Fibromyalgia is a painful condition that affects people of all ages and walks of life. In the past, it was thought that it might be an imagined condition, and some referred to it as being “all in a person’s head.” This is just not the case. However, the underlying problem may lie just a little lower than the head—in the bones of the upper neck. These bones are called the C1 and C2 vertebrae or the atlas and axis, and they play a very important role when it comes to a person’s health. It only takes a tiny misalignment in this area to create all kinds of health problems. Why is this the case?

The location of the atlas and axis is in close proximity to the brainstem. A misalignment here puts stress or pressure on the brainstem hindering communication and blood flow to and from the brain and body. The mixed signals being sent to the brain can be the underlying cause of not only fibromyalgia but chronic fatigue syndrome as well.

How Upper Cervical Chiropractic Helps Fibromyalgia

Upper cervical chiropractic is a specific form of chiropractic that does not require popping or twisting of the spine. Diagnostic imaging tools help us locate the exact location of the misalignment. Once this is done, a low force correction can be delivered to a specific area of the neck to help these bones move back into proper alignment. The healing properties of the body can then take over and repair any damage to soft tissue or nerves in the area. This form of fibromyalgia treatment restores communication and blood flow within the body, helping it to function at its optimum.

A number of patient in case studies have reported feeling much better after only a few adjustments. In some instances, fibromyalgia symptoms have completely gone away.

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