I've been going to an Osteopath for awhile now.  I realize how important this type of therapy is to me!  I do find great relief with a weekly to two weekly visit.  Depending on what country you live in, it could be covered under a medical or insurance scheme, so you could be lucky there.  In some countries - too bad so sad!  I live in one of those countries.  My Osteo is amazing though, he's given me a great 'deal', a savings of $10 which is better than nothing and very appreciated.  Mostly because it does bring me some relief.

Originally my Dr (yes the one who said the ever famous "I think you might have a bit of fibromyalgia" - still cracks me up!) didn't even suggest going to an Osteopath for my muscular skeletal issues, but I kept going back with chest tightness, so after quite some time (like 2 years) he had a thought that it might do me some good - thanks Doc!

I have to say I have never looked back.  You have to find a good Osteopath though, one that understands chronic pain, and actually believes that Fibro is a true syndrome.  I ask him questions all the time about this kind of pain, and he is very honest with me.  He says there aren't a lot of answers to why, but they do know that you have to do whatever it is that works for you, so keep trying.  If osteopathic therapy works, do it, if swimming works, do it, if meditation works, do it.  But try everything until you come up with what works for you (bar hardcore drugs of course!!!!).  Although I am sure many have been driven to it!  I'm guessing Fibro in prison would be a tad worse than Fibro out of prison!

Some days when the myofascial pain is very sensitive particularly around my hips and thighs or my shoulders, my Osteo still works on this areas but incredibly gently, because he understands this kind of pain.  I really believe that if someone didn't understand it they wouldn't be so considerate.  So I have to say I hope that I don't have to go forever, or we'll be really broke, ha!... but I will keep going until I can have at least 4 weeks between without feeling that I can't be without.  I usually make a major effort to go right before a work trip so that I have that relief for that time I'm away.  I'm sure that it is my one thing that I won't give up for quite some time.  Thank you my wonderful Osteopath!

An interesting article:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/70381.php

Might be worth a try fellow Fibroees!