A chiropractor is a great resource when it comes to pain management, whether your pain is caused by a back problem or not. When your spine is out of alignment, it can aggravate other conditions and make your pain worse. Even for a condition like fibromyalgia, chiropractic care is an excellent option for pain management.
What Is Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a disorder that involves increased sensitivity to pressure, among many other symptoms. Even mild pressure on a sensitive or “hot” spot can cause terrible pain to someone suffering from fibromyalgia. Other symptoms include fatigue, depression, and insomnia. The cause of the condition is not fully understood, but it is thought to be an autoimmune disease.
How Can Chiropractic Care Help?
First, you will need to undergo some testing to determine the areas of involvement of the disease. A chiropractor can perform non-invasive testing such as thermal imagining, to find out where they need to target your treatment. These tests are very accurate in determining the areas of involvement, and are quite helpful for determining an effective treatment plan.
A chiropractor cannot cure fibromyalgia, but chiropractic treatments can certainly help to improve the symptoms. Even if your pain is not directly caused by a misalignment of the spine, it can make other pain worse. The nerve involvement in a spinal misalignment can cause additional pain in an already painful condition. Studies have shown that chiropractic treatments produce measurable improvement in fibromyalgia symptoms. Thermal imaging tests conducted before and after treatment show significant changes for the better.
Though extensive clinical trials have not yet been performed, many fibromyalgia patients have reported that they feel much better after undergoing chiropractic treatments. Because the sample group is very small, it is hard to tell whether the treatments will be effective for everyone. However, because chiropractic care is non-invasive and carries very little risk of adverse effects, it is certainly worth a try. Even small improvements that decrease your pain are beneficial. Consult an experienced chiropractor and see for yourself how your quality of life can be improved.