Fibromyalgia
Osteopathy may help people with fibromyalgia thanks to endocannabinoid release
Osteopathic manipulation treatment seems to be a valid and effective instrument for a number of health issues including fibromyalgia and chronic lower back pain. And it’s thanks to the release of endocannabinoids (compounds produced by our bodies that are involved with sleep, mood, appetite and memory) and how they link with receptors, a research group outlines in the Journal of Complementary & Integrative Medicine.
Fibromyalgia is more likely in people with a common form of back arthritis
People with axial spondyloarthritis should consider that they may also have fibromyalgia, as one of the first evidence reviews in the area shows that the risk may be high. Continue reading
Online consultations for people with chronic pain during lockdown
Conditions for people living with chronic pain have been exacerbated by the covid-19 pandemic but telemedicine may improve the situation, according to research from the University of Bath. Continue reading
Tryptophan and magnesium may reduce some fibromyalgia symptoms
A Mediterranean diet rich in an amino acid called tryptophan and a mineral called magnesium may reduce anxiety, mood disturbance, eating disorders and dissatisfaction with body image in women with fibromyalgia. Continue reading
Low levels of vitamin D3 may be associated with fibromyalgia
Women with reduced vitamin D levels may be more likely to experience fibromyalgia and pain than women with normal vitamin D levels, a research group reports in a top academic journal. Continue reading
