CHIROPRACTIC PLUS RESISTANCE TRAINING ALLEVIATE FM

The combination of chiropractic care and resistance training is highly effective for improving functioning in women with fibromyalgia (FM), according to research conducted at Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL.

As part of the experiment, 48 women with FM were assigned to one of two groups. Both groups completed 16 weeks of resistance training, which consisted of 10 exercises performed two times per week. One of the groups also received chiropractic care two times per week.

The study’s authors explain that, “strength was assessed using one repetition maximum for the chest press and leg extension. FM impact was measured using the FM impact questionnaire, myalgic score, and the number of active tender points. Functionality was assessed using the 10-item Continuous Scale Physical Functional Performance test. Analyses of variance with repeated measures compared groups before and after the intervention.”

The analysis concludes that “in women with FM, resistance training improves strength, FM impact, and strength domains of functionality. The addition of chiropractic treatment improved adherence and dropout rates to the resistance training and facilitated greater improvements in the domains of functionality.”

Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine – February 28, 2009;Epub.

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This is exactly why most practice members with fibromyalgia experience a tremendous  result with respect to their chiropractic care and perscribed home exercise program.  Endorphins are released in high quantities when people do resistance exercise.  These endorphins help to decrease pain, increase range of motion and improve overall wellbeing.  At Vitality we design specific exercise programs for our practice members.  If you have any questions please call.  

Your RoadToVitality Mentor,   Dr. Rob