So, you’ve been struggling with the pain, discomfort, and misery for a long time. Like a flickering candle, you see little hope for relief.  In your mind, fibromyalgia is forever.

But wait, there is hope. Getting fibromyalgia chiropractic care may be the natural solution you have been looking for.  Also, just remember this acronym: H-E-A-L-S.

Yes, relief is possible if you will only believe, take action, and commit to your own journey to health and wellness. To better understand how you can cope with fibromyalgia, read through what each step means and what it will take for you to see good results.

H-opeful Attitude 

To get relief from your painful condition starts in your mind. Despite the painful flare-ups of fibromyalgia and the struggle to push through with your daily tasks, focus on having a hopeful attitude.  

Nothing extinguishes the flames of frustration better than the howling winds of hope. Let hope be a powerful wind that animates the sails of your spirit.

This is not just motivational talk, either. Countless studies demonstrate the impact of positive thinking even among people who are sick. In fact, research conducted by experts from Johns Hopkins Medicine found that people who had a positive outlook were less likely to suffer heart problems than those who had a negative mindset.

A hopeful attitude, or what scientists refer to as positive affect, has a role in managing chronic pain conditions, such as fibromyalgia. Scientific evidence exists that when people are optimistic, they can better handle negative situations, including illness. 

E-xercise

Exercise is crucial to overall health and wellness, even for people who have fibromyalgia. While it may sound counter-intuitive, engaging in low-impact physical activities contributes to reducing pain while promoting a person’s sense of well-being.

In simple terms, a fit and healthy individual will always show more signs of vigor and vitality than a person who neglects physical fitness and conditioning. When people regularly exercise, their “happy hormones” or endorphin levels go up, giving them a natural high.  

Exercises like yoga, tai chi, and walking provide enough cardio-vascular training to improve a person’s breathing, blood flow, and lung capacity.  At the same time, moderate exercise promotes light perspiration, which enables the body to expel toxins and other unwanted substances out of the body.  

A study by Indiana University and Purdue University discovered that light exercise inhibits or reduces pain intensity. 

Care and attention, however, is needed when performing each exercise routine. Ensure that you have the right equipment and receive instruction from qualified fitness coaches before doing any workout.  Some end up needing more medicines for pain after over-exertion or sustaining an unnecessary injury.  Only do exercises that are appropriate to your fitness level.  

A fibromyalgia chiropractic adjustment is an excellent complement to a sound workout routine when looking for pain management options. The realignment of the upper cervical spine relieves any tension or strain caused by exercise. 

A-nti-Inflammatory Foods

Of course, one should replenish all the energy stores that were expended during exercise.  Having a good, healthy meal should come after each workout.  But taking in just any kind of food is not the way to go.  Choose to consume fresh, healthy anti-inflammatory food.

As much as possible, avoid the following food and beverages that tend to increase inflammation in the body, resulting in chronic pain:  alcoholic drinks, highly processed foods, unhealthy fatty foods, and excessively sweet items or those with high sugar content.

For people with fibromyalgia, some of the recommended anti-inflammatory foods include bananas and tomatoes. Consume other fresh, natural foods rich in fiber, such as vegetables and those with high Omega-3 fatty acids, which have anti-inflammatory properties, such as fresh tuna, salmon, and sardines. 

L-ie Down

After each exercise and a good meal, a person will return to a more relaxed state, resulting in a night of more restful sleep.  With adequate sleep, a person with fibromyalgia experiences hours of pain relief.

To lie down is to provide the body both the time and opportunity to recover.  During rest and sleep, our internal organs undergo a process of rejuvenation. 

Each cell in the body repairs while the nervous system experiences a slow down in the number of impulses or signals that pass through its intricate network of neural connections.  It is in this network that pain is also transmitted. During sleep, one also gets a much-needed respite from all the pain signals associated with fibromyalgia.

S-pinal Care

When it comes to managing the pain, fibromyalgia chiropractic care is always a great option. The precise and gentle manipulation of the atlas and axis bones of the upper cervical spine promotes relaxation. Since these bones encase nerves, their proper alignment also ensures that no nerve blockage or impingement occurs. One of the most common causes of pain is nerve blockage, especially in the head and neck area.

To enhance the other natural relief methods, fibromyalgia chiropractic adjustments are necessary as soon as possible.  Any delays will only prolong the pain and agony for far too long. Many people who suffered from chronic pain for years have proven the benefits and now enjoy relief and wellness, thanks to upper cervical chiropractic care.

You, too, can find a way to regain optimal health. Contact an upper cervical chiropractor in your area today.

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