce fear of physical activity
- Better understand fibromyalgia and chronic pain mechanisms through pain neuroscience education
- Develop effective long-term self-management strategies to regulate activity levels and manage symptom flare-ups
- Improve overall quality of life and daily functioning
By combining therapeutic exercise, education, and multidisciplinary support, the program encourages participants to take an active role in managing their condition, which is a key principle highlighted in international fibromyalgia management guidelines.
Why a Multidisciplinary Program Matters
Our programs are designed according to current scientific evidence and international clinical guidelines for chronic pain management. By bringing all the required specialties together in one place, our team can collaborate closely and regularly review each patient's progress. This coordinated multidisciplinary approach allows treatment strategies to be adapted as the patient progresses, which keeps care effective and personal.
In addition, the structured prepaid program format helps reinforce patient commitment and consistency throughout the rehabilitation process. Many individuals living with chronic pain experience fluctuations in motivation due to persistent symptoms and frustration with previous treatments. A structured program encourages regular participation, continuity of care, and active engagement in the rehabilitation process, which are key factors for achieving meaningful and long-term improvements.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Fibromyalgia Management Program last?
The program runs over 16 weeks. The program is personalized and may be adjusted according to the patient's specific needs and clinical progress.
Who is the fibromyalgia program for?
It is designed for individuals diagnosed with fibromyalgia by a specialised healthcare professional who experience chronic widespread pain, fatigue, poor sleep, or reduced physical capacity, and who feel that symptoms are interfering with work, physical activity, or daily tasks. It is especially suited for people motivated to take an active role in their recovery.
What is included in the 16-week program?
The program includes an initial fibromyalgia assessment consultation, 32 physiotherapy and therapeutic exercise sessions, 6 osteopathy and manual therapy sessions, 8 cognitive behavioural therapy sessions, pain neuroscience education, personalized exercise and self-management strategies, and 4 nutritional support sessions.
Is the program based on clinical guidelines?
Yes. The program is designed in accordance with the recommendations of the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) for the management of fibromyalgia. According to the 2016 EULAR guidelines, patient education and regular physical exercise are considered the cornerstone of fibromyalgia treatment, with multidisciplinary interventions recommended when symptoms significantly affect daily functioning.