Fibromyalgia is a chronic and complex widespread disorder that may cause musculoskeletal pain in the joints, muscles, tendons and other soft tissues throughout the body. Besides the painful symptoms, oddly, doctors cannot pinpoint the cause of fibromyalgia. Diagnosis of this disorder is difficult because there are no specific lab tests to specify if someone has fibromyalgia. Lack of scientific research leads medical professional to believe that various factors like genetics, trauma, stress, and infections are the cause of fibromyalgia.
Medically, prescription medication such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), painkillers, antidepressants, and muscle relaxers are commonly given to “treat” the symptoms. However, drugs only tend to mask the problem and give temporary relief. On the other hand, we have the non-medical approach that involves exercise, acupressure, acupuncture, nutritional therapy, and chiropractic. The role of your chiropractor is to free the stress found in your body called subluxation. Subluxation can stress your brain, spinal cord, joints, organs, tissues, and muscles. These subluxations hinder the optimal function of the nervous system and fibers that transmit signals from different parts of the body. When communication between the brain and the body is disconnected and distressed health issues can arise and fibromyalgia may get worse. San Diego Chiropractors use gentle adjustments to the spine to remove these subluxations. Studies have linked chiropractic care and management of the symptoms of fibromyalgia, such as pain, fatigue, and quality of sleep. By contacting your local chiropractor, you can learn more information on how to relieve fibromyalgia pain.