Fibromyalgia affects an estimated 3 to 6 percent of Americans, mostly women.

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Who do you know with Fibromyalgia Syndrome?

Fibromyalgia affects an estimated 3 to 6 percent of Americans, mostly women.

Typical symptoms include:

• Widespread pain in all 4 quadrants of the body for a minimum of 3 months; and
• Tenderness or pain in at least 11 tender points when pressure is applied. These tender points cluster around the neck, shoulder, chest, hip, knee and elbow regions.

In addition, symptoms can include:
• Fatigue
• Sleep disorders
• Chronic headaches
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Cognitive or memory impairment
• Malaise and muscle pain after exertion
• Jaw pain
• Morning stiffness
• Menstrual cramping
• Irritable bowels
• Numbness and tingling sensations
• Skin and chemical sensitivities

Treatment: A change in nutrition, sleep pattern, and physical activity can greatly reduce the symptoms. Chiropractic care has consistently ranked as one of the therapeutic approaches that offer the most relief for the fibromyalgia patient. Your doctor of chiropractic can also include massage therapy, ultrasound and electrical stimulation in the treatment program, which may help relieve stress, pain, and other symptoms. Your doctor of chiropractic has the knowledge, training, and expertise to help you understand your problem and, in many cases, to manage it successfully. Remember, however, that the treatment program can be successful only with your active participation. If your doctor of chiropractic feels that he or she cannot help you, you will be directed to another health care provider. 

Why suffer from arthritis PAIN?!

—Condition Of the Week—

Arthritis is so common, it affects an estimated 1 in 5 adults!

Arthritis is an umbrella term used or a group of more than 100 medical conditions. It means inflammation of the joint and can affect a person at any age, including an estimated 1 out of every 250 children. It’s also more common in women (24.9%) than men (18.1%).

Those who suffer from arthritis experience pain, stiffness and inflammation at the areas where arthritis is.

Chiropractic care is uniquely suited to aid in the treatment of arthritis-related symptoms because movement is recommended as one of the best treatment options, according to the Arthritis Foundation. Have you told your loved one with arthritis about us? 

HealthSource of Stillwater Video: Pregnancy, Condition of the Week & T5, Vertebrae of the Week

HealthSource of Stillwater Video: Pregnancy, Condition of the Week & T5, Vertebrae of the Week

Do You Know Someone Who Is Pregnant?

—Condition Of the Week—

Pregnancy and Chiropractic.

As new moms know, muscle strains are an all-too-real part of pregnancy. An average weight gain of 25 to 35 pounds, combined with the addition of stress placed on the body by the baby results in severe discomfort for many mommas-to-be.

Many women find chiropractic care provides tremendous relief, especially from the low-back pain that occurs. Spinal adjustments are safe for the pregnant woman and her baby and can provide exceptional relief for those mothers looking to avoid medications to treat their pain. Even after childbirth, chiropractic care can help with any problems brought on during pregnancy as well as any improper lifting and reaching that occurs. Your HealthSource doctor has been specially trained to work with pregnant women and may be able to help you feel at ease during this incredible time in your life.

 

For more information about pregnancy and chiropractic contact your HealthSource Chiropractor.

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