Fibromyalgia | Chiropractor San Antonio TX

Fibromyalgia — widespread pain, tenderness, and fatigue — involves central nervous system sensitization that chiropractic care can meaningfully modulate. Pura Vida Chiropractic helps fibromyalgia patients experience real, lasting reductions in pain.

What Is Fibromyalgia | Chiropractor San Antonio TX?

Fibromyalgia is a central sensitization syndrome characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive dysfunction. The nervous system becomes amplified — pain signals are processed as more intense than they should be. Spinal subluxations contribute to this sensitization by maintaining chronic afferent nerve bombardment to the spinal cord and brain, lowering the pain threshold over time. By reducing this constant source of aberrant neurological input, chiropractic care lowers central sensitization and allows the nervous system to 'reset' to a more normal pain processing state.

Common Symptoms

Widespread, diffuse pain throughout the body
Tenderness at specific tender points (neck, shoulders, hips, knees)
Profound fatigue not relieved by sleep
Cognitive difficulties — brain fog, memory lapses
Sleep disturbances including non-restorative sleep
Heightened sensitivity to pressure, temperature, and sound

Common Causes & Contributing Factors

Central nervous system sensitization from chronic spinal subluxation
Post-traumatic sensitization after injury or illness
Autonomic nervous system dysregulation
Sleep deprivation perpetuating pain amplification
Psychosocial stress and trauma history
Genetic predisposition to central sensitization

The Pura Vida Protocol: Chiropractic Care for Fibromyalgia | Chiropractor San Antonio TX

Fibromyalgia patients at Pura Vida receive a very gentle, low-force SOT approach that avoids aggressive spinal manipulation, which can trigger flares. The focus is on reducing chronic neurological irritation through gentle pelvic balancing, upper cervical corrections, and craniosacral therapy. As subluxation-driven nerve bombardment decreases, the central nervous system's pain amplification gradually reduces. Patients report decreased pain intensity, improved sleep quality, and better cognitive function with consistent care. We also collaborate with the patient's other providers for a comprehensive, integrated approach.

At Pura Vida Chiropractic, Dr. Foss uses Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT) — a gentle, category-based system that addresses the spine, pelvis, and craniosacral rhythm as one integrated unit. SOT restores proper biomechanics, reduces nerve interference, and creates the neurological environment your body needs to heal itself.

Advanced Therapies We Combine With Chiropractic

For many patients, combining spinal correction with regenerative therapies produces faster and more lasting results. Depending on your condition, Dr. Foss may incorporate one or more of the following:

Class IV Laser Therapy

Photobiomodulation with a 10–15W Class IV laser delivers therapeutic light energy deep into tissue, reducing inflammation, blocking pain signals, and speeding healing at the cellular level.

Why Choose Pura Vida Chiropractic in San Antonio?

Pura Vida Chiropractic is a family-friendly, bilingual (English/Spanish) clinic serving San Antonio, TX. Dr. Dan Foss is trained in Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT), a comprehensive chiropractic system that addresses the whole body — not just the area of pain. We combine hands-on spinal correction with the latest regenerative technology to help patients resolve the root cause of their condition rather than masking symptoms.

We are insurance friendly with most insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Aetna, Ambetter, Oscar Health, Community First, and Molina Healthcare. New patient appointments are available promptly.

Ready to Get Relief from Fibromyalgia | Chiropractor San Antonio TX?

Schedule your new patient appointment with Dr. Foss at Pura Vida Chiropractic in San Antonio, TX. We'll identify the root cause and build a personalized care plan.

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