How Do Chiropractors Diagnose Fibromyalgia?
The average person with fibromyalgia does not get a correct diagnosis for more than five years after seeking conventional medical treatment, and more than half of all people with the disorder seeing a conventional physician receive a misdiagnosis that may lead to unnecessary and invasive treatment, including unneeded surgeries. Because the symptoms of fibromyalgia affect the entire body in a variety of individual ways, many people find relief through a holistic approach, such as provided by a chiropractor. Because fibromyalgia produces different symptoms in different individuals, the chiropractor needs to be a good and discerning listener. It is important that patients choose a chiropractor with whom they feel comfortable and have good communication with. At the initial session, the chiropractor will take a complete health history and perform a physical assessment. The chiropractor will evaluate the patient’s spine alignment, palpate muscles, and use the thumb to put pressure on 18 pre
