Background
fatigue, FM, primarily nonrestorative sleep, pain, depression
CHRONIC PAIN, SYNDROME, FIBROMYALGIA
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a syndrome characterized by widespread chronic pain. It has been linked to a multitude of symptoms, primarily nonrestorative sleep, fatigue, and depression [Among people with FM, there seems to be an amplification of pain and other sensory stimuli due to neuroplastic changes in the central nervous system [Physiotherapy or physical activity/exercise and multicomponent therapy (at least one educational or other psychological therapy with at least one exercise therapy) are recommended for the treatment of FM [The reason muscle stretching exercises might work for individuals with FM is based on the assumption that pain is a stressor [Individuals with FM must actively cooperate with health professionals to achieve increased autonomy, which in turn, contributes to an improved quality of life. Learning about FM, healthy behaviors, and positive perspectives is also important for individuals with FM, as these factors could increase resilience, reduce suffering, and improve quality of life [Patient education combined with exercise is recommended for the treatment of FM [The objective of this study was to verify and compare the effect of muscle stretching exercises on FM patients based on the global posture reeducation method against segmental muscle stretching exercises, both used in concert with an educational approach rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy.