Fibromyalgia Syndrome Program

Fibromyalgia syndrome is a chronic pain disorder that affects every area of a patient's life. The cause of this disease is unknown although there are many theories that are under investigation. The leading thought is that the disease is caused by the body's misinterpretation of normal nerve signals. Things that should be interpreted by the body as normal touch sensation are misinterpreted as pain. This causes patients to suffer from pain at the very touch of their clothes against their skin or from the light touch of their child. These patients often say that the feel as if they have the flu all the time. In addition, the disease causes extreme fatigue. Every day activities become strenuous. Things that once were done without thought such as laundry and vacuuming become almost insurmountable tasks.

Treatment of this disorder is targeted at returning patients to the highest functional level possible. The best evidence in the medical literature is actually a combination approach to desensitizing the body and helping the body to interpret it’s own signals properly. Through an integrative team approach, Eagle Health and Wellness can return patients to better functional levels and restore energy. Patients are evaluated by our medical doctor and chiropractor, and then a treatment plan is outlined using our unique integrative approach. Patients will receive a combination of chiropractic adjustments, exercise guidance, massage, and counseling all targeting the special needs of fibromyalgia patients.