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Fibromyalgia Treatment at Balance Atlanta

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes widespread pain, fatigue, and a range of other symptoms that can significantly affect quality of life. At Balance Atlanta, we specialize in providing holistic and comprehensive care for fibromyalgia, using a combination of chiropractic techniques, functional medicine, and advanced therapies to help manage symptoms and improve your overall well-being.

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What is Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia is a complex condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, often accompanied by fatigue, sleep disturbances, memory issues, and mood changes. Although the exact cause of fibromyalgia is unknown, researchers believe it involves abnormal pain processing in the brain and central nervous system, making individuals more sensitive to pain.

People with arthritis are also more likely to suffer from other chronic conditions, such as heart disease or diabetes, due to the inflammation that affects the entire body. The economic cost of arthritis is also staggering, with more than $304 billion spent annually on healthcare and lost wages due to the condition. Given its prevalence and impact, finding effective treatment options for arthritis is critical.

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Statistics on Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is more common than many people realize, affecting millions worldwide:

  • According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), fibromyalgia affects approximately 4 million adults in the United States, which is around 2% of the adult population.
  • Women are more likely to be diagnosed with fibromyalgia than men, with estimates suggesting that between 75% and 90% of people with fibromyalgia are female.
  • Fibromyalgia often coexists with other conditions, such as arthritis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and chronic fatigue syndrome.
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Common Symptoms of Fibromyalgia

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Widespread Pain

Pain that affects both sides of the body, above and below the waist, is a hallmark of fibromyalgia. The pain may feel like a constant dull ache or present as sharp, stabbing sensations.

Fatigue

Despite getting enough sleep, individuals with fibromyalgia often wake up feeling exhausted and may struggle with energy levels throughout the day.

Cognitive Difficulties (Fibro Fog)

Many people with fibromyalgia experience difficulty concentrating, memory problems, and mental fatigue, often referred to as "fibro fog."

Sleep Disturbances

Poor sleep quality, including trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, is common among people with fibromyalgia.

Headaches and Migraines

Fibromyalgia is often linked to chronic headaches or migraines, further complicating daily activities.

Stiffness

Stiffness in the muscles and joints, especially in the morning or after long periods of inactivity, is a frequent complaint.

Chiropractic Care for Fibromyalgia at Balance Atlanta

At Balance Atlanta, we understand the complexities of fibromyalgia and take a personalized approach to managing your symptoms. Our chiropractic care focuses on reducing pain, improving mobility, and promoting overall wellness through natural, non-invasive treatments.

Chiropractic Treatments Include:

  • Spinal Adjustments: Misalignments in the spine can exacerbate the pain and discomfort associated with fibromyalgia. Gentle spinal adjustments help improve spinal alignment, reducing nerve interference and enhancing your body's natural ability to heal.
  • Myofascial Release Therapy: Myofascial release targets the fascia, the connective tissue surrounding muscles. This therapy helps release tight areas in the fascia, alleviating tension, reducing pain, and improving mobility.
  • Posture Correction: Poor posture can increase strain on muscles and joints, worsening fibromyalgia symptoms. Our chiropractic care includes posture assessments and corrective exercises to help reduce pain and improve body mechanics.
  • Trigger Point Therapy: Fibromyalgia often involves tender points, or "trigger points," in the muscles. Trigger point therapy targets these areas to release tension, reduce pain, and restore function.
  • Neuromuscular Therapy: This specialized technique focuses on balancing the nervous system and muscles to alleviate pain and improve muscle function. It's particularly effective for those with chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia.
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Functional Medicine Approach to Fibromyalgia

Chiropractic care is just one component of our holistic approach to managing fibromyalgia. At Balance Atlanta, we also use functional medicine to address underlying systemic issues that may contribute to your symptoms.

  • Nutritional Support: Nutritional deficiencies, inflammation, and poor gut health can all worsen fibromyalgia symptoms. We offer personalized nutritional counseling and recommend supplements to help reduce inflammation, improve energy levels, and support overall health.
  • Lifestyle Modifications: Chronic stress, poor sleep, and lack of physical activity can exacerbate fibromyalgia symptoms. Our team will work with you to identify and address lifestyle factors that may be contributing to your condition, offering guidance on stress management, sleep hygiene, and exercise.
  • Hormonal Balancing: Hormonal imbalances, particularly related to the thyroid and adrenal glands, can contribute to chronic pain and fatigue. We assess your hormonal health and provide natural treatments to support balance and symptom relief.
  • Detoxification: Toxins and environmental pollutants can trigger or worsen fibromyalgia symptoms. We offer detoxification therapies to help eliminate these harmful substances from your body, promoting better health and reducing the burden on your immune system.

Advanced Therapies for Fibromyalgia

In addition to chiropractic and functional medicine, Balance Atlanta offers advanced therapies that can help reduce pain and improve your quality of life:

  • Cold Laser Therapy: Cold laser therapy uses low-level lasers to penetrate deep into tissues, reducing inflammation, promoting healing, and relieving pain. This non-invasive therapy is particularly effective for soft tissue injuries and chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia.
  • BrainCore Therapy: Our BrainCore therapy uses neurofeedback to train your brain to regulate its activity, helping to manage pain and improve cognitive function. This therapy is especially beneficial for individuals with fibromyalgia who experience fibro fog or mood disorders.
  • Massage Therapy: Therapeutic massage can relieve muscle tension, improve circulation, and reduce pain, making it an ideal complement to chiropractic care for fibromyalgia patients.

Why Choose Balance Atlanta for Fibromyalgia Treatment?

