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fibromyalgia  

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  • Fibromyalgia (FM) is a common, costly, and often highly debilitating disorder marked by a history of widespread body pain, including spinal pain. During the physical exam, the patient commonly experiences pain as the examiner presses with minimal stress (4 kg) on selected muscle-tendon junctions. [Source: Encyclopedia of Lifestyle Medicine & Health; Fibromyalgia]

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