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According to the National Fibromyalgia
Research Association, Fibromyalgia
affects more than 6 million Americans of
which 90% are women. Fibromyalgia
patients are typically examined by a
slew of doctors before being diagnosed
with the illness. Many doctors refer
people in agonizing pain to
psychiatrists, leading them to believe
that Fibromyalgia is their fault. Some
people with the disease commit suicide
or at least contemplate it, according to
Lynne Matallan, president and founder of
the National Fibromyalgia Association.
Even after someone is diagnosed with
Fibromyalgia, physicians have to inform
their patients there is no cure for the
disease and then most often prescribe
them pain killers, sleeping pills,
antidepressants and muscle relaxants.
Fibromyalgia is a condition
characterized by widespread, migrating,
and often debilitating pain and fatigue
which prevents patients from
accomplishing everyday tasks. It
affects mostly women between 20 and 50
years old. This syndrome is often
associated with trauma to the spine,
such as an automobile accident or
repetitive strain.
Chiropractic care has been shown to
eliminate the chronic body pain and
headaches, irritable bowel syndrome,
insomnia, cognitive difficulties,
blurred vision and depression associated
with the illness. Fibromyalgia develops
when the vertebrae is knocked out of
alignment and puts pressure, or impinges
on a three-layer membrane that covers
the spinal cord and brain called the
menginges. This cause nerve roots to
fire involuntarily, amplifies pain
signals and has a devastating effect on
the body.
Chiropractic adjustments realign the
vertebrae and remove this nerve
interference thus allowing the body to
heal naturally without the use of drugs
or surgery. Repetitive adjustments
train ligaments to hold the vertebra in
the correct position so it does not
impinge on the meninges.
Here is what one patient had to say,
“I’ve had Fibromyalgia since 1996, but
my symptoms worsened after a car
accident in April of 2004. I went to 16
different doctors with no help. After
just a few months of chiropractic care
it’s given me my life back. It’s
absolutely amazing, it’s wonderful.
It’s the difference between being
permanently crippled and being able to
heal. Chiropractic did for me what
nobody else has been able to do.
So if you or anyone you know suffers
from this, get in to see a chiropractor.
If you would like more information and
research, stop by the office and I’ll be
glad to help you.
Yours in health,
Lynne Sullivan
D.C.
www.drsully.com
Upcoming Events:
Wellness Club Party, Monday Aug. 28th 6pm,
come to hear the famous doc play her sax, eat, drink and
sing karaoke
We’ve added a new massage therapist:
Bethany Wyatt
She graduated with honors from Bryman College in Hayward
in June of 2005. She specializes in deep tissue and
Swedish massage, myofascial manipulation, trigger point
therapy, and stretching. My favorite thing about my
profession is that I get to help people for a living.
She says, “I really enjoy the feeling I get when my
clients leave my care with, not only relief from pain,
but a better sense of wellbeing. I look forward to
meeting new people every day and am happy to have found
a personally fulfilling career.” If you would like to
schedule an appointment call Pam at 925 484-1070.
Appointments are limited and we expect her to fill up
fast.
Tuesday Aug. 22nd we will close at 6pm
instead of 7pm
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