Fibromyalgia is a widespread pain condition that also can result in fatigue, sleepless, nights, and other debilitating symptoms. Physicians are at a loss for how to care for the condition. As a result, many doctors will simply treat the symptoms, pain symptoms in particular. Opioids are often the prescription of choice.
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The Well-Documented Dangers of Opioid Use
According to the CDC, 1,000 people end up in the ER on a daily basis due to misuse of opioids. More than 165,000 Americans have died from pain medication overdoses, including some prominent celebrities. As a result, people are seeking safe alternatives. Is there anything available that actually works?
An Upper Cervical Case Study Involving Fibromyalgia
An exciting case study was performed on a 32-year-old woman who was suffering from fibromyalgia for two years. She had previously suffered injuries that included a separated shoulder and was prescribed pain medication. She also underwent physical therapy, which the patient said only made matters worse.
After two years of pain, medications, and rapidly declining health, she discovered upper cervical chiropractic care. After 6 months of care, she was free from all fibromyalgia symptoms.
A Gentle Approach to Fibromyalgia
When some hear chiropractic, they immediately envision having their spine twisted and popped in various directions. That’s not an appealing vision for those suffering from chronic pain and joint problems. However, at Body Balance Spinal Care, we use the NUCCA technique—a particularly gentle form of upper cervical chiropractic care.
We have found that gentle adjustments last longer and give the body more time to heal. It also reduces costs for the patient since visits can be further apart as the adjustments begin to hold longer. As a result, many of our patients have enjoyed gentle and lasting relief. Check out some of the testimonials from our chronic pain patients and then schedule a consult today!
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