Living with fibromyalgia can be challenging, but you don’t have to face it alone. At Balance Atlanta, we offer a compassionate, holistic approach to managing fibromyalgia that addresses the root causes of your symptoms. Here’s why you should choose us for your care:

  • Comprehensive Care: We combine chiropractic care, functional medicine, and advanced therapies to provide a well-rounded approach to fibromyalgia management.
  • Personalized Treatment Plans: No two cases of fibromyalgia are alike, which is why we create customized treatment plans tailored to your unique symptoms and health goals.
  • Non-Invasive, Drug-Free Solutions: Our treatments are natural and non-invasive, helping you manage fibromyalgia symptoms without relying on medications or surgery.
  • Expert Team: Our team of experienced chiropractors and healthcare professionals are dedicated to helping you feel your best and live a pain-free life.

If you’re struggling with fibromyalgia, we can help. Contact Balance Atlanta today to schedule a consultation and start your journey toward better health and symptom relief.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes widespread muscle pain, fatigue, and tenderness in many areas of the body. People often describe it as a deep ache that doesn’t go away with rest.

It is also associated with sleep problems, brain fog, and heightened sensitivity to pressure or touch. While the exact cause is not fully understood, it is thought to involve changes in how the brain and nervous system process pain signals.

Chiropractic care may help by improving spinal alignment and reducing stress on the nervous system, supporting better comfort and function.

The exact cause is not known, but researchers believe fibromyalgia involves a combination of genetic, environmental, and neurological factors. Stress, infections, injuries, and trauma can trigger symptoms in those who are predisposed.

The nervous system becomes more sensitive, amplifying pain signals that would not usually cause discomfort. Lifestyle factors, such as poor sleep or high stress, can exacerbate symptoms.

Chiropractors focus on calming the nervous system, improving posture, and reducing muscle tension, which may help alleviate the intensity of pain and enhance the quality of life for individuals with fibromyalgia.

The hallmark symptom is widespread muscle pain lasting at least three months. Fatigue, unrefreshing sleep, difficulty concentrating (“fibro fog”), and increased sensitivity to touch are also common.

Some people experience digestive issues, headaches, or mood changes. The symptoms often flare in response to stress, weather changes, or overexertion.

Because fibromyalgia affects the nervous system, chiropractors approach care by reducing spinal and muscular tension that may amplify symptoms. This supportive approach can help patients feel more balanced and improve resilience against daily triggers.

Fibromyalgia causes widespread pain and sensitivity in muscles and soft tissues, but it does not damage joints the way arthritis does. Arthritis involves inflammation and structural changes in the joints, while fibromyalgia involves changes in how the nervous system processes pain.

Because they share some symptoms, people often confuse the two conditions. Chiropractors may care for both arthritis and fibromyalgia patients, but the goals differ.

For individuals with fibromyalgia, the focus is on reducing nervous system stress, improving posture, and alleviating muscle tension to help manage overall pain and fatigue.

Chiropractic care does not cure fibromyalgia, but it can help manage symptoms. Adjustments improve spinal alignment, which may reduce nervous system sensitivity and muscle tension.

Many people with fibromyalgia find that gentle chiropractic techniques, stretching, and posture guidance enhance their comfort and energy levels. Because fibromyalgia is often aggravated by stress, chiropractors may also provide lifestyle advice to support relaxation and restorative sleep.

By addressing spinal health and nervous system balance, chiropractic care offers a natural way to reduce some of the daily discomfort associated with fibromyalgia.

Poor sleep is a common complaint among people with fibromyalgia. Many wake feeling unrefreshed, even after a whole night’s rest. Pain, restless legs, or frequent waking may disrupt sleep.

This lack of deep, restorative sleep exacerbates fatigue and makes pain management more challenging. Chiropractors often address underlying physical stress that can interfere with restful sleep, such as spinal misalignments or tight muscles.

They may also suggest lifestyle adjustments, stretches, and relaxation techniques that encourage better sleep hygiene and help break the cycle of pain and fatigue.

Regular low-impact exercise, such as walking, swimming, or yoga, helps reduce stiffness and improve mood. Stress management through deep breathing, mindfulness, or gentle stretching is also essential.

Eating a balanced diet, staying hydrated, and practicing good sleep habits can make symptoms more manageable. Chiropractors often complement care with posture correction, spinal adjustments, and ergonomic advice.

These small, consistent lifestyle changes, when combined with chiropractic support, can help reduce flare-ups, improve mobility, and enable individuals with fibromyalgia to live more comfortably on a day-to-day basis.

Fibromyalgia involves a condition known as central sensitization, where the brain and spinal cord become more sensitive to pain signals. This heightened response means sensations that might feel normal to others can be painful for someone with fibromyalgia.

Stress, poor sleep, or spinal tension can worsen this sensitivity. Chiropractic care helps reduce the physical stressors that may contribute to nervous system overactivity.

By improving spinal alignment and calming irritated nerves, chiropractic adjustments may help ease the overall sensitivity that makes fibromyalgia symptoms so challenging.

Symptoms often fluctuate, with some days better than others. Stress, weather changes, illness, or lack of sleep can trigger flare-ups, while regular routines and supportive care may reduce symptoms.

For some, symptoms remain steady over time, while others may notice periods of improvement or worsening. Chiropractors help patients manage these fluctuations by focusing on spinal health, mobility, and nervous system function.

This approach fosters greater resilience, leading to fewer severe and more manageable flare-ups in the long run.

Fibromyalgia is considered a chronic condition, meaning it does not typically go away completely. However, many people learn to manage symptoms successfully with lifestyle changes, supportive care, and consistent routines.

While flare-ups may still occur, they often become more manageable over time. Chiropractic care provides natural approaches to support nervous system balance, alleviate muscle tension, and enhance mobility.

Combined with healthy habits such as good sleep, stress reduction, and regular physical activity, this care can help individuals lead active, fulfilling lives, even with a diagnosis of fibromyalgia.