Fibromyalgia Treatment

Many patients with fibromyalgia who visit Stow Family Chiropractic arrive very frustrated with the limits this disorder has placed on their physical activity. Our Stow chiropractor, who proudly serves Bolton, Hudson, Harvard, Stow, Acton, or surrounding neighborhoods, helps them achieve relief from pain thanks to natural, non-invasive treatment options.

Overview of Fibromyalgia

The easiest way to understand fibromyalgia is in terms of the symptoms that accompany it. Common complaints include widespread pain in the musculoskeletal system as well as problems with fatigue, sleep, and mood. This unpleasant condition magnifies pain sensations by affecting the way the brain processes signals of discomfort.

 

Researchers suspect that family history can play a role in the appearance of this disorder. In some cases, symptoms are linked to a specific event such as surgery, physical trauma, or an infection. For many sufferers, symptoms accelerate over time without being associated with a particular factor.

 

The most common symptoms our patients report include:

 

• Widespread pain
• Cognitive factors causing difficulty in concentration or performing mental activities
• Fatigue that is frequently the result of sleep deprivation from discomfort

 

Being female carries an elevated risk for developing fibromyalgia. TMJ, tension headaches, depression, anxiety, and irritable bowel syndrome are also common among sufferers.

Chiropractic Treatment Options

Diagnosis of fibromyalgia occurs after a comprehensive exam and evaluation of a patient’s health history, symptoms, and complaints. It requires satisfying these three standards:

• Specific scores on a pain index and symptom severity scale
• Persistence of symptoms at the same level for three or more months
• Elimination of any other health issue that could cause these symptoms

Treatment involves both professional help and self-care. Adjustments facilitate the arrival of nerve impulses at the proper destination, helping the body function better mechanically. Some patients benefit from prescribed exercises.

Our practice offers cold laser therapy. This option is particularly useful for fibromyalgia patients because it is non-invasive and works well with chiropractic treatment. Our doctor also offers education in self-care steps such as nutrition, lifestyle adjustments, and sleeping well.

Schedule a Consultation with Our Stow Chiropractor

Don’t let discomfort keep you from leading your chosen lifestyle. Our Stow chiropractor can help you achieve relief from pain thanks to natural therapies that avoid addictive medicine. Stow Family Chiropractic provides lifestyle and nutritional support as well as chiropractic treatment for Bolton, Hudson, Harvard, Stow, and Acton residents. Call us today at 978-897-1770 to make an appointment and start on your path to wellness.