There is quite a bit of mystery surrounding fibromyalgia, and for people who suffer from it, the more research that is done, the more there is hope that they will find some long awaited relief.

A recent study of fibromyalgia patients showed that they perceive touch differently when compared to healthy individuals. While this may not seem relevant on the surface considering the chronic pain fibromyalgia sufferers endure, I see this as very much related. Scientists estimate that approximately 5 million people across the U.S. age 18 or older have fibromyalgia, with 80-90% being women. Along with widespread, chronic pain, people with fibromyalgia also endure memory problems (sometimes called fibro fog), headaches, sleep problems, digestive issues, and other issues. One thread connects all of these components, and that is your central nervous system.

Fibromyalgia and the Nervous System

Every single sensation in our body is received and processed by our central nervous system (CNS).  In patients with fibromyalgia, the signals carrying information about sensations such as touch are distorted. Rather than reaching the brain with the appropriate information, even light, non-painful stimuli can be perceived as painful. As an upper cervical chiropractor, I work closely with the central nervous system. By correcting specific atlas misalignments, I work to optimize the function of the CNS. When the atlas misaligns, it affects brainstem function, which can cause distortions and misinterpretations of pain signals.

Whether you’ve been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, or you’re experiencing chronic pain and haven’t been able to get any straightforward answers, we may be able to offer you some hope for relief. If an atlas misalignment is present and preventing normal nervous system function, restoring proper alignment will allow the body’s normal, natural healing processes to occur. We have seen this lead to quality of life improvements for many of our patients who were impacted by the chronic pain of fibromyalgia.

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Dr. Donald Erwin of Body Balance Spinal Care in Sacramento, California is an Upper Cervical Chiropractor trained by the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association (NUCCA).Over the past 21 years, Dr. Erwin has helped many people find natural relief in Sacramento, California. His upper cervical clinic also serves the communities of Elk Grove, Roseville, Yuba City, Davis and Placerville. He is uniquely trained to correct problems in the upper cervical spine (upper neck). This vital area is intimately connected to the central nervous system and problems in this area have been shown to be an underlying cause of a variety of different health problems, including migraine headaches, fibromyalgia, sciatica, digestive disorders and auto injuries. More information can be found on his website at https://www.donerwindc.com/