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Fibromyalgia is a relatively new diagnostic term used to describe a chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points. Pain moves from location to location and because the symptoms mimic other diseases diagnosis can be very difficult. According to the American College of Rheumatology, fibromyalgia affects 3 to 6 million Americans, primarily women of childbearing age, although men, children and the elderly may also be affected. The current criteria for a fibromyalgia diagnosis includes widespread joint and muscle pain that has been present for at least three months and pain at 11 or more of the 18 specific trigger points when the areas are pressed. Other symptoms that are less common but can occur are constipation or diarrhea, headache, difficulty concentrating, tingling sensation in the hands, and severe or excessive fatigue.
To date no cause or cure for fibromyalgia is known, however, early studies suggest that careful attention to nutrition, along with diet and exercise may help. A study published in the British Medical Journal reports that patients who participated in aerobic exercises twice a week for an hour over a 12 week period, were twice as likely to report feeling “much better” or “very much better” than those who did not exercise.
Alignment of the spine and the related joints can help to alleviate the structural stresses which contribute to the neuromuscular aspect of this condition. A recent study in the Journal of Manipulative & Physiological Therapeutics stated that more than 60% of the participants who underwent thirty chiropractic treatments showed significant reductions in pain intensity and improvement in their overall level of fatigue and quality of sleep.
At Northwest Wellness Center a program of care can be designed just for you. Spinal adjustments, nutritional advice concerning diet and supplementation based on your health history, age, lifestyle, and current condition can all help you to feel better and deal with this frustrating and life changing condition.
