Understanding Fibromyalgia: When Muscles Run Out of Energy

Fibromyalgia comes from the words “myo” (muscle) and “algia” (pain). People living with fibromyalgia often describe widespread muscle pain, tenderness, and even sensitivity to touch. Sometimes the muscles feel like they have knots or spasms, and even gentle massage can be uncomfortable.

But what is actually happening inside the body?

What’s Happening in the Body?

At its core, fibromyalgia is about energy failure in muscle tissues. Muscles need a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients to create energy. When blood flow is reduced, oxygen delivery drops, and the body begins producing energy without oxygen.

This “backup system” produces lactic acid—a substance that causes burning pain and fatigue in muscles. Normally, with good oxygen supply, lactic acid isn’t made. But when tissues are starved of oxygen, lactic acid builds up and becomes toxic.

A simple demonstration:

• Place a tight band (like a tourniquet) around your arm.
• Squeeze your fist 100 times.
• Within a short time, the muscle burns, weakens, and hurts.
  That’s similar to what people with fibromyalgia experience daily. Once circulation is restored, the pain eases—but in fibromyalgia,
  the cycle repeats constantly.

Why Does This Happen?

The big question is why aren’t muscles getting enough oxygen and nutrients?

Some possible reasons include:

• Infections or viruses disrupting cellular function
• Toxins or chemical exposures limiting oxygen delivery
• Nutrient deficiencies that impair energy production
• Genetic or trauma-related factors that weaken resilience
  
  

When energy production fails, the body shifts into a “low tolerance” mode—everyday activity feels exhausting, and recovery is slow.

The Bigger Picture:

Dr. Thomas Rau of Switzerland taught a powerful lesson: the root causes of most chronic illnesses are remarkably similar.

• Too many toxins in the body
• Hidden infections draining the system
• Not enough nutrients reaching the cells
  
  

If cells can’t produce energy properly, disease develops. Whether it’s fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, Parkinson’s, or even heart disease—the same core principle applies: heal the cell, restore the energy, restore health

Path to Healing:

At Confidia Health Institute, we take a root-cause approach:

1. Detoxify the body—removing harmful substances blocking healing.
2. Rebuild energy—supporting mitochondria (the “power plants” of the cell) with oxygen and nutrients.
3. Correct deficiencies—providing the building blocks your cells need to function.
   
   

By focusing on restoring energy at the cellular level, patients can experience less pain, more vitality, and renewed quality of life.

Find Relief with Confidia:

If you or a loved one is struggling with fibromyalgia or unexplained chronic pain, you don’t have to suffer in silence. At Confidia Health Institute, Dr. Kevin Greene and our expert team specialize in uncovering and correcting the root causes of fatigue, pain, and inflammation.

📞 Schedule a consultation today to learn how a personalized, root-cause approach can help restore your energy and bring relief.

👉 Visit Confidia Health Institute or call us directly to take your first step toward recovery.