Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia & Inflammatory Support
A Gentle Approach to Complex Conditions
Chronic pain and inflammatory disorders can feel overwhelming — unpredictable, exhausting, and at times invisible to those around you. At Mid-Valley Chiropractic Allied Health Sciences, we believe that living with conditions such as fibromyalgia, chronic viral illness syndromes (including Long COVID and Lyme disease), POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), and autoimmune-related musculoskeletal pain doesn’t have to mean living without relief.
Our goal is not to “cure” these conditions — because medicine acknowledges that many are lifelong — but rather to support your body’s ability to regulate, recover, and function with greater comfort and control. Through gentle, evidence-based chiropractic and rehabilitative care, we help reduce physical stress, improve motion, and calm the nervous system — creating a foundation for resilience and better quality of life.
Understanding Inflammatory & Systemic Pain Syndromes
Inflammatory and autoimmune disorders vary widely in cause and presentation, but they share one thing in common: an overactive or dysregulated immune response that creates ongoing tissue inflammation, pain, and fatigue.
Fibromyalgia involves heightened pain sensitivity and widespread muscle tenderness, often linked to nervous system sensitization.
Chronic viral syndromes, such as Long COVID or post-Lyme illness, can create persistent fatigue, joint pain, and myalgia as the immune system remains in overdrive.
Autoimmune disorders like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or polymyalgia rheumatica involve the immune system mistakenly attacking the body’s own tissues, creating stiffness, inflammation, and pain.
POTS and dysautonomia introduce challenges with circulation, temperature regulation, and muscular endurance — leading to postural fatigue and instability.
Each of these conditions has unique triggers, but all benefit from an approach that reduces mechanical strain, improves circulation, and restores gentle balance to the musculoskeletal system.
From Acute Flare to Long-Term Management
Pain from systemic inflammation can range from acute, sharp, and localized to chronic, diffuse, and exhausting. Some flare suddenly after infection or trauma (acute onset), while others build gradually over weeks or months (insidious onset). Over time, muscles and connective tissues may adapt to protect the body, creating postural sprain-strain patterns that further restrict movement and perpetuate fatigue.
Our clinicians identify these protective holding patterns — where the body has learned to brace against pain — and work gently to restore mobility without triggering flare-ups. Care often includes subtle joint mobilization, soft-tissue therapy, rehabilitative stretching, and guided relaxation techniques that support nervous system regulation and body awareness.
The Mind-Body Connection: Healing Beyond Pain
Chronic pain is not just a physical experience — it affects sleep, mood, cognition, and emotional wellbeing. Persistent inflammation and muscle tension can elevate stress hormones, creating a feedback loop of fatigue, anxiety, and poor rest.
At Mid-Valley Chiropractic Allied Health Sciences, we embrace a multimodal, holistic approach that recognizes how the body and mind interact. By improving circulation, reducing muscle tension, and supporting better sleep and posture, our interventions help quiet the body’s alarm system.
We also encourage lifestyle support strategies such as breathing exercises, pacing activities, ergonomic optimization, and gentle at-home movement — empowering patients to take active steps toward balance and self-management.
What We Can — and Cannot — Do
While we cannot reverse autoimmune disease, cure fibromyalgia, or eliminate viral syndromes, we can profoundly improve comfort, mobility, and function.
Our providers focus on symptom management, flare-up prevention, and nervous system support through gentle, precise care. Many patients report less muscle pain, improved sleep, reduced fatigue, and better tolerance for daily activity after consistent treatment.
When appropriate, we coordinate care with rheumatologists, primary care physicians, or physical therapists to ensure a fully integrated plan. Our promise is to practice within the scope of conservative care — and to do it with honesty, empathy, and professionalism.
Integrated Healing Through Chiropractic, Massage, and Rehabilitation
Our clinic’s collaborative model allows for a unified approach to complex pain conditions. Chiropractic care gently restores mechanical motion and joint balance, while medical massage therapy supports circulation, reduces muscular rigidity, and alleviates nerve entrapment.
Rehabilitative exercise is introduced progressively to rebuild tolerance and prevent postural fatigue. For patients with POTS or dysautonomia, these exercises can be specifically designed to improve vascular tone and orthostatic stability.
Our goal is to help you move comfortably within your capacity — and to gradually expand that capacity as your system stabilizes.
Your Comfort Is Our Priority
Every appointment is customized to your current state — not a preset routine. Our providers may recommend ergonomic modifications, gentle stretches, and workplace adjustments to help reduce inflammation triggers and minimize postural strain between visits.
We take the time to listen, to adapt, and to meet you exactly where you are — supporting your healing journey with compassion and respect.
Reclaim Balance, Restore Calm, Rediscover Hope
Living with chronic inflammation or pain can feel isolating — but you are not alone. With the right combination of care, education, and support, improvement is possible.
Whether you’re managing fibromyalgia, autoimmune pain, or post-viral fatigue, our integrative approach helps you find stability and ease within your body again. Healing begins with understanding — and we’re here to help you every step of the way.