Denver Fibromyalgia Health Center

If you have fibromyalgia, there is an increased likelihood your child may suffer from the same condition.  Here is what to look for:

-     Widespread pain,

-     Headaches,

-     Urinary and bowel problems,

-     Sleep disturbance,

-     Squirming or fidgeting,

-     Terrible hand writing,

-     Memory and learning problems,

-     Abdominal pain and

-     Twitches during sleep.

Without proper care, children with fibromyalgia will suffer pain that is very real and may even assume it’s their fault.  It’s imperative they visit a qualified doctor to get care for this problem.

 At our center we recognize this legitimate condition and offer children and adults great relief.  While other methods have failed, our approach is gentle enough to be safe for children of all ages.  If your child has any of the above symptoms, call (303) 394-CARE (2273) now.

Dr. Visentin, D.C.

Care Chiropractic

Denver, CO 80220

©2010 

Scientists and doctors are still uncertain what causes fibromyalgia.  Many believe it is caused by something called “subluxation”.   Subluxation means bones out of place interfering with the nervous system.  This can lead to many different “dis-eases”, fibromyalgia being just one of them

Fortunately there is a way to address the cause of this condition.  The following research based evidence supports the conservative measures we implement at our center.

Research Shows

In a study published in The American Journal of Medicine, researchers found that 45.9% of people who had fibromyalgia and went to a chiropractor experienced moderate to great improvement.  In the same study, anti-depressant medication benefited only 36.3% of those studied and exercise was limited to a 31.8% rate of improvement.

Can we help you?  You’ll never know, unless you call.  Without care your problems may get worse.  With proper care, you could feel great!  Call now (303) 394-2273 mention this article and receive a FREE exam.

Dr. Visentin, D.C.

Care Chiropractic

Denver, CO

©2010

While Fibromyalgia may be a complex disorder without a cure, the Denver Fibromyalgia Health Center at Care Chiropractic has helped many patients by reducing the symptoms and improving their quality of life.

Even though healers and then medical professionals have been treating this malady since the seventeenth century, the American Medical Association (AMA) did not recognize it as a diagnosis until 1987. There is still debate today about the validity of the disorder by some conventional physicians because there is no test that pinpoints or diagnoses the disorder. However, it only takes being in the presence of one sufferer for a short period of time to see the reality.

The latest research shows, Fibromyalgia is rooted in the central nervous system. Documentation has shown that patients with this disorder have abnormalities in the chemical compounds (neurotransmitters) that transmit nerve impulses. There is also evidence of considerably more nerve growth, than in those without it. This indicates interference with the nervous system and hypersensitivity. The whole principle of chiropractic care revolves around the idea that a patient’s health is controlled by the state of their nervous system. Dr. Visentin D.C., who is an expert in this area, is especially equipped to help patients reduce their symptoms and find a better way of life.

Chiropractors as Diagnosticians

Fibromyalgia sufferers go an average of five years before getting a correct diagnosis with conventional medicine. More than half of these patients receive a misdiagnosis that could lead to needless invasive treatment such as surgery. Many patients find the necessary relief from chiropractic care because the symptoms affect the entire body and doctors of chiropractic take a holistic approach.

This disorder affects each patient differently, so communication is the key to diagnosing the needs of each individual. During the initial consultation, Dr. Visentin D.C. goes over a patient’s health history and performs a physical assessment. The assessment will include an evaluation of spinal alignment and a test of 18 specific tender points. These points will generally not hurt on a healthy person unless enough pressure is applied to make the base of the assessor’s thumbnail turn white. Fibromyalgia patients will feel pain when much less pressure is applied. .

Fibromyalgia Care

At the Denver Fibromyalgia Health Center, Dr. Visentin D.C. uses additional tests to adjust a patient’s neck and spine. Once the spine is back in alignment, the pain symptoms felt by the patient anywhere in the body usually diminish or disappear entirely. If the pain can be alleviated, other symptoms such as trouble sleeping, fatigue, and depression tend to also go away. Changes in diet, lifestyle, and sleep hygiene may also be suggested to improve the patient’s overall health.

