Fibromyalgia Prevention with Upper Cervical Care

Do your fibromyalgia flare-ups interfere with the activities you enjoy? Does fatigue affect your ability to finish your daily routine? Here are some lifestyle changes that can help ease some of the aches and pains of an episode

 1. Gentle aerobic exercise – walking, swimming, elliptical

 2. Slow, gentle stretching

 3. Getting adequate sleep

 4. Reducing stress

 5. Avoiding cold temperatures – try to stay warm as often as possible

While these are all great suggestions to improve fibromyalgia pain, they do not address a potential underlying cause of the condition. 

How Your Spinal Health Affects Fibromyalgia

When the top bone in your neck (atlas) misaligns, it creates pressure in your spinal cord. Your spinal cord is responsible for sending signals to and from your brain. When there is pressure on your spinal cord, the signals are distorted. This can potentially lead to chronic pain, fatigue, and other fibromyalgia symptoms.  

Through specific realignment of the atlas, there is reduced pressure on the spinal cord. This allows for proper signals to be sent to and from the brain. This may lead to a reduction in fibromyalgia symptoms. If you need help make an appointment with one of our doctors and they will answer all your questions.