Fibromyalgia and Chiropractic Care: How a West Leederville Chiropractor Can Help You Find Relief
Can your chiropractor help with fibromyalgia pain?
Patients with fibromyalgia have seen significant improvement in pain after receiving chiropractic care. It is non-invasive, with no medications involved — which is why many seek this form of treatment first.
At Peak Performance Institute in West Leederville, our chiropractor Dr Tash Logan takes a whole-body, nervous-system-based approach to help you manage fibromyalgia symptoms and improve your quality of life.
What is fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes symptoms of widespread pain and tenderness in the body. Patients with fibromyalgia tend to have increased sensitivity to pain, a reduced pain tolerance, and heightened sensitivity to sensations such as heat, cold, light and smell.
Other associated symptoms include:
- Fatigue
- Memory loss and difficulty concentrating (often referred to as “fibro fog”)
- Reduced ability to focus
Fibromyalgia also tends to coexist with other conditions, including chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), temporomandibular joint (jaw) disorders, migraines, anxiety and depression.
What are the main risk factors?
Fibromyalgia is more prevalent in middle-aged females, though it can also occur in men and younger adolescents. The exact cause is unknown, but genetics appear to play a role. Certain triggers are commonly associated with the onset of fibromyalgia, including:
- Illness or infection
- Trauma or physical injury
- Stressful or emotional events
How your chiropractor can help
Dr Tash Logan uses gentle chiropractic manipulation and mobilisations to help realign your body and restore proper connection between your nervous system and the rest of your body. Because fibromyalgia is fundamentally a condition of nervous system sensitivity, chiropractic care aims to reduce that sensitivity by improving spinal function and nerve flow.
Beyond adjustments, care may include:
Gentle soft tissue work
To release tension in muscles and fascia that commonly become tight in response to chronic pain.
Lifestyle advice
Incorporating gentle, regular exercise into your daily routine and finding drug-free ways to manage pain, tailored to your individual needs.
Nutritional recommendations
Dietary changes and supplements to help reduce inflammation and relax muscles. Nutrients including calcium, magnesium, selenium and zinc have been shown to help reduce pain symptoms, along with vitamins A, C, D, E and B.
Why choose PPI for fibromyalgia care?
At Peak Performance Institute, we take a multidisciplinary approach. Because fibromyalgia often involves sleep issues, gut health, mental health and movement dysfunction, our team of chiropractors, physiotherapists, exercise physiologists and dietitians can work together on your case. Dr Tash Logan will coordinate your care to ensure every aspect of your health is supported.
If you or someone you know is living with fibromyalgia and looking for a drug-free, non-invasive approach, book a consultation with Dr Tash Logan at our West Leederville clinic today.
About Dr Tash Logan
Dr Logan’s passion is ensuring the human body is functioning at its absolute optimum capacity, allowing you to lead your life to the fullest. An elite athlete throughout her childhood and teenage years, she participated in various forms of martial arts and developed a strong awareness of the body and the importance of being at your peak every day. Chiropractic allowed Dr Logan to achieve this level of overall wellness — inspiring her to pursue a career in chiropractic so she could help others do the same.
