Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Fibromyalgia and Complementary Health Approaches

Fibromyalgia syndrome is a chronic disorder involving widespread pain and tenderness, fatigue, and other symptoms

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U.S. Department of Health & Human Services  /  National Institutes of Health

Fibromyalgia syndrome is a chronic disorder involving widespread pain and tenderness, fatigue, and other symptoms that can interfere with a person's ability to carry out daily activities. It's estimated that 4 million U.S. adults have fibromyalgia. A variety of complementary health approaches have been studied to see whether they might be helpful for fibromyalgia symptoms. 

  • Meditative movement therapies, such as tai chi, may provide modest relief of some fibromyalgia symptoms. 
  • Massage therapy or a type of manual therapy called myofascial release, which is directed at connective tissue (fascia), may lead to a small improvement in fibromyalgia symptoms. 
  • Vitamin D supplements may reduce pain in people with fibromyalgia who are deficient in this vitamin. There is insufficient evidence that any other dietary supplements can relieve fibromyalgia pain. 

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