Understanding How Chiropractic Care Helps Fibromyalgia Sufferers

For fibromyalgia sufferers, the pain, fatigue and tenderness can make everyday living difficult. These pain heroes might look for comfort from a drug, but many are asking if chiropractic care will help with their fibromyalgia symptoms. The answer is yes. And, it is drug-free. 

What is Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia (FM) is a medical condition characterized by chronic widespread pain and a heightened pain response to pressure. Other symptoms include tiredness to a degree that normal activities are affected, sleep problems and troubles with memory.

Diagnosis is difficult because there is no known test. Other syndromes need to be ruled-out, first. The symptoms are painful, but the actual cause is also unknown. It is believed stress/trauma, genetics and/or infections can contribute to the syndrome. 

Chiropractic Care for Fibromyalgia

Chiropractic treatments and therapies are effective for FM patients according to a January 2009 study in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapies. It is a natural relief to symptoms free of pharmaceuticals. 

Because FM is hard to diagnose and the root cause is not fully understood, many patients struggle to find the right care to manage their symptoms. To help you understand how chiropractic care can help, take the word of another sufferer. In a 2017 article by a patient in Fibromyalgia News Today, Carrie outlines the relief she found with chiropractic care. The comments from other victims of FM confirm Carrie’s story.

Evaluating for the Right Care

Some studies suggest FM patients feel pain more deeply. Because of their added sensitivity, we understand the need to evaluate each patient for the best kind of care for them. The amount of pressure and instruments used for any kind of manipulation must be reviewed. 

Beyond spinal manipulation, many patients find relief when combining resistance training with chiropractic care. By adding resistance training to chiropractic, one study concluded patients reported improved strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and endurance. 

Are you ready to find natural relief from your fibromyalgia symptoms? Make an appointment today for a full evaluation at Skyline Chiropractic. We want you to live life to the fullest!

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