The word fibromyalgia refers to a group of symptoms and musculoskeletal disorders that are mainly characterized by extreme fatigue, persistent pain, stiffness in muscles, tendons and soft tissue, as well as trouble sleeping, headaches and problems with thinking and memory .
Recent research has shown that, although historically fibromyalgia has been considered a musculoskeletal disorder, there are alterations in the central nervous system affecting brain regions that may be linked to clinical symptoms.
Chiropractic treatment helps improve the quality of life of patients with fibromyalgia. With periodic chiropractic adjustments, stiffness and headaches are reduced. It also increases pain threshold and decreases the pain that occurs in the chest.