Fibromyalgia is a common rheumatic syndrome indicating widespread pain in fibrous tissues, muscles, tendons, and other connective tissues, resulting in painful muscles without weakness.
The nine paired red circles are recognized as common tender points associated with fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia is treated with medications, patient education, physical therapy, and counseling. Many fibromyalgia sufferers have found support groups helpful with fibromyalgia.