Fibromyalgia

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What is Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia syndrome (“fibromyalgia” or “FMS”) is characterized by diffuse muscle pain, poor sleep, and unrelenting fatigue. Over 10 million Americans suffer from fibromyagia. 80-90% of fibromyalgia sufferers are women between the ages of 25 and 45. Fibromyalgia has been documented since the 1800’s, but has only been diagnosed since 1987.

What Causes Fibromyalgia?

  • Trauma, especially whiplash injuries
  • Nerve interference
  • Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis dysfunction
  • Sympathetic hypersensitivity
  • Emotional/physical/mental stress
  • Hormone levels/dysfunction
  • Chronic viral, fungal, or bacterial infections
  • Sleep disorders
  • Nutritional imbalances
  • Food allergies
  • Musculoskeletal trauma

What is the Fibromyalgia Solutions Program?

The Fibromyalgia Solutions Program integrates the most successful treatments for FMS into one “super” program. The program consists of nine major components.

  1. Chiropractic Care
  2. Detoxification
  3. Therapy
  4. Diet and Nutrition
  5. Exercise
  6. Supplementation
  7. Rehabilitation
  8. Education
  9. Mental/Emotional Therapy