Fibromyalgia

You hurt all over, and frequently feel exhausted. Even after numerous tests, your doctor can't find anything specifically wrong with you. If this sounds like you, you may have fibromyalgia.

Fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread muscle and joint pain, and is often accompanied by fatigue. Fibromyalgia is also commonly associated with other health problems such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, depression and headaches.

The possible causes and contributors to fibromyalgia are many; therefore the condition must be approached in a comprehensive and holistic manner. Our doctors perform a thorough assessment which may include:

• Blood tests to screen for infections, blood sugar imbalances, anemia, hypothyroidism, liver problems.
• Vitamin and mineral need assessment
• Thyroid function
• Detoxification needs
• Immune system function
• Bowel and digestive health
• Food allergy/sensitivity assessment
• Adrenal gland function
• Hormone balance
• Bio-energetic imbalances
• Spinal misalignment and joint dysfunction
• Muscle tone
• Posture

Treatment of fibromyalgia is dependant on the cause and contributing factors for each individual and is therefore very personalized. However, each individual may expect to receive therapies from the following list:

• Vitamin, mineral, herbal and homeopathic support as determined by appropriate testing
• Nutritional/dietary support
• Acupuncture
• Chiropractic manipulation/adjustments
• Massage therapy
• Cold laser treatments