Fibromyalgia and Chiropractic Care
If you have fibromyalgia, you need to be very careful about all your activities. As you know, strenuous activity and even firm contact can cause a lot of pain, excruciating at times. What may not realize is that chiropractic care might be part of your solution.
Purpose of Chiropractic Care for Fibromyalgia
The pain of fibromyalgia may be due to pinched nerves and misalignments as well as chronic stimulation of your body’s “fight or flight” response. Your adrenal glands could be fatigued or exhausted, your body chemistry and nutrition could be completely out of balance. All of these issues may be helped by your chiropractor.
The relief from chiropractic care is cumulative. You might not receive the full benefits of the care on the first adjustment, but as the treatments continue you should feel better and better. Of the 20 percent of Americans who have visited a chiropractor for care, 80 percent report that they experienced significant pain relief and an increase in function.
Part of a Comprehensive Plan
After your chiropractor does a consultation and exam, he or she will have an idea if they might be able to help. Other things might be suggested such as stretching or strengthening exercises, nutrition, or massage. Keeping the ultimate goal of the plan in mind can help you determine what you want to do about each aspect of your care.
As far as the chiropractic adjustments go, it is important to focus on the entire spine. You might not have a full spine adjustment all in one visit, but over time the entire spine will be addressed. The chiropractor will usually start with the area of the spine that is causing you the most trouble. From there, you can discuss your symptoms and the chiropractor will determine how to help you with those.
People with fibromyalgia who have dealt with this note that the decrease in pain and increase in the range of motion are well worth the investment of time that it requires.
Sources:
http://www.fibromyalgia-symptoms.org/fibromyalgia_chiropractic.html
https://fibromyalgianewstoday.com/2017/03/03/chiropractic-adjustments-are-they-worth-the-flares/