Fibromyalgia
Sophrology for fibromyalgia? Stick to resistance training to improve strength and function says new research
Exercise is recommended to improve wellbeing in people with fibromyalgia; some people find that relaxation exercises help too but evidence has not been conclusive about the beneficial effects. Continue reading
Mediterranean diet improves bone health of women with fibromyalgia
Adopting a Mediterranean diet should be considered by women with fibromyalgia after new research finds it is an effective way of staving off osteoporosis in this group. Continue reading
Barometric pressure impacts on pain and stress in fibromyalgia suggests new research
Lower barometric pressure may be associated with increased pain and stress levels in people with fibromyalgia says a new study in PLOS ONE. Continue reading
Neurostimulation of brain as non-invasive fibromyalgia treatment
Neurostimulation of brain areas involved in pain processing and control to reduce fibromyalgia symptoms is increasingly under the spotlight. A recent review in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience discusses the potential of transcranial electric stimulation. Continue reading
Memantine for chronic pain… what’s the verdict?
Memantine has been shown to have pain-relieving properties in small clinical studies but a review of the evidence in the European Journal of Pain is less promising. Continue reading
