Finding Relief from Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain including “tender points,” dizziness, lack of balance, fatigue, headaches, jaw pain, muscle spasms, muscle weakness and occasionally, memory loss. Many who suffer from fibromyalgia have a lessened quality of life due to the constant pain and debilitating fatigue. Around 2-4% of the population suffers from fibromyalgia.
Unfortunately, the mechanisms behind fibromyalgia are not clearly understood. Depleted levels of pleasure hormones such as serotonin and dopamine are often observed in patients with fibromyalgia as are increases in neurotransmitters that heighten sensitivity to pain. There are many theories on brain chemical imbalances in patients with fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia tends to run in families, so it may be linked to genetics. As well, certain infections seem to trigger fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is often seen in people who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.
Dr. Goyke can evaluate you and help you manage the symptoms of fibromyalgia and improve your quality of life. We can provide you with gentle spinal manipulation and chiropractic adjustments to increase serotonin levels as well as improve nerve impulses and blood flow to the organs thereby diminishing some of the painful symptoms of fibromyalgia. By restoring spinal function, neurovascular function is improved as well.
Goyke Health Center, your Naperville, IL chiropractor, offers excellent chiropractic care. Spinal manipulation, massage therapy, ultrasound and electrical stimulation can help improve fibromyalgia by relieving stress, pain and other symptoms. We can offer advice on nutritional support for fibromyalgia as well as relaxation techniques and exercises that can improve the duration and quality of your sleep.
Don’t let fibromyalgia rule your life anymore! Find relief for your symptoms and help in managing your condition. Call us today and receive a FREE exam and x-rays!
