Can Chiropractic Adjustments Help with Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is very similar to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. In fact, some researchers believe both ailments to be the same condition. The main difference is that the chief complaint of Fibromyalgia is muscle soreness; however, fatigue, headache, and problems sleeping may also accompany this condition. With Fibromyalgia, the feeling in the muscles will usually be […]
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Fibromyalgia is very similar to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. In fact, some researchers believe both ailments to be the same condition. The main difference is that the chief complaint of Fibromyalgia is muscle soreness; however, fatigue, headache, and problems sleeping may also accompany this condition.
With Fibromyalgia, the feeling in the muscles will usually be described as dull and aching. The muscle soreness can come on at any time. Activity is not required for the problem to be noticed. Because other disorders can mimic this condition, the patient must exhibit tenderness in a minimum of 11 of 18 pre‑defined points on the body for a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia to be made. These points are in the muscles of neck, hips, buttock region, the upper forearm, and toward the inner knee.
Although there is no known cause for Fibromyalgia, there may be a connection between the upper cervical spine and this symptoms produced by this condition. Chiropractors have noticed improvement may occur in patients with this disorder when Chiropractic adjustments are made to the upper cervical spine.
A common research finding of this ailment is that poor posture, cervical spine dysfunction, and spinal joint arthritis may be contributory to the muscle pain associated with Fibromyalgia.
Your chiropractor may also recommend a good diet and vitamin, mineral, or herbal remedies to give your body more of what it needs to heal.
Remember that Chiropractic places the emphasis on improving the health of the body to reduce, control, or eliminate this ailment.
For many people who suffer with fibromyalgia, Chiropractic is a welcome relief from the alternative use of drugs such as anti‑imflammatories and tricyclic antidepressants, which are commonly prescribed for this disorder.
To find out more about how chiropractic care & treatments can help with fibromyalgia call us today at 941-426-9551 to schedule your complimentary consultation.
