Acupuncture for Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by chronic widespread pain, fatigue, insomnia, and mood issues impacting quality of life. Acupuncture is widely used for pain management for both acute and chronic conditions such as fibromyalgia. A 2019 systematic review, including twelve randomized control trials, compared acupuncture therapy to sham acupuncture or conventional medicine in treating fibromyalgia.

The results of the review suggests that:

• Acupuncture therapy is effective and safe for the treatment of fibromyalgia

• Acupuncture therapy plays a significant part in non-pharmacological therapies for fibromyalgia

• The analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of acupuncture may benefit those with fibromyalgia

If you are experiencing pain or other symptoms related to fibromyalgia, or are interested in learning how acupuncture could benefit you, please give us a call at 301.880.3232 and it would be our pleasure to assist you!

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References:

Zhang, X. C., Chen, H., Xu, W. T., Song, Y. Y., Gu, Y. H., & Ni, G. X. (2019). Acupuncture therapy for fibromyalgia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Journal of pain research, 12, 527–542.

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