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Getting Rid of the Pain with Fibro
The word “fibromyalgia” might not mean that much to you, but don’t tell that to someone troubled with this condition. Fibro sufferers report chronic, achy muscular pain in numerous specific yet widely dispersed sites, predominantly the lower back, neck, shoulders, where the arm bends, upper chest and/or knees. While the precise cause of fibromyalgia remains unsure, data suggests that the immune system is involved.
So far there is no cure for fibromyalgia that is known. A study in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics (JMPT) has shown that chiropractic care has provided some relief. Study participants underwent 30 chiropractic treatments combining a number of different techniques that including spinal manipulation. The outcome illustrates considerable reductions in pain intensity and enhancement in the quality of sleep and overall fatigue in nine of the 15 patients. These improvements were maintained a month after treatment. Six patients who did not respond to chiropractic care tended to be older and have more severe fibromyalgia than the other patients.
Reference: Hains G, Hains F. Combined ischemic compression and spinal manipulation in the treatment of fibromyalgia: a preliminary estimate of dose and efficacy. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, May 2000: Vol. 23, No. 4, pp225-30.
I came across this information, and thought I would share it. I have worked with numerous fibromyalgia patients in Mesa and now started taking patients in Wickenburg, Arizona. I want to add, that working with fibro patients is different… what I mean, what works one day may not work the next. The doc has to be on top of his game and pay attention to his/her patient. There has to be great communication between the patient and the doctor. For example, you think your treatment is making a difference, you see a light at the end of the tunnel, and out of nowhere your body takes a left turn away from the light. Unlike most chiropractic patients, these special cases require special handling. Take ice for example, I love using ice in my practice, but fibro patients, well let’s just say they are not fond of it. They might be willing to get their teeth drilled to forgo it… (Then again, I’ve also had to treat several of my fibro patients for TMJ problems). So, back on track… Ice, if you have fibro and can put ice on, even for a short time, it seems to help with the treatment. If you can’t, then don’t do it, there are other therapies that I also use, such as ultra sound. In addition to chiropractic adjustments and ice, fibromyalgia can be improved with diet and exercise, but that is a subject for another article. If you are suffering from fibro or TMJ don’t hesitate to make an appointment. Relief could be just around the corner.
One way to test if your pains are fibromyalgia is to press these common pain points. If more than just a couple hurt, chances are you have fibro.
Back Pain & Injuries
Like all chiropractors, Dr. Altman studied the human spine extensively. For this reason, many patients come to him with back pains. The Doc takes a compassionate and consistent approach to alleviating the pain and then fixing the cause of this pain. One of the things that sets him apart from many colleagues, is that he believes he has a moral obligation teach patients how to maintain their health post-treatment. Keeping you out of his office doesn’t always make business sense, but it is the right thing to do! According to Garen, here is how the Doc helped him feel good again:
Garen Ridenhour says:Wow is all I can say! Dr. Altman is the best! I have had severe back problems the last couple years. Currently I have a bulging disc in my lower back. I have spent thousands for physical therapy and other chiropractors. I have had mixed results with those treatments. My first visit with Dr. Altman was a complete success! I will NEVER go anywhere else! I have lived with back pain everyday for years. I was shocked to have zero back pain for 2 whole days after I saw him the first time. My second time… Still pain free! He knows exactly what he is doing. He is better than every single doctor I have seen. I am a patient for life!
Eric says:Several months ago, I injured my spine in a terrible accident. I tried going to a traditional MD, and other then being drugged up and sleepy, it do no good at all!! So I decided to go to Dr. Altman, to see if he could help with my severe pain, and get me back to normal again. He promised that he would fix me right up after 8 visits. I thought that seems crazy and impossible! After my second visit, I was in considerably less pain, and by the 6th, I was 100% back to normal! Dr. A is a wonderful honest man, who knows his stuff much more so than any other chiropractor I’ve spoken too (and I have one in the family!!)
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Cluster Headaches … There is Hope
According to the Mayo Clinic; there is no cure. The treatment goal is to reduce the duration and decrease the pain according to them.
Said to be the most painful types of headache. A stabbing pain usually lasts between 15 minutes and two or three hours. Affects one side of the head, usually behind or in and around one eye.
It may radiate to the forehead, temple, nose, cheek, or upper gum on the affected side. The scalp may be tender, and the pulsing in the arteries often can be felt.
A striking feature of cluster headache is that the attacks occur in recurring patterns, or as they say… clusters, that gives its name.
Frequent attacks that occur in recurring patterns, may last from weeks to months, with periods of remission. The pattern maybe different from one person to the next, but most have them seasonal and one episode period year.
There is a remission period, and that too, varies from person to person. This could be months or years.
Cluster headaches have been linked with people that smoke and drink alcohol frequently. Increased sensitivity to alcohol and nicotine should be a given. Small amounts of alcohol can set off a headache. During a remission period a person may consume alcohol without even aggravating a headache.
Other Treatments:
Operating on the trigeminal nerve to relieve symptoms in some people. A calcium channel blocker, also used to treat high blood pressure, may help prevent or reduce the frequency of cluster attacks. I for one … Will try to avoid surgery till I have tried other alternatives. But that is a personal choice.
Treatment suggested:
In my opinion, headaches of these types have a common ingredient. There seems to be pooling or an increase amount of blood in the brain that may cause this pain.
I found that my patients have responded well to my treatment, adjustments in the upper cervicals and has decreased the frequency of these headaches as well.
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Brigadier General Becky Halstead. Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia had spoke about the need and the advantages of chiropractic care to the US military. It’s funny to me, that if your in pain and in need of chiropractic care, most insurance will cover treatment, but yet if your in the US military you better be active military and be on one of the bases that offer chiropractic treatment.
