Studies of acupuncture to treat chronic pain have largely failed to demonstrate an advantage of traditional acupuncture over sham acupuncture.
Researchers at the University of Michigan and Harvard Medical School studied whether the degree of enhanced sensitivity to experimental-pressure pain (hyperalgesia) may be a factor in determining whether a patient responds to sham acupuncture treatment. Continue reading Pain sensitivity as a predictor of response to sham acupuncture
Treating chronic pain is challenging. Often, the reason for the pain isn’t clear and may require combinations of treatments before finding relief, if then.
Researchers at the Centre Mémoire de Ressources et de Recherches, in Paris, France assessed the usefulness of their music intervention to manage patients with chronic pain. Continue reading Music to manage chronic pain
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition with widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, depression, and low cortisol levels.
Researchers at York University, in Toronto, Ontario, evaluated women with fibromyalgia before and after a yoga class. Continue reading Potential benefits of yoga for fibromyalgia
Researchers in South Carolina conducted this review. Continue reading Homeopathic treatments for psychiatric conditions
Researchers in Germany performed a systematic review of the evidence. Continue reading Status of hypnosis/guided imagery for fibromyalgia
MayoClinic.com tells us, “When fibromyalgia pain or fatigue is severe, you might not be thinking clearly… Having a plan to follow gives you a sense of control over your signs and symptoms.” Continue reading Plan to treat fibromyalgia pain in advance
Some are effective, some are promising, according to researchers from the University of North Carolina, in Chapel Hill. Continue reading Are psychological treatments effective for fibromyalgia pain?
Just once a week improved pain, fatigue, and depression, according to researchers at Oregon Health & Science University, in Portland. Continue reading Multidimensional benefits of yoga for patients with fibromyalgia
Effective options to treat patients with chronic pain are limited.
Researchers at the University of Toronto reviewed lots of different forms of cannabis. Continue reading Cannabinoids to treat chronic non-cancer pain
Researchers in Spain and Sweden measured the response to the effects of 4 month of tai chi in men with fibromyalgia. Continue reading Fibromyalgia after 4 months of tai chi
Whole-body vibration (WBV) is a treatment where a patient stands on a platform that oscillates at a particular frequency and amplitude, causing muscle contractions through stimulation of sensory receptors.
These devices are available over the Internet and generally viewed as a fad.
Researchers at the University of Extremadura, in Caceres, Spain, studied the effects of WBV on dynamic balance (balance while moving) in women with fibromyalgia. Continue reading Improving balance in fibromyalgia using whole-body vibration
Researchers at The University of Michigan, in Ann Arbor, developed an Internet-based exercise and behavioral self-management program to complement routine care for fibromyalgia. Continue reading Using the Internet to help manage fibromyalgia
Researchers at the Istanbul Medical Faculty, in Turkey, studied the effects of balneotherapy alone and with physical therapies on the respiratory and other symptoms of fibromyalgia. Continue reading Balneotherapy for fibromyalgia
Fascia is the soft tissue component of connective tissue that supports and protects muscles. Myofascial release is a soft tissue therapy used to treat pain and restricted motion.
Researchers at the University of Almería, in Spain, looked for improvement in pain, anxiety, quality of sleep, depression, and quality of life. Continue reading Massage-myofacial release therapy in fibromyalgia
Type “naprapathy” into Google and — you guessed it, — you’re asked, Did you mean: Naturopathy?
No…I meant N A P R A P A T H Y ? the stealthy CAM.
This review of balneotherapy comes from the Alfa Institute of Biomedical Sciences (AIBS), in Athens, Greece. Continue reading Balneotherapy: 2 reviews of the evidence
The National Fibromyalgia Association publishes Fibromyalgia AWARE, a magazine targeted to patients with fibromyalgia.
It has been available for free online since the beginning of this year. Continue reading Fibromyalgia AWARE
Prof. Ernst reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Reviewing chiropractic for fibromyalgia
Usually, it’s the last thing patients want to do.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, in Baltimore, Maryland, let patients select their physical activity routine. Continue reading Benefits of physical activity for fibromyalgia