Proper Sleep Can Help Relieve Fibromyalgia Pain | Central Chiropractor

by Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T | Sep 25, 2017 | Chiropractic, Fibromyalgia

More than half of people with fibromyalgia experience sleeping issues. You may have a hard time falling asleep or wake up several times during the night if you have this painful condition. You don’t spend enough time at the deeper sleep stages. Or you possibly suffer from all three.

How can poor sleep affect fibromyalgia?

It isn’t simply important that there’s a sleep problem in the first place, but more so, that there is a problem causing you to experience sleeping issues. Without proper rest, chronic pain will aggravate and fatigue can increase. Finding a solution will not cure your fibromyalgia, but it is going to lower your pain and tiredness. And since those are the very painful fibromyalgia symptoms, that may be consolation enough.

The Value of Sleep with Fibromyalgia

The worth of sleep goes beyond simply giving you a rest. It has biochemical and psychological significance. A few reasons your body needs a good night’s

Physical Therapeutics for Fibromyalgia | Central Chiropractor

by Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T | Sep 22, 2017 | Chiropractic, Fibromyalgia

Exercise Reduces Symptoms from Fibromyalgia | Central Chiropractor

by Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T | Sep 22, 2017 | Chiropractic, Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a mysterious disorder that has been misunderstood for many years, however, there are lots of treatment options available to relieve its symptoms. When it comes to fibromyalgia, exercise can be beneficial to relieve it.

How does exercise help fibromyalgia?

Exercise will be an essential part of fibromyalgia therapy, although your chronic pain and fatigue may make exercising seem excruciating. Physical activity reduces symptoms such as fatigue, depression, and can even help you sleep better. Exercise can be a fundamental part of managing your symptoms.

Exercise for Fibromyalgia

Getting regular physical activity 30 minutes per day, helps reduce perceptions of pain in people with fibromyalgia, according to a 2010 study published in Arthritis Research & Therapy. The signs of fibromyalgia may make exercising a challenge, although exercise is a commonly prescribed treatment for chronic pain.

During a

Fibromyalgia Study: It’s a Real Disease | Central Chiropractor

by Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T | Sep 21, 2017 | Chiropractic, Fibromyalgia

We do not know what causes fibromyalgia, but today, as a result of research studies, we’ve got a clue. Fibromyalgia may be related to an abnormal blood flow in specific regions of the brain.

How is fibromyalgia associated with circulation in the brain?

Dr. Eric Guedj of the Centre Hospitalier-Universitaire de la Timone in Marseille, France, has been the lead researcher in a research examining blood perfusion (abnormal blood circulation) as a possible fibromyalgia cause.

Fibromyalgia Study Results

Past imaging studies of patients with fibromyalgia have shown above normal cerebral blood flow (brain perfusion) in some areas of the brain and below normal at other locations,” explains Dr. Guedj in a press release about the research.

“After performing whole brain scans around the participants, we used a statistical analysis to examine the relationship between practical activity in even the smallest area of the brain a

Causes and Diagnosis of Fibromyalgia | Southwest Chiropractor

by Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T | Sep 20, 2017 | Chiropractic, Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a painful, chronic condition, which unfortunately healthcare professionals know little about. Because doctors have yet to determine the exact cause behind fibromyalgia, it can be a big challenge to treat, however, healthcare specialists experienced in chronic pain have gathered some evidence behind its possible causes.

What causes fibromyalgia?

Research studies have reported that women are also more likely to suffer from fibromyalgia. A fact that, unsurprisingly, has no known explanation to this day. There is evidence on what may cause fibromyalgia, but the results are varied. Findings include:

• The chronic pain associated with fibromyalgia may be due to abnormalities in the endocrine system and autonomic nervous system. Some researchers feel that changes in the autonomic nervous system (which is triggered whenever you’re stressed) and endocrine system (which releases hormones in response to stress) i
  

Fibromyalgia: Widespread Chronic Muscle Pain | Central Chiropractor

by Dr. Alex Jimenez D.C.,C.C.S.T | Sep 20, 2017 | Chiropractic, Fibromyalgia

Chronic pain is defined as persistent, long term pain which can continue for weeks, months, even years after the supposed source of the issue has healed. While many cases of chronic pain can occur due to unknown causes, some cases can be traced back to other underlying injuries or conditions, such as fibromyalgia.

What is fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder that affects millions of Americans annually, mostly women, and may be both physically and emotionally debilitating. Fibromyalgia stems from the Latin term for fibrous tissue (fibro) and the Greek words for muscle (myo) and pain (algia). Indeed, fibromyalgia sufferers experience widespread chronic muscle pain.

An interesting note: fibromyalgia was once considered a psychological disorder, but studies have proven that people with fibromyalgia may have a lower threshold for pain. This could be from emotional distress, harm, or levels of compounds from the brain but the cause