by Tejasvit Kour | Jul 10, 2014 | Fibromyalgia
For many sufferers, fibromyalgia (FM) is equivalent to fatigue and muscle pain. Though there are MANY symptoms associated with FM, these two are standouts! Last month, we discussed the importance of exercise (particularly walking), and prior topics have focused on the...
by Tejasvit Kour | Jul 4, 2014 | Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia (FM) is now considered a central nervous system (CNS) disorder rather than a musculoskeletal condition. FM is managed best from a balance of different approaches including chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue therapies, modalities, exercise, diet,...
by Tejasvit Kour | Jun 6, 2014 | Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia (FM) is one of the most common types of chronic pain disorders with an estimated five million sufferers in the United States alone. A “hallmark” of FM is the difficulty its sufferers have in describing their symptoms. When asked, “…what type of pain do...
by Tejasvit Kour | May 4, 2014 | Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia (FM) has been described as being both a “myth” and “real” (and probably everything in between the two). This is a VERY controversial disorder that some doctors push under the rug by saying, “….there is no such thing,” while others stake their reputation...
by Tejasvit Kour | Mar 9, 2014 | Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia (FM) can’t occur in men because it’s a women’s disease, right? In fact, if a man claims to have FM, then he is simply lying (probably just trying to get out of working and/or on disability), right? Unfortunately, that’s what MANY people (and even some...
by Tejasvit Kour | Feb 15, 2014 | Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a condition that typically has a slow, gradual onset that starts out mild and gradually worsens. The symptoms associated with FM include generalized pain all over the body (above and below the waist including neck, shoulders, chest, upper back,...