Healing Fibromyalgia Naturally
by Jens Korgaard, D.C.

More and more women, especially between the ages 20 and 50 are getting diagnosed with a conditions called Fibromyalgia, also known as fibrositis or fibromyositis . Some of the symptoms include "tight" muscles and fatigue especially in the morning, constant aches and pains "all over". It is often associated with abdominal bloating and cramps, painful menstruation, numbness of hands or feet, and headaches.

Fibromyalgia is usually very difficult to diagnose, since most symptoms is easily discarded as a bad cold or flu. However the criteria for diagnosing fibromyalgia is the existence of tender points found in the muscles. If you have tenderness in at least 11 out of 18 of these spots, you probably have fibromyalgia. It is interesting to note that one common feature is sleep disturbances and that physical, emotional and chemical stress often aggravates the symptoms. Although there are no known cures for fibromyalia, I believe that it is possible to reduce or eliminate the symptoms using natural means.

First start exercising. If you are too sore for exercise, start out very slowly like walking or swimming a couple of minutes a day, and gradually increase the level until you can do 20 minutes of moderate exercise. Also try a Tai Chi or Chi Qong class.

Hopefully you are already taking a magnesium/Malic Acid supplement, studies show that this combination is particular helpful in decreasing fibromyalgia symptoms. Also taking copious amounts of vitamins, minerals and anti oxidants is important. Other nutrients I recommend taking is DHEA, cat's claw, grape seed extract, co-enzyme Q10, SAM (S-adeno-sylmethionine). Cetyl myristoleate combined with other fatty acid esters in a mixture called Collastin has also showed promising results in treating fibromyalgia. Taking melantonin and St. Johns wort, valerian or chamomile can help you get the proper sleep.

Last but not least, bodywork is probably the most important component in treating fibromyalgia. Walk, no run to your nearest subluxation based chiropractor. Physical, emotional and chemical stress causes what we chiropractors call subluxations or misalignments in the spine. When the spinal bones (vertebrae) become misaligned they irritate or damage the spinal cord, spinal nerves, fascia, meninges and other tissues. They thereby can alter the concentration of enzymes and other chemicals necessary for skeletal muscle health which may play a role in muscle disease. Clearly, if you are suffering from muscle spasm, trigger points or fibrositis you should see a doctor of chiropractic to make sure that your spine is free from vertebral subluxations.
Dr. Jens Korgaard practices in Newington, and specializes in Network Chiropractic which combined the best of several chiropractic techniques. It is a safe gentle, effective technique that restores proper spinal function, which is critical to all healing.

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