Sorry, I've never been to a chiropractor. I have known lots of people who swore by them, not for fibro, just general aches and pains. Bur I don't think I would dare try it unless the doctor was especially knowledgeable about fibro. Otherwise, I would think it could be very painful, and maybe bring on a flare. I'm sure there will be answers from people who know more about it than I do, just didn't want you to feel ignored. Hugs By the way, I think I'd be leary of anyone who advertised in this way, without mentioning the chiropractic part. Seems kinda shady, you know?

There are ads out there promoting chiropractic manipulation as a cure for fibro but I disagree that that's the cause of our problem. All the years I went to one didn't do me any good and this was before I knew what was wrong with me.

That being said, I think the alternative health community is a great place to look for help as they actually believe what you tell them.

A great resource I found is the book Treating and Beating Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome by Dr. Rodger Murphree, a chiropractor. He treats fibro by putting the nutrients and whatnot needed by the body in order to function. This approach is known as orthomolecular medicine and has made a world of difference in my life. I went off all prescription meds after adding amino acids to my protocol and am actually feeling normal for the first time in 25 very l-o-n-g years.

Here's a link to a great article by him: http://www.drmurphreestore.com/newsletters_letters/arefmspatcrazy.html

A chiropractor in my area put out a phamplet about this very subject. I have been going to him for a few months. Honestly, I think today's visit is my last visit. I haven't noticed any significant changes except for increased pain for quite a few days after I go for a treatment.

I wouldn't have thought a Chiropractor would be any use for this at all as they deal with the manipulation of bones and ligaments as I understand it.

I've started going to a brilliant accupuncturist - not for pain but for fatigue and I've found this wonderful though the effect doesn't last for long unfortunately but he tells me a course of about 5 sessions once a week should see me through around 3 months - more than worth it!

I totally LOVE my Chiro...he is well versed in FM...as he has researched it for his own wife...to help her...he only has about 6 FM patients but he hopes to be working on Just FM patients soon...he said every single patient he has seen so far has joint issues...exspecially in the neck and hip areas...the muscles and tendons become real tight trying to hold these joints in their places...he said it has all started Long before we really noticed it enuff to see a Dr. for a diagnosis...because it takes awhile for it all to become fatigued...I was only just told the otherday that my joints were hypermobile...no Dr. had said that to me...my PT showed me what a hypermobile joint does on a skeleton...and then showed me ON me...very loose joints...my PT said also he has seen it in everyone of his FM patients and he has to wander if FM isn't the end result of the body trying to correct itself...that he said would explain WHY fatigue sets in when we try to exercise...the muscles work OVERTIME trying to hold the joints in place....so I have had 2 Non-dr.s that do not know each other say the EXACT same thing...but, they BOTH work with joints and muscles...food for thought...

I see a chiro a couple times a year for my neck and lower back. I have been going since a bad car accident in my 20's and I get out of alignment and it really hurts until I get adjusted. I have not used chiro for fibro.

I believe in the right chiropractor. I go to one now who specializes in Fibro. It's great because they don't use the same techniques on you as they do others. There is not alot of pushing, cracking and twisting. I have herniated discs in my neck and she has done wonders for that. Otherwise I would end up in pain management with injections and more meds. Yuck! I highly recommend it and when you search for one make sure to ask if they know anything about Fibromyalgia. Also, try to choose a woman. They are more compassionate and gentle. Sorry guys!

A friend of mine from this DS website got me turned on to something called "The Firbromyalgia Kit", "The Grove Approach". The kit includes a dvd of Karen Grove talking to a chiropractor, nutritionist and others that I can't remember, two Yoga dvd's for Fibromyalgia with mat and a cookbook. Look up www.thegroveapproach.com and check the info out. I was amazed. I give credit to aroraglory for recommending it to me.

I hope this helps!

Hugs and kisses!
Amy

I will give you what I know comes straight from the horses mouth so to speak..My nephew is a chiropractor and his opinion , as he told me, is that chiropractor adjustments would have no effect on fibro and for most people would probably do more harm then good..
Of course if someone feels it helps them that is great but this is what was told to me..
Hugs Micki
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Actually, my acupuncturist has suggested I see a chiropractor. I haven't gone yet but plan to as soon as I can afford.

just as there are Dr.s that are closed minded and cannot help FM patients...I do spuppose there are Chiros that feel the same way...hope you find one that has done a bit of research and is KNOWLEDGEABLE on Fm...I see my Massage therapist...my Chiro...and my PT...they all 3 have played Huge rolls in helping me to feel better...Not a one of them has EVER claimed to be able to CURE FM...and if they make that claim I would walk out...but because they Work daily with muscles tendons and joints they have first hand knowledge...but like I said...not EVERYone of them is interested in it enuff to check into it...am glad I have found the ones in my area that Are...as I am sensative to medications of any kind...and tho I am Not pain free...and when stressed i still feel the flu like symptoms....I AM in a whole lot better place then I WAS in even a years ago...my PT is new to my regimine...only been seeing him 2 weeks...and already he has proven himself to me...

Gl in your search...do not be afraid to look in the face of your Chiro and ASK if He/She BELIEVES in FM...and if they believe that they can Help you.

Bonnie

I've been seeing a chiropractor since I was a baby. My mom took me to one that does adjustments behind the ear. I was born paralyzed on the outside of my legs. I also was treated for a pinched esophagus that was making me projectile vomit. The doctors wanted to do a procedure that may have left my children disabled or me unable to have children...my mom said no way!

My last chiropractor was better than this one so I'm in the market for a new one. My last one adjusted my wrist and hands (carpal), face (sinuses), adjusted my one hip (one's higher than the other), back and neck. It really helped get everything flowing...blood, circulation, bowels..you name it.

It's NOT a cure for Fibro as there is NO cure yet. It may help but you may be sore at first until your body adjusts to the adjustment. It should help alleviate pinched nerves, headaches, neck and back aches.

i think like everything it depends on the person to if it helps.. i felt pretty good while i was seeing a chiropractor.. but everyone is differant..**hugs**

I have been helped a great deal from my chiropractor, it is important to find one who deals with FM

Yes I go weekly, I have to , to survive.

I do see my chiro but not often. I only go to him when my neck gets so tight, i can tell it needs to be adjusted but that is not for my fibro. My insurance will only pay for being adjusted by a chiro. I went to so many chiro's over the years, they used all those different types of machines on me, none of them helped my fibro.