Fibromyalgia Relief through Chiropractic

Fibromyalgia, a condition most often marked by pain in the body’s soft, fibrous tissue (muscles, ligaments and tendons), an inability to sleep well, chronic fatigue, and depression, has been described as an epidemic.  In fact, it has gone from a condition that many in the medical community denied even existed (Some conventional physicians still deny that the disorder exists. Instead, they attribute symptoms to emotional or psychological causes.), to one for which the drug companies have now seized as an opportunity to develop prescription treatments. (Not that the pharmaceutical companies’ involvement proves anything other than that there’s a buck to be made.)  In any case, millions report symptoms consistent with fibromyalgia each year, and it is a real concern – one people are turning to chiropractors for more and more often.

The most common indications of fibromyalgia are widespread pain, extreme fatigue, and disturbed sleep patterns.  Most often, pain is described as intense in the regions of the neck, back, and legs.  Because people often think of chiropractors for pain relief, sufferers of fibromyalgia are increasingly coming in for adjustments to see if it helps at all with their condition, and most are very glad they did.

Current research suggests that fibromyalgia is a disorder of the central nervous system. People with fibromyalgia appear to have abnormalities in the chemical compounds (neurotransmitters) that transmit nerve impulses. They also have, on average, four times as much nerve growth factor as people without the disorder. This suggests that fibromyalgia is a problem of central nervous system hypersensitivity. Because chiropractic medicine is based on the theory that an individual’s health is controlled by the state of his or her central nervous system, chiropractors, who are experts in this area, are especially well suited to help patients reduce their fibromyalgia symptoms.

Chiropractic makes adjustments to the alignment of the neck and the spine, thus reducing pain significantly throughout the body. It is proven that regular spinal manipulation treatments will help fibromyalgia sufferers to enjoy a better quality of sleep as well as experiencing less pain and reduced fatigue. In fact, a 2009 study found that chiropractic adjustments resulted in an instant relief of pain in fibromyalgia patients.

If you’re suffering from fibromyalgia or think you might be, don’t let it control your life.  Chiropractic care might be able to help you live a normal life.  If you or someone you know suffers from fibromyalgia, get in touch with our office today to set up an appointment.

For more information on fibromyalgia, check out www.fibromyalgia-symptoms.org.