Fibromyalgia
Non-invasive brain stimulation techniques do seem to relieve fibromyalgia pain says evidence review
Fibromyalgia symptoms are difficult to treat but some techniques that involve non-invasive stimulation of the brain are promising, according to an article in Neurologia.
Continue readingYoga and meditation reduce chronic pain
A mindfulness-based stress reduction course resulted in improvement in levels of pain, depression and disability, adding to previous research that shows that yoga and meditation are useful for treating chronic pain.
Continue readingCombined cognitive-behavioural therapy – CBT – improves sleep for people with fibromyalgia
New approaches to cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) can improve insomnia aspects of fibromyalgia, says a small study in the International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology.
Continue readingAcupuncture may lower stroke risk in people with fibromyalgia
The risk of stroke in people with fibromyalgia may be reduced by acupuncture, says a large new study from Taiwan published in PLOS-ONE.
Continue readingAcupuncture reduces pain of some types of arthritis says latest research
The use of acupuncture may provide relief for knee osteoarthritis, lower back pain and fibromyalgia, says a review of the evidence in Current Rheumatology Reports.
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