Category Archives: Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia and “the other stuff”

Fibromyalgia patients often have many more symptoms than muscle pain. Central sensitisation is an explaination as to why this occurs.

“Consumer Reports” survey

Mechanicsville, Virginia — Consumer Reports reported on a survey of its readers related to alternative healthcare.

Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in VA

Chiropractic care, massage, and acupuncture are all examples of health practices that can fall under the umbrella of CAM and are practiced in VA.

Core Exercise Ball Workout

Mechanicsville, Virginia — At Stover Chiropractic P.C. I’m often trying to find a way for patients to rehab their spine and nervous system.  When people seek help for low back pain, injury, sciatica, muscle weakness, or fibromyalgia I try to restore overall function as well as decrease pain.  This is done by chiropractic adjustments of…

Strengthen Your Core – Hip Clamshell Exercise

At Stover Chiropractic, P.C. I’m often asked by patients with low back pain, sciatica, numbness, tingling, or fibromyalgia, “What can I do at home to help strengthen my back?”

Chiropractic Adjustments and Low-Level Laser Therapy in the Management of Cervical Facet Dysfunction: A Randomized Controlled Study

Here’s a copy of a post at “The Recovery Blog” by Dr. Rick Rosa. At Stover Chiropractic P.C. I’ve used “cold laser” or “low level laser” for nearly two years now. I’ve found it a wonderful help when treating fibromyalgia, tendinitis, sciatica, bursitis, and low back pain to name a few. It isn’t limited to…

Mechanicsville Spine Adjustment

My name is Dr. Tripp Stover. You may have heard the terms “spinal adjustment” and “spinal manipulation” used interchangeably when describing Mechanicsville chiropractors. Both terms refer to a process through which the spine is realigned or readjusted in an effort to improve overall health and wellness.

Fibromyalgia Insights

Mechanicsville, Virginia - Fibromyalgia is condition I often see at Stover Chiropractic.  Patients present with widespread pain with multiple tender points on the upper neck, back, shoulders, and hips.  Experts say it is misdiagnosed frequently and I can attest, it is complicated.  Most patients show up in my office having tried painkillers, antidepressants, muscle relaxants, injectables…

Fibromyalgia – Nice Summary Article

Opinions are always changing about fibromyalgia. I came across this article that says a lot in a short space. I appreciated what it says about vaccines and other observations about causes related to the immune system.

What is Lyme Disease?

Fibromyalgia is a common reason for people to seek help in my office. For folks just learning about the disease it is stunning to learn the variety of complaints one person can have related to the condition. That is why it is compliated and difficult for doctors to treat and diagnose. Over the years I’ve…