FIBROMYALGIA AND CHIROPRACTIC CARE IN PITTSBURGH

Maybe you came to this page because you have fibromyalgia, or maybe you are thinking that you have fibromyalgia and want to learn more about it. Either way Fibromyalgia is not fun to deal with and can really mess with your quality of life. At The Pittsburgh Chiropractor in Pittsburgh we understand that and want to help. The good news is that the treatments that we provide can effectively reduce your pain and improve your quality of life.

WHAT IS IT?

Is a widespread musculoskeletal pain that can be often be characterized as achy in nature. Along with this musculoskeletal pain, there may also be fatigue and sleep issues. Fibromyalgia is a poorly understood condition and it can be hard to find relief when you have it. There is, however, evidence that conservative therapies can effectively treat fibromyalgia. Resources such as the Mayo Clinic describe fibromyalgia as a chronic pain condition often associated with widespread tenderness, fatigue, and sleep disturbance.

WHAT CAN AN EVIDENCE-BASED PITTSBURGH CHIROPRACTOR DO?

An evidence-based chiropractor will perform an in-depth history and examination on you. With this information, a personalized treatment plan can be created to target the causes of your pain and discomfort. Often times treatment plans will include some of the following: myofascial release, trigger point therapy, therapeutic exercise, cryotherapy, thermotherapy, joint manipulation, and lifestyle modifications. Combining some of these treatments can be an effective way to reduce the amount of pain and discomfort one feels. As ones pain and discomfort are decreased they will be encouraged to become more active and to exercise. Activity and exercise has been shown to be effective for treating fibromyalgia. This creates a feedback loop in which you feel better so you can exercise more which will, in turn, make you feel even better.

At The Pittsburgh Chiropractor in Pittsburgh our goal is to provide you top of the line evidence-based care. We do this by spending significant time with you getting to know you and your condition. If you want to start feeling better please give us a call at 412-517-8124.

LASER THERAPY FOR FIBROMYALGIA IN PITTSBURGH

Another treatment that may be helpful for people suffering from fibromyalgia is laser therapy. Laser therapy, sometimes referred to as low level laser therapy or Class IV laser therapy depending on the device used, is a non-invasive treatment that uses specific wavelengths of light to stimulate healing in tissues. The light energy penetrates the skin and is absorbed by the cells of the body, which can help increase cellular metabolism, improve circulation, and reduce inflammation in painful tissues.

For patients with fibromyalgia, pain often comes from widespread muscular tenderness and hypersensitive trigger points. Laser therapy may help reduce this sensitivity by modulating inflammation and improving local blood flow to the affected tissues. Improved circulation can help deliver oxygen and nutrients to muscles while also assisting in the removal of metabolic waste products that may contribute to muscle pain and stiffness.

In addition to its potential anti-inflammatory effects, laser therapy has also been shown to influence nerve signaling and pain perception. By affecting how nerves transmit pain signals, laser therapy may help decrease the intensity of chronic pain symptoms. Because fibromyalgia often involves central sensitization and heightened pain responses, treatments that help reduce peripheral pain input can sometimes play an important role in overall symptom management.

Laser therapy is often combined with other conservative treatments such as therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and lifestyle modifications. When used as part of a comprehensive treatment plan, it may help patients become more active and tolerate exercise more comfortably. This is important because graded activity and regular movement are commonly recommended strategies for managing fibromyalgia symptoms long term.

If you are interested in learning more about this treatment option you can read more about laser therapy in Pittsburgh and how it may be used as part of a comprehensive musculoskeletal rehabilitation program.

References

• Fibromyalgia. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/fibromyalgia/symptoms-causes/syc-20354780 (accessed May 23, 2018).
• Offenbacher, and Stucki. “Physical therapy in the treatment of fibromyalgia.” Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology, 2000: 78-85.
• Schneider, Michael, Howard Vernon, Gordon Ko, Gordon Lawson, and Jerome Perera. “Chiropractic Management of Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Systematic Review of the Literature.” Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 2009: 25-40.

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Medically reviewed by Dr. Alex Tauberg, DC, RN, CCSP®, PSP | Last reviewed: March 8, 2026

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Dr. Alex Tauberg, DC, RN, CCSP®, PSP

Primary Spine Practitioner & Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner

Founder of The Pittsburgh Chiropractor LLC, Dr. Tauberg is a dual-credentialed healthcare provider (Doctor of Chiropractic and Registered Nurse). He specializes in evidence-based spine care and sports medicine, leveraging his advanced training in spine care, rehabilitation, and sports medicine to help active individuals and athletes recover from musculoskeletal injuries and return to the activities they enjoy.

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• Doctor of Chiropractic: National University of Health Sciences
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