Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a painful condition that affects 10 million people in the United States alone. If you are one of the many people who has been diagnosed with often debilitating disorder, you may be wondering about your treatment options. While medications are often prescribed for pain management, studies have shown that chiropractic is an effective alternative treatment.

Chiropractic Treatment for Fibromyalgia

The exact cause of fibromyalgia is unknown, but patients who have been diagnosed with this condition suffer from widespread pain and sensitivity throughout the entire musculoskeletal system. Patients also commonly experience chronic fatigue as well as sleep and mood disturbances.

Seeing a chiropractor for fibromyalgia is an effective means of finding relief from many symptoms. Evidence suggests that fibromyalgia patients see chiropractors on a regular basis, and for good reason. A recent study showed that 60% of fibromyalgia patients who received chiropractic adjustment in conjunction with a soft tissue technique known as ischemic compression experienced significant pain reduction, improved sleep and decreased fatigue.,

While there is limited research on the benefits of chiropractic treatment for fibromyalgia patients, early results indicate that regularly seeing your Longmont chiropractor could lead to a reduction in many of the unpleasant symptoms of this painful condition.

Chiropractors are extensively trained and specialize in the neuromusculoskeletal system, and one of the primary focuses of chiropractic care is performing adjustments that lead to improvements in the patient’s nervous system. Since the nervous system is responsible for processing all of the information from the outside world, it only makes sense that problems in the nervous system could be responsible for the pain and discomfort fibromyalgia patients experience as the result of certain stimuli that do not affect others. With this mind, it is also logical to assume that if chiropractic treatment leads to improvements in the nervous system, it could lead to a reduction in fibromyalgia symptoms.

If you’re suffering from fibromyalgia in Longmont, contact Left Hand Chiropractic Center today, and let Drs. Drew and Christine Illman help you manage your symptoms. We will work closely with you to fully understand your situation and develop a treatment plan that will help you achieve the relief you need. For more information or to schedule a consultation, please call 303-651-7003.