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Denver Chiropractor Reviews: Fibromyalgia Tender Points
Fibromyalgia Tender Points
One of the most unique characteristics associated with fibromyalgia syndrome are that of fibromyalgia tender points. Fibromyalgia tender points are generalized local pain upon pressure of the tissue that surrounds joints, or in the joints themselves. Fibromyalgia tender points also happen to be one of the key diagnosing factors related to the syndrome, as 11 of the 18 possible tender points must be symptomatic for a proper diagnosis.
Other symptoms might include but are not limited to headaches, depression, skin irritation, dysmenorrhea, memory loss, and chronic. Since these symptoms may be found in other diseases, illnesses, and syndromes, fibromyalgia tender points remain one of the keys to differentiating fibromyalgia and other disorders.
Since fibromyalgia tender points are extremely sensitive to touch, it is important that examiners take great caution when evaluating the areas. The fact that muscles, tendons, and fibrotic tissue often have symptoms of discomfort and weakness is a key component to understand whether fibromyalgia tender points are present in a presenting patient.
Fibromyalgia Tender Points are evaluated in the following areas:
- Occiput
- Cervical Spine
- The Second Rib
- Supraspinatus Muscle
- The Trapezius
- Lateral Epicondyle
- Gluteal Muscle
- Knee
- The Greater Trochanter
Upon evaluation of these areas a physician can make a proper diagnosis of fibromyalgia syndrome. There are other disorders that may also have symptoms of fibromyalgia tender points, such as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) but they do not occur in as many places as with fibromyalgia syndrome.
Fibromyalgia Tender Points and Chiropractic
Nutritional issues, thyroid dysfunction, oxygen deprivation and neurological imbalances are all areas that we assess at out clinic. Effective pain relief treatments for the symptoms of fibromyalgia tender points have been seen with certain types of chiropractic care and chiropractic and meticulously administered myofascial therapy.
Posted from Lakewood, Colorado, United States.
Thanks so much for this, I have been having the symptoms of fibromyalgia for a while now, I had no idea the chiropractors could help with treatment and diagnosis- I will be calling around tomorrow!
My chiropractor has been amazing with treating my fibromyalgia points, getting adjusted weekly with his emphasis on the pressure points has made a huge difference in all of my symptoms!
Cool. One of the reasons I wrote about fibromyalgia tender points is to help people who may think they have symptoms of fibromyalgia. I’m writing now about a fibromyalgia diet. Some of my patients look at me puzzled when they hear the term “Fibromyalgia diet”. It’s an anti-inflammatory diet that usually will decrease a significant amount of musculoskeletal pain in fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue patients.
I’m afraid I might be experiencing fibromyalgia syndrome based on those symptoms. Glad I came across your site and learned that chiropractors could help. Thanks for this great info.
Thanks for this information on Fibromyalgia tender points. Looks like I need to see a chiropractor. I’ve searched about it and it seems that I have the symptoms. Having these pains on my neck, arms and upperback.