Receiving a diagnosis of fibromyalgia can be scary, it helps to remove some of the mystery by sharing important facts about this increasingly common condition. We will cover some of the most common symptoms of fibromyalgia, potential causes, common risk factors, and natural ways to find relief.
Some Common Fibromyalgia Symptoms
While patients may present with slightly differing symptoms from person to person, there are some symptoms that are more common than others. These include:
- Widespread pain
- Tender points on the body
- Stiffness in the morning
- Chronic headaches
- Insomnia
- Tingling in the hands and feet
- Cognitive/memory problems (fibro fog)
How Does Fibromyalgia Begin?
There is a great deal of speculation as to what causes fibromyalgia. When examining research, clinical observations, and patient histories, some of the more common factors seem to include:
- Trauma including both physical events (i.e. a car accident)
- Serious illness – Many have found that fibromyalgia begins following a long-term illness
- Repetitive injuries
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What Factors Increase the Risk of Fibromyalgia?
It seems some people are more prone to fibromyalgia than others. Some of the groups at greatest risk are:
- Women between the ages of 25 and 60
- Patients with spinal arthritis or rheumatoid arthritis
- Patients suffering from lupus
Seeking Natural Fibromyalgia Care in Boise, ID
While medications may provide temporary pain relief, many are seeking natural ways to reduce and symptoms. These include things such as:
- Mild exercise – Not so much exercise so as to increase pain, but enough to keep joints from growing stiff and increasing pain
- Dietary changes – Avoiding foods that increase inflammation such as processed foods and refined sugar
- A good sleep schedule – While sleeping well with fibromyalgia may be difficult, it is important for managing pain
- Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care
Upper cervical chiropractic care has also seen tremendous success with fibromyalgia symptoms. This makes sense when considering the above facts. After all, many people begin experiencing fibromyalgia after a physical trauma such as a car accident that may have caused a misalignment of the top two neck bones also known as the upper cervical spine. Also, spinal arthritis (a condition that often begins with an upper cervical spinal misalignment) is a known risk factor.
As a result, many fibromyalgia patients respond well to upper cervical spinal correction. To learn more, schedule a consultation today.
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