Medically reviewed by Derek Wimmer, PA
Fibromyalgia causes widespread muscle pain, fatigue, and tenderness. Wimmer doesn't replace your primary physician's or rheumatologist's care — we provide supportive, non-surgical care alongside it: unhurried evaluation, targeted treatment of the joint and tendon problems that often coexist with fibromyalgia, and honest guidance on which regenerative and recovery options may fit your situation.
| What it is | Widespread pain, fatigue, tenderness |
|---|---|
| Our role | Supportive, non-surgical care |
| Works alongside | Your physician or rheumatologist |
| Goal | Less pain, more of your life back |
Common causes & symptoms
- Widespread, migrating muscle aches and tenderness
- Fatigue and unrefreshing sleep
- Flares after activity, stress, or poor sleep
- Coexisting joint, tendon, or back pain that has its own fix
- Feeling dismissed or rushed by previous providers
When to seek care
If you carry a fibromyalgia diagnosis, new or localized pain — one shoulder, one knee, a specific tendon — deserves its own look rather than being filed under fibromyalgia. Treatable problems hide there surprisingly often, and addressing them can meaningfully lower your overall pain load.
How we evaluate it
Your visit is unhurried and starts with listening. Derek reviews your history and examines the areas that hurt most, using in-office imaging — ultrasound or fluoroscopy — when a specific joint or tendon needs a closer look. The goal is an honest map of what's fibromyalgia and what's a separate, treatable problem — then a plan for both, coordinated with your physician.
Non-surgical options we may consider
- Unhurried evaluation — sorting fibromyalgia symptoms from treatable local pain generators
- Targeted care for coexisting problems — tendon, joint, and back pain don't have to be endured as 'just fibromyalgia'
- Regenerative & recovery options — reviewed honestly and individually, where appropriate
- Gentle activity & pacing guidance — building tolerance without triggering flares
Keeping you active
Fibromyalgia care is about pacing, not pushing. We help you protect the activities that matter most — a morning walk on the beach, time in the garden, travel with family — with a plan that respects your limits while steadily working to widen them.
Frequently asked questions
No — and we won't pretend otherwise. Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition best managed with your physician or rheumatologist. Our role is supportive: treating the coexisting musculoskeletal problems that add to your pain and helping you stay as active as possible.
Yes. We work alongside their care, not in place of it — and we're glad to coordinate so everyone is working from the same plan.
Wimmer is a private-pay practice with transparent pricing discussed before care begins. CareCredit is accepted.
