4 Fibromyalgia-related Conditions Explained by a Chiropractor in Jacksonville

Living with fibromyalgia is hard enough—but for many patients, the challenges don’t stop with chronic, widespread pain. Fibromyalgia is often linked to other health issues that can make life even more difficult.

At San Jose Chiropractic in Jacksonville, Dr. Thuraia Owais helps patients understand these related conditions so they can take steps toward better overall health. Here are four that are especially common.

1. General Anxiety Disorder

The ongoing pain and lifestyle changes that come with fibromyalgia can cause significant emotional stress. For some, the inability to work or participate in daily activities leads to financial strain and social anxiety. Many patients also fear being judged or misunderstood because of their illness.

2. Clinical Depression

Chronic pain and difficulty sleeping often go hand in hand with mood disorders. The constant discomfort, coupled with strained relationships or loss of career opportunities, can increase the risk of depression for fibromyalgia patients.

3. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Up to 30% of people with fibromyalgia also have IBS. This can bring added symptoms like bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain—on top of their fibromyalgia-related fatigue and discomfort.

4. Tension Headaches or Migraines

Tension headaches typically cause mild to moderate pain that feels like a band around the head. Migraines, on the other hand, are more intense, often bringing throbbing or pulsing pain, and sometimes nausea or light sensitivity. Many fibromyalgia patients experience one or both.

How Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care Can Help Fibromyalgia Patients

While there’s no single cure for fibromyalgia, some patients find significant relief through upper cervical chiropractic care. This gentle approach focuses on the top two bones of the spine (C1 and C2), which play a vital role in brainstem function and blood flow to the brain.

Misalignments in this area can contribute to nervous system dysfunction, which may worsen fibromyalgia symptoms and related conditions. By correcting these misalignments, upper cervical care may:

• Reduce pressure on the brainstem

• Improve nerve communication

• Support better blood flow to the brain

In one reported case, a 32-year-old woman was fibromyalgia-free after six months of upper cervical chiropractic care. While every patient is different, this shows the potential of this natural, non-invasive approach.

Taking the First Step Toward Relief in Jacksonville and Mandarin

If you’re dealing with fibromyalgia—and possibly anxiety, depression, IBS, or chronic headaches—there are options beyond medication. Dr. O offers gentle upper cervical care to help restore balance to your nervous system and improve your quality of life.

Call San Jose Chiropractic at 904-683-4476 or request an appointment online to learn more about how upper cervical care could help you.