Over
6 million people in the U.S. suffer from fibromyalgia, “a disorder
characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep,
memory and mood issues. Researchers believe that fibromyalgia amplifies painful
sensations by affecting the way your brain processes pain signals.”
As
I’ve discussed in various blog posts, the brain and spinal cord are directly
connected, and the health of one undoubtedly affects the functioning of the
other. So, it makes sense that some of the symptoms of fibromyalgia (which
starts in the brain) can be alleviated with chiropractic care.
In
2014, Rehab Research and Practice conducted a study on sufferers of
fibromyalgia and ended up finding a “direct
link between the severity of fibromyalgia and the health and function of the
spine.” It turned out that spinal adjustments improved the quality of
life and severity of symptoms in the study participants, aiding their pain,
sleep quality, mood, and depression, among other symptoms.
The study continued to
provide chiropractic care to these patients once per week for 23 weeks in a row
and found that it “decreased pain and positively influenced components relating
to chronic illness and functional health capacity.”
This is yet another example of how interconnected all parts of the body are,
from the brain and spine to overall health and wellness. Although fibromyalgia
has no cure yet, chiropractic is a safe, beneficial alternative to many of the
drugs that are prescribed to treat it currently.
It’s important to remember
that the purpose of chiropractic is to remove interference between the brain
and nervous system, not to treat specific symptoms or act as a “Band Aid”
approach. It is the removal of this interference that leads to symptom and pain
relief, as seen in the fibromyalgia study. Through regular maintenance of the
spine, patients can experience health and wellness like no drug, surgery, or
other healthcare can provide.
Working to restore GOD’S perfect design in you!
I would like to encourage anyone who is interested in
chiropractic and general health-related topics to check out Dr. Mercola’s blog,
which can be found at the following link:
Usain Bolt is a household name today, with 9 Olympic gold
medals and various other world championship wins. But this extremely talented
athlete from the small island of Jamaica has faced severe physical challenges
in his life. Although many people don’t know it, Bolt suffered from scoliosis
as a young man. 
The Jamaican Olympic Team’s chiropractor, Dr. Michael
Douglas, has worked with Usain Bolt and his teammates since 1996, combining
traditional chiropractic techniques with sports injury rehabilitation.[2]
And their team isn’t the only one benefiting from treatment: Sean Atkins, PhD
Exercise Physiologist, has estimated that “at least 90% of world class athletes
use Chiropractic on a regular basis to prevent injuries and to improve their
performance.”[3] So, whether
you’re aiming for an Olympic gold medal or just like to participate in sports
activities for fun, chiropractic care can make you stronger, healthier, and can
prevent and treat injuries. What are you waiting for?
Over
6 million people in the U.S. suffer from fibromyalgia, “a disorder
characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep,
memory and mood issues. Researchers believe that fibromyalgia amplifies painful
sensations by affecting the way your brain processes pain signals.”[1]
