Restore biomechanics, calm the nervous system, and support long-term resilience.
Autoimmune-Related Chronic Pain
At Grace Integrative Wellness, we specialize in complex, chronic, and performance-based pain patterns. Our integrative model combines chiropractic adjustments with corrective bodywork to restore biomechanics, calm the nervous system, and support long-term resilience.
We focused on integrated care that balances both chiropractic and corrective bodywork. There is current peer-reviewed evidence that supports corrective bodywork and chiropractic care provide pain relief, decrease disability, and improve quality of life due to musculoskeletal pain caused by Autoimmune-related disease. We gladly work in conjunction with your primary care provider to manage the pain relief and musculoskeletal disorders.
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Hashimoto’s can present with widespread muscle tightness, joint stiffness, fatigue, and inflammatory pain patterns. Many patients experience neck tension, chronic headaches, and systemic discomfort linked to immune dysfunction.
How We Help:
Gentle chiropractic adjustments improve spinal alignment and nervous system regulation, while corrective bodywork reduces muscular guarding and improves circulation to support systemic recovery.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis causes joint inflammation, stiffness, and reduced mobility—especially in hands, knees, shoulders, and spine. Chronic inflammation can also create compensatory muscular tension throughout the body.
How We Help:
Targeted adjustments help maintain joint motion and reduce mechanical stress, while corrective soft-tissue therapy decreases surrounding muscle tension to protect inflamed joints.
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread pain, heightened nervous system sensitivity, fatigue, and chronic pain due to tender points throughout the body.
How We Help:
Our approach focuses on calming the nervous system. Precise chiropractic care restores alignment, and gentle corrective bodywork reduces hypersensitive trigger points to improve tolerance to movement.
References
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Kristine understands my physical aches & work challenges and always helps to reduce my muscles tension.
— P. H.