Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition with known complaints such as musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and sore muscles that flares regularly. Those that live with fibromyalgia often deal with ongoing discomfort and a disrupted quality of life. Since there is no cure, many patients find relief through various holistic treatments such as Chiropractic, Acupuncture, and Massage Therapy. Doctors of chiropractic are one of the best providers to help manage fibromyalgia flares. In this blog, we will cover various ways chiropractic, acupuncture and massage can help support those suffering with fibromyalgia.

Understanding Fibromyalgia

We don’t exactly know what causes fibromyalgia, but it usually stems from combination of genetic, environmental, and psychological factors. The symptoms include:

– Widespread pain, tenderness, hot spots

– General fatigue

– Disturbances in sleep

– Cognitive difficulties such as brain fog

Since fibromyalgia is so complex the treatment often requires a multifaceted approach, focusing on symptom management that can help improve one’s overall quality of life.

How Chiropractic Care Helps

Chiropractors uses a natural approach in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, particularly through spinal adjustments, soft tissue protocols, and specific motion palpation techniques. Here’s how it can be supportive for fibromyalgia patients:

1. Pain Relief

– Chiropractic techniques can help reduce pain by improving spinal alignment, increasing mobility and blood flow which eases joint pain and may alleviate pressure on nerves, improve nervous system function, and stimulate the lymphatic system to dump toxins. Chiropractic adjustments may help decrease the overall pain experienced by fibromyalgia patients.

2. Improved Sleep

– Chiropractic Acupuncture has been shown to support patients with improved sleep By addressing pain/inflammation, helping to support lymphatic reset, and restoring mobility chiropractic/acupuncture can indirectly improve sleep quality. When you aren’t tossing in turning in pain you naturally get more hours of uninterrupted sleep. With better sleep those suffering from fibromyalgia may restore their quality of life much more quickly.

3. Enhanced Mobility

– Spinal adjustments, motional palpation techniques, and soft tissue protocols can improve range of motion, decrease inflammation, and reduce stiffness. This can help those suffering from fibromyalgia to move more freely and comfortably in their normal activies of daily living.

4. Stress Reduction

– Chiropractic/Acupuncture care often includes techniques to relax muscles, improve blood flow, restore energy flow, and reduce stress, which can be particularly beneficial for fibromyalgia patients who often experience mild to moderate stress and anxiety.

Our Holistic Multidisciplinary Approach

What sets chiropractors apart from other health care providers is we treat the patient without the use of drugs, surgery, or other invasive therapies. Chiropractors at Club West Chiropractic work with each patient from a multi-disciplinary stand point. We make sure the patient gets the care they need and ultimately ends up in the right place with the right provider.

1. Chiropractic Acupuncturist

– Our Chiropractor can refer patients to see our chiropractic acupuncturist specialists for treatments that complement chiropractic care. Acupuncture can help decrease pain, restore qi (energy), increase blood flow, stimulate lymphatic drainage, improve flexibility, and enhance overall physical function.

2. Massage Therapists

– Getting massages regularly can help reduce pain, relax muscle tension, and promote relaxation. Our chiropractors often collaborate with massage therapists to provide a well-rounded holistic treatment plan.

3. Nutritional Consulting

– Proper nutrition plays a crucial role in decreasing inflammation and managing fibromyalgia symptoms. Our chiropractors can refer patients to nutritional experts who can help develop a diet plan that supports overall health and reduces inflammation.

4. Mental Health 

– Fibromyalgia can take and  emotional and psychological toll and should not be overlooked. Our chiropractors can refer patients to therapists or counselors to address issues like anxiety/depression and other common mental health conditions among fibromyalgia sufferers.

Our Personalized Care Plans

Chiropractors at Club West Chiropractic take a personalized approach to treatment. We recognize that each fibromyalgia patient has a unique experience and array of symptoms. We work closely with our patients to develop individualized care plans that address specific symptoms and concerns unique to each patient. Our tailored approach can lead to more effective management of fibromyalgia and an overall improved quality of life.

In Conclusion

Chiropractic/Acupuncture treatment offers an integrated path to managing fibromyalgia symptoms through a unique plan that supports pain relief, improved sleep, enhanced mobility, and stress reduction. The ability that chiropractic/acupuncturists have to refer patients to other healthcare professionals in our network ensures a holistic approach to your treatment. We embrace chiropractic/acupuncture care as part of a multidisciplinary strategy to support fibromyalgia patients so they can take proactive steps toward improved well-being. If you have more questions please schedule a free consultation with one of our providers to determine the most suitable and personalized treatment plan for your specific needs.