Why Traditional Treatments Fall Short (3of5)
The Research Exists That Could Get You Pain Free – But It's Not Reaching Your GP or Physio Yet. So You Are Being Treated With An Out-of-Date Understanding Of Your Fibromyalgia Pain By Traditional Healthcare.
Your GP's Fibromyalgia Knowledge From The 1900s
If you're looking for Fibromyalgia treatment in Bath or Bristol, you've likely followed the conventional path: GP appointments, medications, Physio, Sports Massage, exercise programmes, or therapies focused on "managing" symptoms.
These are the treatments most healthcare providers offer – because that's what they're taught. When we see people who have had a bad experience with Traditional Healthcare methods, we always defend the individual GP or Physio because they are limited more so by the education system & the procedures they have to follow.
After more than 20 years at Physology, we've seen why these approaches rarely deliver true freedom: they miss the primary mechanical cause – restricted Fascia.
The groundbreaking research proving Fascia's central role in Fibromyalgia has been building for decades. Yet this knowledge hasn't made it into standard medical education for GPs, Rheumatologists, or Physiotherapists.
The system moves slowly – while elite sport (where we've delivered The Physolgy Method into the Premier League since 2013) bypasses the delays and uses what works now. On this page, you will learn how and why the Traditional Healthcare system is so far behind the research.
Fascia research has evolved dramatically, yet its adoption in Traditional Healthcare remains slow.
Here's the timeline of the 7 most significant milestones. Remember, none of this is used to diagnose your pain by Traditional Healthcare.
How Medical Education Works – And Why Fascia Research Is Slow to Arrive
Medical training follows a deliberate but painfully slow path and also battles with the politics of profits. Some fields of research will always face difficulty reaching your GP's awareness due to these factors.
The slow path from Fascia research to medical textbooks and GP training..
Medical training follows a deliberate but painfully slow path: groundbreaking research must first be published in peer-reviewed journals, then incorporated into major textbooks and clinical guidelines, before finally filtering into university curricula for medical students—and eventually reaching practising GPs and Physiotherapists through continuing education.
This process can take 15 to 30 years for significant shifts, meaning today's doctors are often taught models from the 1990s or early 2000s that barely mention Fascia beyond basic anatomy.
While Fascia research has exploded since the first International Fascia Research Congress in 2007, mainstream medical education still treats it as a minor detail—leaving most healthcare professionals unaware of its central role in conditions like Fibromyalgia and chronic pain.
At Physology, we specialise in Fibromyalgia Treatment & Chronic Pain treatment in Bath & Bristol. We don't wait for the system to catch up—we apply the latest Fascia insights directly, delivering the pain-free results that current training can't yet provide, and we've been helping people like you since 2003.
The Business Model Behind Traditional Research & Education
Much of traditional Fibromyalgia research and education is shaped by pharmaceutical industry funding – because profitable drugs drive investment.
Pharma companies fund clinical trials, medical journals, guideline development (e.g., NICE), and continuing medical education. Approved FM drugs (duloxetine, pregabalin) were developed with this investment – creating a focus on pharmacological management.
While the NHS is free at the point of use, the research pipeline and education rely on funding where profitable outcomes are prioritised. Non-drug approaches like specialised Fascia release receive far less support – often from small grants or independent sources like the Fascia Research Society.
Elite Sport Bypasses the System – It's All About Getting Results Now
In elite sport, performance demands results today – no waiting for slow educational updates. Teams invest directly in cutting-edge research and specialists. If you want a clue into what works, Premier League medical teams are the best source.
At Physology, we've worked at Premier League level since 2013 (including 5 years specifically with Everton FC), applying the latest Fascia knowledge to keep players pain-free and performing. We bypass outdated curricula – going straight to what the research shows works: targeted Fascial release for rapid recovery from chronic restrictions.
This gives a proven, trusted approach that brings pain-free results to our Fibromyalgia clients in Bath and Bristol – years ahead of Traditional Healthcare.
The Path Forward – From Research to Real Relief
The Fascia research is there – robust, growing, and clear across those 8 pivotal milestones. But until it's fully integrated into medical education and NHS guidelines, most GPs and Physios simply aren't taught it.
That's why Physology exists: to bring you the treatments elite athletes use – today.
You don't have to wait for the education system to catch up with the research. By attending a Physology consultation for Fibromyalgia pain or other long-term chronic pain, you will be getting an up-to-date understanding of your pain, as well as a proven system that takes you along the journey to being pain-free.