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The Chiropractic Joint "Correction Is What We Do" 1800 S. Milton Rd. Suite 14, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 MAP Ph. 928.774.0026

Fibromyalgia   Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder Characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue and multiple tender points. People with this syndrome may also experience sleep disturbances, morning stiffness, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety and other symptoms. According to the American College of Rheumatology, fibromyalgia affects 3-6 million Americans, most of them being women. There is no known cause of Fibromyalgia, and many of its symptoms mimic other diseases which makes it very difficult to diagnosis. The current criteria for a fibromyalgia diagnosis includes:   -Widespread joint and muscle pain that has been present for at least three months. -Pain at 11 or more of the 18 specific trigger points  when the areas are being pressed. - Other symptoms that are less common but can occur are constipation or diarrhea, headache, difficulty concentrating, tingling sensation in the hands and severe or excessive fatigue.   Although fibromyalgia is unknown, a recent study in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics stated that more than 60 % of the participants who underwent thirty chiropractic treatments showed significant reductions in pain intensity and improvement in their overall fatigue and quality of sleep. Being placed on raw-food diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, legumes, cereals, nut and seeds has shown to help reduce the pain as well. Exercising twice a week for one hour for several weeks has also been shown to help. Back    Main Page         Next