Fibromyalgia is quite painful for those who experience it. Fibromyalgia causes widespread pain, interrupted sleep patterns, and exhaustion. Muscles tend to hurt, the skin may feel sunburned, and patients often compare their symptoms to those associated with a bad flu. Thankfully, there are plenty of natural methods available to help control the symptoms of fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia symptoms vary, but the pain is typically the worst. The pain could consist of muscular aching, throbbing, stabbing, shooting, or intense burning. Patients may feel drained, tired, and have little or no energy. They may even have problems with their memory and may suffer from “fibro fog” or “brain fog” on a daily basis. All of these problems are made worse with a lack of sleep, and patients often have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep.
Exercise is often helpful for people with these painful symptoms, but fibromyalgia can make exercising even more difficult than the average person. Exercising can make the pain of fibromyalgia even worse. However, it is important to practice light exercise on a regular basis and take small steps until exercising is not so difficult. Premier Health Chiropractors can help you to come up with an appropriate exercise plan.
Plus, a visit to your chiropractor can also help with other symptoms of fibromyalgia, such as headaches, jaw pain, or even irritable bowel syndrome. Chiropractic care can be very therapeutic for the whole body and a chiropractor at Premier Health can help you to find a method that works best for you.
Three to six percent of the American population are affected by fibromyalgia, and most of these people are women. Chiropractic care can help. According to the American Chiropractic Association, chiropractic care has ranked as one of the therapeutic approaches that offer the most relief for patients with fibromyalgia. Premier Health Chiropractors can also use massage therapy, which is proven to relieve symptoms of stress and pain.
Other helpful methods of relieving pain is yoga, pilates, or tai chi, since they provide relaxation, breathing techniques, and muscle stimulation. Vigorous exercise such as aerobics can irritate the muscles and worsen fibromyalgia symptoms.
Cognitive therapy can also help to relieve symptoms, as fibromyalgia is often associated with stress. Increasing the amount of omega-3 fatty acids that you consume can also make a difference.
If you suffer from fibromyalgia, contact Premier Health Chiropractors today to schedule an appointment with one of our licensed and experienced chiropractors. Try chiropractic care and see how well it can work for you. Chiropractic care is a natural and holistic approach to health and well-being, and can help you to feel better in many different ways. Call us today.