Common Signs & Symptoms Of Fibromyalgia

Have you ever woken up in the morning feeling tired, maybe all washed out and drag down? Do you have pain that goes through your entire body and doesn't seem to respond to any other treatments that you've tried? Do have trouble staying asleep at night? These are some of the classic signs of fibromyalgia. The good news is that these signs are caught early and treated in the proper way, fibromyalgia can be resolved at the very least controlled. One of the ways that I have found to reduce fibromyalgia symptoms is through the use of chiropractic care.

Were you aware that chiropractic is the number one form of alternative or complementary medicine in the world? Did you know that at one point or another 20% of American men and women will go to a chiropractor? Many studies have found that those people that seek chiropractic care have an 80% satisfaction rate after they've seen the chiropractor. Still, many people want to know and question the science behind chiropractic and what it is that chiropractic does.

Chiropractors focus to reduce pain and the many other symptoms by correcting the imbalances in the skeletal system with the objective of reducing nervous system dysfunction. Many of the techniques utilized in chiropractic care include manipulation of not only the bony structures, but also the muscles, tendons, and ligaments through various forms of manual or hands-on therapy, stretching, posture correction methods, exercise, lifestyle modification recommendations including diet and nutritional management, and activity modifications. Chiropractic care also includes discussions and instructions for modifying methods of performing tasks including bending, lifting, pulling, pushing in both at work and home activities. Work station modifications are also thoroughly investigated, especially when symptoms are consistently worse after the work day.

Many of my patients who come to see me with fibromyalgia have pain or tender spots that travel throughout their entire body many times in their back in their neck, or arms and legs. They may also have headaches as a result of these tender spots. Chiropractic is a great way to reduce the pain that many fibromyalgia sufferers have by bringing alignment back to their spines, bringing relaxation to their muscles, and restoring normal posture. Many fibromyalgia sufferers also find that diet and nutritional counseling are also very beneficial. Research shows that chiropractic care for patients suffering from fibromyalgia is very supportive.

We recognize the importance of including chiropractic in your treatment planning and realize you have a choice of providers. If you, a friend or family member requires care for FM, we sincerely appreciate the trust and confidence shown by choosing our services and look forward in serving you and your family presently and, in the future.