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Fibromyalgia Treatment:
A Complete Guide

There’s no single treatment for fibromyalgia. Medication can help manage pain and sleep. Override’s approach adds a paced, structured plan to improve function and day-to-day comfort.

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100%

of appointments are fully virtual. In-network with most insurance plans in select states.

90%

of patients report improvement*

9.6/10

satisfaction with Override providers*

*Source: Internal Override Health patient-reported outcomes data

How Fibromyalgia Is Treated

Care Pt

Physical Therapy

Very gently paced manual therapy and movement, since fibromyalgia often flares with too much too soon. Intensity increases gradually based on your response.

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Pain Medicine

Medication management, duloxetine, pregabalin, and similar options, can help with pain and sleep. Our pain specialists oversee this as part of your broader plan.

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Pain Psychology

Fibromyalgia symptoms are closely tied to stress and coping patterns. Pain-focused therapy addresses these directly and is a well-supported part of comprehensive treatment.

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Coaching & Peer Support

Between visits, a certified pain coach helps you build a sustainable, paced routine and stay supported.

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What to Expect

Your first visit focuses on understanding your symptom pattern, current treatment, and your specific tolerance for activity and touch.

Care starts gently and builds gradually based on your response, since fibromyalgia requires a careful, paced approach.

Timelines vary. Your team will help set realistic expectations based on your specific case.

Real Results

“I learned a lot about myself – what I could do to help myself, how I can help myself with my toolbox, that medication isn’t always the answer. My care team showed me how to cope with the pain and deal with everything.”

Marguerite L.
Override patient

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Please continue any medication as prescribed by your physician. Our treatment is meant to complement medical management, not replace it.

If paced appropriately, it shouldn’t. We start gently and build gradually based on your tolerance, different from a generic, one-size-fits-all exercise program that can trigger flares.

This varies significantly by individual tolerance and symptom severity, with an ongoing, sustainable plan since fibromyalgia is a long-term condition.

Often, yes. We verify your specific benefits before your first visit.

We’re ready to help you experience relief from fibromyalgia.

Schedule your free consultation today to learn more.

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