What is Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia, also called fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), is a long-term condition that causes debilitating pain all over the body. People with FMS often also suffer from extreme tiredness, difficulty sleeping, brain fog, memory problems and mood issues. FMS affects 2%-4% of the population and is nine times more common in women than in men.
While the exact cause of fibromyalgia is unknown, in many cases it appears to be triggered by either severe emotional stress or a physical insult such as traumatic brain injury or viral disease. Recent studies found that the syndrome is related to certain malfunctioning regions in the brain which are responsible for pain sensation, pain tolerance, and the ability to process pain signals.

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Effective Treatment for FMS at Aviv Clinics
Clinical studies have found that a unique protocol of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can improve the symptoms of fibromyalgia and enhance your overall well-being and quality of life.
The goal of Aviv’s HBOT protocol is to initiate the healing process in damaged brain tissue. For people with FMS, brain tissue damage generally relates to the central pain sensitization region, which is why fibromyalgia can cause pain throughout the body.
Our clinical team specializes in diagnosing the severity of brain tissue damage. We then assess your suitability for treatment with physical and neurological tests, and develop a personalized treatment plan based on your physiology, symptoms and test results.
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Benefits of the Aviv Medical Program

Benefits for your mind*:
- Improve brain fog
- Better brain connectivity and function (the general health of your brain and how it controls thoughts and feelings)
- Stronger mental ability, including: memory, attention and focus
- Faster information processing speed (how quickly we complete mental tasks)
- Sharper executive functions (a set of complex mental skills that allow us to think flexibly, make decisions, and exercise self-control)
- Improve mood

Benefits for your body*:
- Reduce pain
(strong anti-inflammatory effect) - Sleep better
- Better physical performance: Fitness, Strength, Coordination, Balance
- Boost energy, power and stamina

Benefits for your cells*:
- Improved cellular metabolism
- *Individual results may vary.
If you or a loved one are suffering from fibromyalgia, we may be able to help.
The Aviv Medical Program for FMS
At Aviv Clinics, we treat FMS using a research-based medical program that is customized to your specific treatment needs. The Aviv Medical Program is based on nearly two decades of published, peer-reviewed clinical research.
Our program includes:
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In-depth medical assessment
Based on your symptoms and medical history, our physician will prescribe a medical, physiological, and mental assessment that may include the most advanced brain imaging tests suited to your needs and a state-of-the-art pain lab assessment. The tests are conducted by Aviv certified medical staff including physicians, neuropsychologists, physiotherapists, physiologists and nurses.
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Groundbreaking treatment tailored to your unique needs
After reviewing your test results, our certified physicians, neuropsychologists, physiotherapists, nutritionists and nurses will prescribe a unique medical program that may include a combination of cognitive training, physical training, hyperbaric oxygen therapy sessions and/or nutritional coaching.
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Measurable results - post-treatment assessment
At the end of your treatment, we can repeat the tests from the initial assessment to measure results and make recommendations for your ongoing progress.
If you or a loved one are suffering from fibromyalgia, we may be able to help.
Contact us and schedule a free consultation call.
FMS and HBOT:
Clear, Proven Research
Recent clinical studies at the Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research found that the Aviv HBOT protocol can improve the symptoms of FMS and enhance overall well-being and quality of life.
Moreover, research shows that this unique HBOT method can induce neuroplasticity and significantly rectify abnormal brain activity in pain-related areas of fibromyalgia patients. HBOT improved symptoms of FMS in 70% of patients studied.
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy vs. pharmacological intervention in adults with fibromyalgia related to childhood sexual abuse: prospective, randomized clinical trial
Nature. May 21, 2024
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy compared to pharmacological intervention in fibromyalgia patients following traumatic brain injury: A randomized, controlled trial
PLOS ONE, March 10, 2023
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Can Diminish Fibromyalgia Syndrome–Prospective Clinical Trial
PLoS One 10, no. 5 (2015): e0127012.
- Recovery of Repressed Memories in Fibromyalgia Patients Treated with Hyperbaric Oxygen – Case Series Presentation and Suggested Bio-Psycho-Social Mechanism
Front Psychol 9 (2018): 848.
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Can Induce Neuroplasticity and Significant Clinical Improvement in Patients Suffering from Fibromyalgia with a History of Childhood Sexual Abuse-Randomized Controlled Trial
Front Psychol 9 (2018): 2495.
If you or a loved one are suffering from fibromyalgia, we may be able to help.