Fibromyalgia is characterized by such things as extreme tiredness, constant and widespread pain, inability to sleep, brain fog (problems thinking clearly), and irritability. This syndrome affects up to 6% of the population, with women being up to 90% more likely to be diagnosed with it. Although the exact cause has not been identified, the central nervous system, including the brain and the spinal cord, is directly linked to fibromyalgia. As far as traditional treatment options go, recommendations of sleep therapy, exercise, and strong prescription drugs have all been tried. However, people are now trending toward more natural means to cope with their symptoms.

Medical marijuana is becoming more and more popular as many states are legalizing it to treat fibromyalgia and other pain conditions. Why does it help? It works on the pain center of the brain meaning it helps to desensitize the brain to the feeling of pain. While this may seem to be practical, one must remember that it is only treating the symptoms of fibromyalgia and not the underlying cause. There is an all-natural way to cope with fibromyalgia that does not include any kind of medication or drug. It has repeatedly been proven to be successful in a number of case studies. What is this?

Fibromyalgia Relieved by Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care

On numerous occasions patients with fibromyalgia have felt much better once a misalignment in their upper neck vertebrae, particularly the C1 and C2, has ben corrected. This is due to the fact that the spinal cord and brainstem meet at the area where these bones are located. If they are misaligned, even by a ¼ of a millimeter, pressure is put on the spinal cord causing it not to send correct signals to the brain and body. Therefore, it may be telling the brain there is extreme pain when there is actually little or no pain at all. Some patients in studies have seen complete resolution of their fibromyalgia symptoms after a few adjustments.

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