As many as 3 million people across North America are affected by Fibromyalgia, a commonly heard of disease though not people many really know much about it. It is a central sensitivity syndrome, where the central nervous systems amplifies sensory input across many organ systems resulting in chronic and widespread pain. It is mor than just muscle aches and fatigue, it is a neurological disorder. Fibromyalgia is also linked to mental clarity (brain fog) and emotional stability.
Common symptoms may include:
The specific causes is unknown, some ideas about the causes of the disease include a traumatic event, repetitive injury, and certain diseases or illness. Due to the confusion behind the causes of fibromyalgia scientific studies have been done to with those who suffer from this disease.
One important discovery shows that neurotransmitters that facilitate pain transmission were elevated in both cerebrospinal fluid and the brain in those suffering from fibromyalgia. Another study notes the relationship between tender points and posture, noting that after posture was corrected with chiropractic care the related tender points were no longer complaints. Other studies found that gentle and specific chiropractic adjustments on fibromyalgia suffers resulted in better range of motion in their cervical (neck) and lumbars (low back) spine, in addition to a significant lessening of pain and an improvement in fatigue and sleep disturbances.
Since common solutions to fibromyalgia may include medications and psychotherapy these types of treatment may be frustrating with limited results if the condition is due to NeuroStructural Dysfunction (neuro and spinal misalignment). That’s why, our approach is to asses for and if present current the underlying dysfunction behind fibromyalgia, along with secondary conditions, to help the nervous system better adapt to current and future stressors, decreasing the recurrence of challenges while increasing your capacity to be active.
If you are suffering from chronic pain from fibromyalgia, don’t hesitate any longer to schedule an appointment. We have low force technique, Network Spinal to correct NeuroStructural Dysfunction and pain. The Dolphin Neurostim is used to help with chronic pain. We currently visit packages that utilize each.
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