Fibromyalgia (FM) has gone from being considered rare to affecting millions of Americans—anywhere from 3 to 20 million. Women are affected ten times more often than men.1 FM is often a mysterious diagnosis, with classic symptoms including:
- Constant, widespread pain
- Headaches
- Fatigue and sleep disorders
- Brain fog
- Irritable bowel and bladder
The wide range of symptoms makes Fibromyalgia difficult for doctors and researchers to fully understand. While recent studies suggest blood markers may help identify FM—indicating a reduction in natural immune system function2—these discoveries have yet to lead to effective new treatments.
Finding Natural Relief in Graham, Washington
Patients in the Greater Pacific Northwest area are finding hope through Upper Cervical Chiropractic care with Dr. Lapenski. As a specialist in natural relief for Fibromyalgia, Dr. Lapenski helps patients restore proper function to their neuro-endo-immune system, reducing symptoms without medications or invasive treatments.
How Upper Cervical Care Supports the Immune System
The Atlas vertebra—the top bone in the neck—is the primary focus of Upper Cervical Chiropractic. When this vertebra is misaligned, it can negatively affect nervous system function and immune response.3
Through gentle, precise adjustments that restore the Atlas to its natural position, patients may experience improved immune system function, which can allow Fibromyalgia symptoms to naturally resolve.4
Take the Next Step
If you experience any symptoms of Fibromyalgia, a consultation with Dr. Lapenski can help determine whether an upper neck misalignment may be affecting your immune system. Correcting these misalignments may be the key to long-term, natural relief.
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Dr. Craig Lapenski at Advanced Spinal Care, in Graham, Washington is one of 27 Board Certified NUCCA Doctors worldwide. His clinic serves the highest quality upper cervical care in the Pacific Northwest. Dr. Lapenski also serves a number of patients who are out of state including Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Nevada, New York, and more! He is uniquely trained to correct problems in the upper cervical spine (upper neck). This vital area is intimately connected to the central nervous system and problems in this area have been shown to be an underlying cause of a variety of different health problems, including migraines, headaches, fibromyalgia, vertigo, neck pain, back pain, and more. More information can be found on our website at https://www.nuccawashington.com/
References:
- Clauw DJ. Fibromyalgia: an overview. Am J Med. 2009; 122(12A): S3-S13.
- Sugimoto C, Konno T, Wakao R, Fujita H, et al. (2015) Mucosal-Associated Invariant T Cell Is a Potential Marker to Distinguish Fibromyalgia Syndrome from Arthritis. PLoS ONE 10(4): e0121124.
- Kent C. Models of vertebral subluxation: a review. J Vertebral Subluxation Res. 1996;1:11–17.
- Feeley-Collins K, Grostic JD, Hightower BC, et al. “The effects of specific upper cervical adjustments on the CD4 counts of HIV positive patients.” Chiropractic Research Journal 1994;3(1):32.