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Fibromyalgia is well-known for pain throughout the entire body that is persistent and can last for long amounts of time. It is estimated that about 5 million people living in the US are deal with this condition on a daily basis.
Fibromyalgia Symptoms
Besides pain, fibromyalgia symptoms include:
- Irregular sleep patterns
- Cognitive problems referred to as brain fog
- Inflammation
- Extreme exhaustion
Fibromyalgia occurs because of the way the brain interprets pain and can be frustrating for both doctors and patients alike. Answers are few and most traditional care is not successful in all cases, leading many to turn to alternative options.
Acupuncture and Fibromyalgia
Acupuncture has become popular among those looking for a different way to care for pain. When one receives acupuncture, small needles are inserted just under the skin at strategic points in the body to eliminate pain. A study of acupuncture revealed that patients getting this type of care saw a reduction in their symptoms due to a positive, calming effect on the central nervous system. This proves that acupuncture can serve as a relief care for fibromyalgia.
Upper Cervical Chiropractic and Fibromyalgia
Here at Source Chiropractic and Wellness, we care for the health of the upper cervical spine in relation to how it interacts with the central nervous system. If a misalignment is present in either the C1 or C2 vertebra, pressure is often exerted upon the brainstem, leading to a breakdown of communication in the body. This can cause the brain to receive signals of pain when, in fact, there is very little pain or none at all.
We use a gentle technique that allows the bones of the neck to move back into alignment more naturally than “popping” or “cracking” them. Once the subluxation is corrected, communication between the brain and body can be restored, resulting in a decrease in fibromyalgia symptoms.
A recent case study gives fibromyalgia patients hope by reporting on a 32-year-old woman who saw her fibromyalgia symptom completely resolve following upper cervical chiropractic care.
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