Fibromyalgia: an overview and comparison of treatment options.

Fibromyalgia is a common condition characterized by a multitude of physical and psychological symptoms which tend to persist overtime. The dominant symptom is that of widespread musculoskeletal pain. This paper discusses the possible causations of fibromyalgia, as well as the need for a biopsychosocial assessment to fully understand the pain experience and to inform treatment and the evidence base regarding therapeutic interventions.