Fibromyalgia, Fatigue, Chronic Fatigue, Always Tired, Tired, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, CFSBe diagnosed with a chronic health condition such as fibromyalgia can be difficult to handle.  This is especially true since there has traditionally been so much mystery surrounding fibromyalgia and why it develops in the first place.  Fibromyalgia sufferers deal with generalized tenderness and aching of the body, muscle stiffness, fatigue, and sleep problems.

Symptoms of Fibromyalgia in Women

Fibromyalgia can affect both men and women, but an overwhelming majority of those with the condition are women.  Between 80 and 90 percent of people who receive a diagnosis of fibromyalgia are female.  For women, this might mean:

  • More fatigue and feelings of depression
  • Increased pain in conjunction with your menstrual cycle
  • Increased incidence of bowel problems, such as IBS

Rather than relieving the many fibromyalgia symptoms with various therapies and medications, many women dealing with this chronic condition are looking for natural, lasting relief.

 

Fibromyalgia and The Central Nervous System Link

Your central nervous system (CNS) is responsible for coordinating every single function of your body.  Consisting of the brain, brainstem, and spinal cord, your CNS is so important that it is completely protected by the bones of your skull and spinal column.  One of the possible mechanisms for the onset of fibromyalgia is trauma or illness.  These conditions can also be the cause of a specific misalignment of the uppermost vertebrae in the spine, the atlas.  When the atlas misaligns, it interferes with normal brainstem function, which can include how an individual perceives pain.  This can be the root cause of the widespread pain and fatigue of fibromyalgia and why many traditional relief don’t provide lasting relief.

By addressing the atlas misalignment using gentle, precise upper cervical chiropractic adjustments, the nerves are able to heal and start relaying pain signals properly.  For people with fibromyalgia, this can mean a return to a better quality of life.  There are many fibromyalgia sufferers seeking a natural, lasting solution to their condition that have found great success with upper cervical chiropractic.

 

References:

http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/musculoskeletal-and-connective-tissue-disorders/bursa,-muscle,-and-tendon-disorders/fibromyalgia

http://www.healthline.com/health/fibromyalgia/symptoms-women#Painsandaches3

 

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