Sound and effective pain management advice for the more than 5 million North Americans with FibromyalgiaTargeting mostly women between the ages of thirty-five and sixty, Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) is an often-misunderstood condition that causes muscle pain, fatigue, and numerous other symptoms. Exercise and physical activity are recognized as the most effective methods to relieve the symptoms, but few people, including medical practitioners, know how to exercise without actually exacerbating the symptoms. Written by a motivational health counselor, Fibromyalgia presents clear and specific advice on how to safely and effectively use movement to ease the pain of FMS. The first book devoted to relieving FMS pain through movement. 15 drawings illustrate ways to safely reduce pain. Stacie Bigelow (Minneapolis, MN) is a health educator and counselor. She helps her patients improve their health and manage chronic illnesses through personalized exercise and stress management plans.