Are you looking for fibromyalgia relief in Riverton? Fibromyalgia (FM) is chronic pain syndrome. It causes widespread soreness throughout the body. It also causes mental distress.

Frequently, the symptoms of fibromyalgia imitate joint inflammation or arthritis. However, unlike these conditions, FM does not cause joint or muscle inflammation or damage. In other words, it is a rheumatic condition, meaning it causes soft tissue pain or myofascial pain.

Reports from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases in the United States say as many as 5 million adults over the age of 18 have fibromyalgia. About 80 to 90 percent of these are women.

IMPORTANT FIBROMYALGIA FACTS

• Fibromyalgia causes widespread pain, fatigue, general discomfort, and mental distress.
• The causes of fibromyalgia remain unknown, but risk factors include genetic factors, rheumatoid arthritis, other autoimmune disorders, and traumatic injuries.
• Fibromyalgia symptoms mimic arthritis, but it only affects the soft tissue, not the joints.
• Exercise, behavioral therapy, medication, and acupuncture can help alleviate FM symptoms and improve the quality of sleep of patients.

MOST COMMON FIBROMYALGIA SYMPTOMS

Fibromyalgia can have several varying symptoms, and they are different from person to person. However, here is a shortlist of the most common symptoms of FM:

• Abnormal headaches
• Stiffness and pain in the Jaw
• Morning stiffness in the muscles and joints
• Difficulty sleeping, leading to irregular sleep patterns
• Fibro fog — problems with concentration and memory recall
• Painful menstrual periods
• Extreme overall exhaustion
• Sensitivity to heat or cold
• IBS — irritable bowel syndrome
• Restless leg syndrome
• Tingling and numbness in the hands and feet
• Widespread pain and weakness, similar to having the flu
• Pain and exhaustion in the facial muscles and nearby fibrous tissues

LESSER-KNOWN SYMPTOMS OF FIBROMYALGIA

• Anxiety and depression
• Breathing problems
• Chest pain symptoms
• Cold or flu-like symptoms
• Dizziness
• Pelvic and urinary problems
• Nausea and vomiting
• Skin issues
• Vision problems
• Weight gain

Often, people around the age of 45 begin showing symptoms of fibromyalgia. However, children and teens can be diagnosed with FM too.

THE POSSIBLE CAUSES OF FIBROMYALGIA

The definite cause of fibromyalgia is still a mystery amongst the medical community. According to consensus, FM is affected by a problem in the central pain processing area of the brain. There is an increase in sensitivity or perception of pain whenever a trigger happens. Some factors put you at higher risk than others for developing this condition. Here are a few of those factors:

• Problems with the central nervous system
• Having repetitive injuries
• The way your genes manage and control the pain process
• Being under a stressful or traumatic physical event (ex. vehicular accident or sporting injury) or an emotional event (ex. losing a job or death of a loved one)

There is a high probability that fibromyalgia is hereditary. Studies have revealed that women having a close relative with fibromyalgia are at higher risk for developing it as well.

CONDITIONS THAT INCREASES YOUR RISK OF HAVING FM

• Lupus,
• Spinal arthritis (ankylosing spondylitis)
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• You have parents with other rheumatic diseases

THE EFFECTIVE FIBROMYALGIA CARE ACCORDING TO STUDIES 

Patients nowadays are trying out various forms of care in their hopes of finding the right one that will work for them individually. Many are veering away from traditional medications and seeking more natural ways to care for their pains, symptoms, and frustrations.

A recent study showed ideal care for fibromyalgia patients. The experiment included 54 rheumatologists, 25 primary care physicians, and 12 doctors from different practices. Fascinatingly, the rheumatologists had more confidence in diagnosing FM than all the other doctors. The doctors agreed it was their responsibility to help diagnose and care for patients with FM. They also all agreed the symptoms of fibromyalgia are not psychosomatic (only in your head).

Primary care physicians, more than others, believed the medication was a good idea and were entirely comfortable diagnosing it. Through observation, a majority of the patients also had other conditions existing along with their FM. All of the doctors in the study stated they were confident in diagnosing fibromyalgia. Rheumatologists were more inclined to try the latest medical therapies, whereas primary care physicians were more focused on the old traditional treatments.

FIBROMYALGIA RELIEF IN RIVERTON THROUGH UPPER CHIROPRACTIC CARE 

There is one form of natural care seldom mentioned by practitioners as a relief option, even though it has a proven success record. It is no other than upper cervical chiropractic care.

One patient named Lori, a 31-year-old woman with fibromyalgia, was a case study patient. Upper chiropractic care helped her achieve a reduction of her FM symptoms after her initial adjustment. After just three months of care, her pain had reduced by 90 percent.

WHY IS THIS KIND OF CARE SO USEFUL? IS IT EFFECTIVE?

It has to do with the C1 and C2 vertebrae. These bones are at the base of the skull, where they meet the neck. They are the top two bones of the upper spine. The C1 and C2 both act as protection to the delicate spinal cord.

However, when an injury or accident occurs, or if the bones move out of their proper place, they may stress the brainstem and cause it to send improper signals to the brain. If the brainstem tells the brain that the body is experiencing pain when it is not, fibromyalgia can be a possible result.

To correct this misalignment, visit Balanced Chiropractic in Riverton, Utah. We provide fibromyalgia relief in Riverton using a gentle method to encourage the bones to realign on their own. This unique approach only uses low force and is more natural.

Contact us to experience results similar to the woman mentioned above.

Resource:

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