Fibromyalgia
What it feels like
- Widespread aching and tenderness
- Fatigue and poor sleep
- Brain fog
- Flares after stress, poor sleep, or overdoing activity
Common Causes
- Not fully understood; changes in how the nervous system processes pain
- Common triggers: stress, illness, poor sleep, physical trauma
What we check at your first visit
- Health history: where you hurt, flare patterns, sleep, stress, and current medical care
- Gentle regional exam, including orthopedic and neurological testing, adapted to your comfort
How we treat it at Revival Chiropractic
- Low-force adjusting (Activator, Arthrostim, Drop Table)
- Gentle soft tissue work
- Graded movement plan, starting small
- Sleep and stress habits; supplement discussion with your physician in the loop
What to expect
- Fewer and milder flares, better sleep and function
- Start with gentle visits; adjust as you respond
When we refer out
- New symptoms not yet medically evaluated (thyroid, autoimmune, anemia)
- Depression or anxiety that needs support (primary care or counseling)
FAQs
Can chiropractic help fibromyalgia? It can be one useful part of a broader plan. Research on chiropractic for fibromyalgia is limited, so we focus on gentle care for tense, achy areas alongside the approaches with the best evidence: graded exercise, sleep, and stress management.
Will adjustments hurt if I have fibromyalgia? They shouldn't. We use low-force techniques like Activator, Arthrostim, and Drop Table, start gentle, and adjust based on how you feel afterward. Let us know anytime something is too much.
What exercise is safe with fibromyalgia? Start small. Walking, water exercise, gentle strength work, and yoga are good choices. Do a little less than you think you can, then build slowly. Doing too much on a good day is a common cause of flares.
Should I keep seeing my doctor? Yes. Fibromyalgia is best managed by a team. Keep your physician involved in diagnosis and medications, and we'll coordinate with them as part of your care.
Sources: EULAR revised recommendations for fibromyalgia management (Macfarlane et al., Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, 2017), which rate exercise most strongly; quote that rather than chiropractic-specific stats
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