Fibromyalgia Treatment · Fort Walton Beach, FL
Fort Walton Beach, FL Fibromyalgia Treatment
An integrated approach to managing fibromyalgia symptoms for Fort Walton Beach patients, with chiropractic care, rehab, and lifestyle support.
Fibromyalgia Treatment Near Fort Walton Beach, Florida
With about 21,000 residents (2020 census), Fort Walton Beach is the principal city of the Crestview–Fort Walton Beach–Destin metro area and home base for our practice. Many of our neighbors work at Eglin Air Force Base or Hurlburt Field, and their schedules rarely leave room for long trips to appointments.
Fibromyalgia is a debilitating condition with no known cure. Even so, its symptoms can often be managed through an integrated pain management approach that Dr. Erik Persiani can help with.
How We Help Manage Fibromyalgia
Many fibromyalgia patients report less pain in the neck, back, and legs with chiropractic care. Because it does not rely on medication, it is an appealing option for people who want to limit how many prescriptions they take. Sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome are also commonly reported, so we ask about sleep as part of your care.
Fibromyalgia looks different from person to person, so care is never one-size-fits-all. We pay attention to your energy levels and flare patterns and adjust treatment intensity so care helps rather than wears you out. Other symptoms some people experience include irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety or depression, painful bladder syndrome, and postural tachycardia syndrome.
Who Fibromyalgia Care May Help
Our fibromyalgia care may help Fort Walton Beach patients with:
- Widespread, dull pain lasting three months or more
- Fatigue, even after a full night of sleep
- Neck, back, and leg pain
- Headaches, including migraine
- TMJ discomfort
Fibromyalgia can follow an injury, infection, surgery, or a period of severe stress, and sometimes there is no single trigger. It is also more common in women than in men.
Not sure whether fibromyalgia treatment fits your situation? Call (850) 226-6728 and our staff can talk through your symptoms before you book.
How Fibromyalgia Treatment Begins at Our Clinic
From the first phone call to your follow-up visits, here is what fibromyalgia treatment at our clinic usually involves:
Request an appointment online or call (850) 226-6728. No referral is needed, and our staff can verify your insurance benefits before treatment.
We review your condition in detail and examine range of motion, strength, and joint function, and we may digitally scan your foot and ankle function.
We review your symptoms, sleep, energy, and flare triggers, then check areas of pain and tension gently, keeping your comfort in mind.
You leave with a clear plan, including recommended visits and home exercises, which we update as you improve.
If something is not helping, we change course. Our providers work closely together and keep looking for options that fit you.
Serving Fort Walton Beach and the Surrounding Area
Pain that lingers for months can wear on anyone, and in a hands-on town like Fort Walton Beach it often shows up in the back, neck, knees, and shoulders. Having a pain-focused clinic in the city means you can be seen without a long commute on difficult days.
Most Fort Walton Beach addresses are only a few minutes from our door. Beal Parkway (SR 189) runs straight past the clinic, and Miracle Strip Parkway (US 98) connects the downtown waterfront and Okaloosa Island to Beal in a couple of turns.
Besides Fort Walton Beach itself, we see many patients from the neighboring communities of Mary Esther, Shalimar, Ocean City, Cinco Bayou, and Okaloosa Island, all within a short drive of Beal Parkway.
What Fort Walton Beach Patients Can Expect From Our Team
Here is what you can count on when you come to us from Fort Walton Beach:
- Gentle care that adapts to your energy and flare patterns
- Nutrition, lifestyle, and physical therapy support alongside adjustments
- Flexible payment programs for patients with little or no coverage
- Most insurance plans accepted, including Medicare
Dr. Erik Persiani, D.C., brings his chiropractic and integrative medicine experience to every plan, and Lisa Haik, APRN, FNP-BC, an Air Force veteran and board certified family nurse practitioner, adds a medical perspective.
The last thing we want is for you to come to us in crisis. Addressing a problem early is usually easier than trying to recover later.
Fibromyalgia Treatment in Fort Walton Beach: Your Questions Answered
Does fibromyalgia treatment require medication?
Our approach does not rely on medication. It combines chiropractic care, physical therapy, massage, nutrition and supplement guidance, and lifestyle recommendations. Keep your other providers informed about medicines you already take.
How many visits will I need?
Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition, so care is usually ongoing rather than a short series. Many patients start with more frequent visits while symptoms are high, then move to a maintenance schedule that fits their energy and goals. Because our office is in Fort Walton Beach, many local patients find it easy to stop in before or after work.
How long is the drive from Fort Walton Beach to your office?
Our clinic is in Fort Walton Beach at 24 Beal Pkwy, so for most residents the drive takes just a few minutes. From Okaloosa Island, cross the Brooks Bridge on US 98 and turn north on Beal Parkway.
Can fibromyalgia be cured?
There is no known cure for fibromyalgia. Its symptoms can often be managed, and our integrated approach focuses on easing pain and improving how you feel day to day.
What payment options do you offer?
Our office participates in most insurance programs, including Medicare, and we also accept auto accident, workers' compensation, and personal injury cases. Because coverage varies widely, our staff will verify and explain your benefits before treatment, at no charge.
What should I wear for my first visit?
Wear soft, loose clothing that does not press on tender areas. Layers can help, since some people with fibromyalgia are sensitive to temperature. If you are coming straight from work on base or a shift in town, consider packing a change of comfortable clothes.
Book Your Fibromyalgia Treatment Appointment
Pain does not have to be your new normal. Call (850) 226-6728 or request your appointment online to start your plan.
Directions From Fort Walton Beach to Our Clinic
White Sands Integrative Medical is located at 24 Beal Pkwy in Fort Walton Beach, just a few minutes from Fort Walton Beach. Use the map for turn-by-turn directions.
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
| Monday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Lunch Break | 12:00 – 2:00 pm |
| Sat & Sun | Closed |