Exploring the Impact of Chiropractic Therapy on Plantar Pressures in Fibromyalgia Patients
- Julian Simpson
- Jun 12
- 2 min read
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic and complex disorder that affects approximately 3–10% of the world’s population
FM occurs more frequently in women between 20 and 55 years of age and shows an increase with advancing age, affecting approximately 7.4% of women between 70 and 79 years of age
The Signs and Symptoms of Fibromyalgia are :
widespread musculoskeletal pain that persists for at least three months, marked by various indicators, including exhaustion, impaired mental function, and disrupted sleep patterns, in addition to other debilitating symptoms such as gastrointestinal problems, anxiety, and depression
What are the suspected causes of Fibromyalgia
imbalances in neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine, changes in cytokine profiles (both pro- and anti-inflammatory), alterations in growth hormone levels, and dysfunction in pain processing within the central nervous system
Research released in 2025 looked into Fibromyalgia patients underwent an eight-session manual therapy protocol over four weeks, applying moderate pressure to dorsal muscles in the lower back.
The therapy consisted of moderate pressure massage techniquesapplied to the muscles of the back (lumbar, dorsal, and cervical regions on both posterior and lateral sides) and the gluteal area.
The target muscles were the trapezius (upper, middle and lower fibers), sternocleidomastoid, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, rhomboid, teres major and minor, latissimus dorsi, quadratus lumborum, paravertebral muscles, thoracolumbar fascia, piriformis, and all gluteal muscles (maximus, medius and minimus).
At the conclusion of the treatment cycle . Fibromyaglia patients had better stability , improved posture which could lead to less pain and less chances of falls.
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Falaguera-Vera FJ, Torralba-Estellés J, Vicente-Mampel J, Ferrer-Torregrosa J, Oltra E, Garcia-Escudero M. Impact of Manual Therapy on Plantar Pressures in Patients with Fibromyalgia: A Single-Arm, Non-Randomized Pilot Clinical Trial. Healthcare (Basel). 2025 Mar 29;13(7):764. doi: 10.3390/healthcare13070764. PMID: 40218061; PMCID: PMC11988867.
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