3a/352 South Street O’Connor WA 6163 | (08) 93376460
3a/352 South Street O’Connor WA 6163 | (08) 93376460
Fibromyalgia & Myofascial Therapy
Living with fibromyalgia or persistent myofascial pain is exhausting — physically, emotionally, and mentally. Many people arrive at Next Wave Therapy after years of appointments, scans, medications, and well-meaning advice, yet still feel unheard or unchanged.
If your pain feels widespread, unpredictable, and overwhelming, this page is for you.
At Next Wave Therapy in O’Connor, fibromyalgia and myofascial pain are treated as complex, multi-system conditions, not isolated muscle problems. Care is guided by specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and integrated health support — helping people move away from chasing symptom relief and towards long-term pain regulation, function, and confidence.
Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain Syndrome often overlap and share common features:
Modern pain science shows these conditions involve changes in the nervous system, connective tissue (fascia), and pain processing, rather than ongoing tissue damage alone. This is why purely structural or “hands-only” approaches may provide short-term relief but rarely last.
Fascia is the connective tissue network that surrounds muscles, nerves, organs, and joints. In fibromyalgia and chronic pain conditions, fascia may:
At Next Wave Therapy, treatment focuses on restoring fascial glide, calming the nervous system, and rebuilding safe, confident movement over time — rather than forcing tissues to “loosen”.
Fibromyalgia is rarely driven by one factor alone. Next Wave Therapy uses a Health Mosaic framework — identifying and addressing the combination of drivers contributing to each person’s pain experience.
This may include:
By mapping these drivers early, care becomes targeted, personalised, and sustainable, rather than reactive.
Care is led by Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists and Senior Occupational Therapists with advanced training in complex pain and myofascial management.
Manual therapy is used intentionally and progressively, not as a stand-alone solution. Techniques may include:
These approaches aim to reduce threat signals, rather than aggressively “breaking down” tissue.
Lasting improvement usually requires movement — introduced safely and respectfully.
This may involve:
For many, this leads to the structured 8-week “Reshaping Pain” program, available in-clinic or online.
The Reshaping Pain program is designed for people who want:
The program blends education, movement, nervous system regulation, and self-management strategies — helping pain become more predictable and less dominant in daily life.
Comprehensive Assessment
Your first session focuses on listening and understanding the full picture — pain history, flare patterns, sleep, stress load, movement tolerance, and previous treatments.
Pain Driver Mapping
Key contributors to pain are identified and prioritised using the Health Mosaic framework.
Personalised Care Plan
A realistic, staged plan is developed, outlining hands-on therapy, active rehabilitation, education, and support services where appropriate.
Ongoing Review & Progression
Care evolves as your nervous system adapts and capacity improves — reducing dependency on passive treatment over time.
Fibromyalgia is considered a long-term condition; however, many people experience meaningful improvements in pain, fatigue, and function with the right support and education.
Care is designed to be nervous-system aware. Techniques are adapted to minimise flare-ups and build tolerance gradually.
A referral is not required for private appointments. NDIS participants may attend with relevant approvals.
Timelines vary. Some people notice early improvements, while others benefit from a staged, longer-term approach focused on regulation and resilience.
Yes. Occupational Therapy and Psychological Therapy may be integrated to support nervous system regulation and coping strategies.
