Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia recognised as long-term condition in Northern Ireland
Fibromyalgia has finally been recognised as a long-term condition in Northern Ireland, brining it in line with NHS Choices in England and Scotland. Continue reading
Cognitive behavioural therapy improves sleep in people with chronic pain – new study
People with painful conditions such as arthritis and fibromyalgia could get a better night’s sleep through cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), says research in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.
A team from the University of Warwick developed a scale that measures beliefs about pain and sleep, and examined overall quality of sleep in four groups of people who had long-term pain and bad sleeping patterns. Continue reading
Exercise improves sleep and reduces physical fatigue levels in women with fibromyalgia
Resistance exercise helps decrease physical fatigue in women with fibromyalgia and boosts sleep, according to a study published in Arthritis Research & Therapy.
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Yoga and acupuncture are effective for chronic pain management highlights review of the evidence
Yoga, tai chi and acupuncture appear to be effective tools for helping to manage some chronic pain conditions, says a review of US trials published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings.
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Swimming shows similar improvements to walking in people with fibromyalgia, says study
Researchers from the Federal University of Sau Paulo have found that swimming is at least as effective as walking for people with fibromyalgia, in terms of pain relief and improving the quality of their lives. Continue reading