The Denver Fibromyalgia Health Center and Dr. Visentin D.C have helped many patients by reducing symptoms and improving their quality of life using chiropractic care. If you have questions or would like an examination, call (303) 394-CARE (2273).

Written For Dr. Visentin, D.C.

Care Chiropractic

Denver, CO

IS THERE A CURE FOR FIBROMYALGIA?

It is most likely that effective treatments may be devised before a cure is discovered.

DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT CAUSES FIBROMYALGIA?

No, fibromyalgia was once thought to be an inflammatory condition but no inflammation or arthritis has been found.  It has been also called a psychiatric illness, but when depression and anxiety occur they are the result of the many symptoms of fibromyalgia rather than the cause. 

WILL MY FIBROMYALGIA GET WORSE?

Although the pain and fatigue of fibromyalgia can be quite severe and can be exacerbated by certain health conditions, they do not result in the development of any deformities or lead to death.

CAN MY FAMILY CATCH FIBROMYALGIA FROM ME?

There is no evidence that fibromyalgia is caused by a virus or bacteria, or that it can be spread from one person to another by physical contact.

IS THERE A SURGERY TO HELP FIBROMYALGIA?

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons has issued a statement saying, “There is no scientific evidence that chronic fatigue syndrome (or fibromyalgia) is a neurological disorder or that it requires surgical intervention.

Dr. Visentin, D.C.

Care Chiropractic

Denver, CO ©2010

There are 18 potentially tender points important for the diagnosis of fibromyalgia.  To get a diagnosis of fibromyalgia, 11 of 18 tender point sites must be painful when pressed. Reference: www.webMD.com

The diagnostic points are paired locations, one potentially tender point on each side of the body.  Check for tenderness at the locations listed below:

¡       The base of the skull, directly below the hairline

¡       Above the shoulder blades, near where the neck and shoulder join

¡       Between the shoulder blades

¡       On the front of the neck, above the collar bone

¡       On the chest at the second and third costochondral junction (second rib)

¡       Below the elbows

¡       In the lower back, right below the waist

¡       On the hips, right under the hip bones

¡       Behind the knees

If 11, of the 18 possible points are tender, you may have fibromyalgia.  If you would like a more thorough examination, call (303) 394-CARE (2273).

Dr. Visentin, D.C.

Care Chiropractic

Denver, CO ©2010

Why are so many fibromyalgia sufferers seeking our care?  Don’t chiropractors help with spinal problems?

There is a growing body of scientific evidence that shows that the relationship between the spine and nervous system determines how susceptible we are to fibromyalgia. The article below is still another example of why our care can be critical for fibromyalgia in particular.

The clinical syndrome of fibrositis.  Wolfe F, American Journal of Medicine 1986 vol. 81 (suppl 3A) Sept 29, 1986;7-14

Researchers found that 45.9% of people who had fibromyalgia and went to a chiropractor experienced moderate to great improvement.  In the same study, antidepressant medication benefited only 36.3% of those studied and exercise was limited to a 31.8% rate of improvement.

If you hurt all over, feel exhausted all the time, have muscle tenderness and want relief, call (303) 394-CARE (2273).  Let’s talk.  You may have fibromyalgia, and I can help.

Dr. Visentin, D.C.

Care Chiropractic

Denver, CO ©2010

How do you know if you may have fibromyalgia? Check this list of symptoms:

o Widespread pain?
o Tenderness?
o Fatigue?
o Nervousness?
o Poor sleep?
o Painful menstruation?
o Bowel or bladder problems?
o Mood swings?
o Anxiety and/or depression?

Don’t diagnose yourself. If you have any of these symptoms, call my center for a free fibromyalgia examination. (303)394-CARE
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Dr. Visentin, D.C. c2010

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