Fibromyalgia Pain and Misalignment

Chronic pain affects the upper and/or the lower parts of the body. Some days are worse than others. Painfree living is a memory. But it doesn’t have to be. Let me tell you a secret. But first…

Fibromyalgia affects an estimated 4 million people in the US. Although 75 to 90 percent affected are women—Fibomyalgia also occurs in men and children of all ethnic groups. It is one of the most common chronic pain conditions. (1)

Fibromyalgia is chronic, widespread pain and stiffness all over the body. It causes sleep problems fatigue and often emotional and mental stress. Sensitivity to pain is common—abnormal pain perception processing—. This specific pain lasts three months or longer. Many people experience this chronic condition for years before being diagnosed:

·        Fatigue and tiredness

·        Depression and anxiety

·        Problems thinking memory and concentration

·        Headaches and migraines

·        Tingling and numbness in hands and feet

·        Digestive problems

·        Pain in face or jaw

Possible Causes of Fibromyalgia

Recent studies suggest changes in the central nervous system-the brain, spinal cord, and nerves may be responsible for fibromyalgia pain. The spinal cord is responsible for function of the central nervous system and function of organs and mobility. When subluxated we have problems… (2)

Other Factors that could cause Fibromyalgia:

·        Autoimmune Diseases

·        Infections

·        Family History

·        Trauma

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Yes physical and emotional trauma has been linked to fibromyalgia. Help is available. Getting diagnosed for fibromyalgia pain is a step to actively finding relief. There is nothing to lose and everything to gain. For more information...

1.       Prevalence – National Fibromyalgia Association (NFA)

2.       What is Fibromyalgia?, CDC