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Fibromyalgia
I have been seeing more patients complaining of firomyalgia type symptoms lately, and thought this would be an interesting topic for this weeks blog.
The meaning of the word Fibromyalgia translated from it's greek nomenclature is as follows:
1) Fibro - Fibrotic soft tissue
2) Myo - muscle
3) Algia - pain
So the word describes the symptoms of fibrotic muscle pain.
Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by wide spread musculoskelatal pain, fatigue and multiple tender points. These "tender points" refer to sensitivity that occurs in precise localized areas, particularly in the neck, thoracic spine, shoulders, hips, elbows and knees There are 9 pairs of tender points. Each pair has one point on each side of the body for a total of 18 points.
The pain may spread when a tender point is pressed and trigger pain in a larger area. People with this syndrome may also experience sleep disturbances, morning stiffness, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety and other symptoms.
According to the American College of Rheumatology, fibromyalgia affects 3-6 million Americans. It is more prevalent in women of childbearing age, though men, children and the elderly can also be affected. Currently the cause of fibromyalgia is not known and because many of the symptoms mimic those of other diseases, it is many times misdiagnosed.
The current criteria for a diagnosis includes
* Widespread joint and muscle pain that has been present for at least 3 months.
* Pain at 11 or more of the 18 specific tender points
Though the cause and cure of this disease is not yet known, studies suggest that chiropractic care can help provide relief. A study in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics stated that more than 60% of the participants who underwent thirty chiropractic treatments showed significance reductions in pain intensity and improvement in their overall fatigue and quality of sleep.
The doctors at our clinics will take a comprehensive approach in evaluating your condition, to determine if in fact you suffer from fibromyalgia and develop a specific care plan that will help relieve your symptoms.
Call us today at 952-931-9867 for a free fibromyalgia screening.
The meaning of the word Fibromyalgia translated from it's greek nomenclature is as follows:
1) Fibro - Fibrotic soft tissue
2) Myo - muscle
3) Algia - pain
So the word describes the symptoms of fibrotic muscle pain.
Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by wide spread musculoskelatal pain, fatigue and multiple tender points. These "tender points" refer to sensitivity that occurs in precise localized areas, particularly in the neck, thoracic spine, shoulders, hips, elbows and knees There are 9 pairs of tender points. Each pair has one point on each side of the body for a total of 18 points.
The pain may spread when a tender point is pressed and trigger pain in a larger area. People with this syndrome may also experience sleep disturbances, morning stiffness, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety and other symptoms.
According to the American College of Rheumatology, fibromyalgia affects 3-6 million Americans. It is more prevalent in women of childbearing age, though men, children and the elderly can also be affected. Currently the cause of fibromyalgia is not known and because many of the symptoms mimic those of other diseases, it is many times misdiagnosed.
The current criteria for a diagnosis includes
* Widespread joint and muscle pain that has been present for at least 3 months.
* Pain at 11 or more of the 18 specific tender points
Though the cause and cure of this disease is not yet known, studies suggest that chiropractic care can help provide relief. A study in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics stated that more than 60% of the participants who underwent thirty chiropractic treatments showed significance reductions in pain intensity and improvement in their overall fatigue and quality of sleep.
The doctors at our clinics will take a comprehensive approach in evaluating your condition, to determine if in fact you suffer from fibromyalgia and develop a specific care plan that will help relieve your symptoms.
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These symptoms present differently in each person and can often significantly impact an individual's quality of life.
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Call us today at 952-931-9867 for a free fibromyalgia screening.
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