Fibromyalgia is a debilitating condition affecting as many as 5 million people in the U.S., predominantly women. Unlike conditions easily detected by standard medical tests, such as X-rays or blood work, fibromyalgia’s origins remain largely unknown within the medical community.

Essentially, fibromyalgia involves chronic irritation of the Central Nervous System (CNS), comprising the brain, spinal cord, and extensive network of nerves throughout the body. The CNS coordinates all bodily functions, communicating with organs, glands, and tissues via nerve pathways. When these pathways are disrupted, typically by stress or trauma overload, fibromyalgia emerges. This condition distorts pain signals, leading to inflammation, trigger points, muscle pain, and tenderness.

Researchers are focusing on the hippocampus, a brain region crucial for managing stress responses, to understand fibromyalgia better. Trauma overload and chronic stress prevent the CNS from regulating pain effectively, perpetuating a cycle of heightened pain sensitivity characteristic of fibromyalgia.

Symptoms of Fibromyalgia

The primary symptoms include:

• Fatigue
• Widespread pain
• Tenderness in soft tissues

Additional symptoms may include:

• Allodynia (pain from stimuli that aren’t typically painful)
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Insomnia
• Muscle spasms
• “Fibro fog” (cognitive difficulties)
• Root Cause: Stress Overload

The spine, comprising 24 vertebrae protecting the spinal cord and brain, can become misaligned due to daily activities, termed vertebral subluxations in chiropractic terms. These misalignments stress the nervous system, leading to irritation of spinal nerves and meninges. This irritation contributes to the abnormal pain responses seen in fibromyalgia.

Dr. Jeff’s Fibromyalgia Protocol

Dr. Jeffrey Ptak at Ptak Family Chiropractic offers a specialized protocol for fibromyalgia, targeting spinal misalignments and nervous system dysfunction. By gently realigning the spine through chiropractic adjustments, Dr. Ptak restores communication pathways within the nervous system, facilitating genuine healing.

The 4-Step Pain Relief Program for Fibromyalgia includes:

1. Chiropractic care: Correcting underlying nervous system issues enhances the body’s stress management capabilities.
2. Deep breathing: Controlled breathing helps alleviate immediate stress responses.
3. Walking: Light exercise boosts oxygen levels and reduces stress.
4. Fibromyalgia Meningeal Massage: Therapeutic touch relaxes muscles, nerves, and meninges.

A Los Angeles Chiropractor for Fibromyalgia

With nearly four decades of experience, Dr. Jeffrey Ptak has transformed the lives of numerous fibromyalgia patients who previously believed relief was impossible.

Contact Ptak Family Chiropractic at (310) 473-7991 to schedule a consultation and begin your journey towards managing fibromyalgia symptoms effectively.