Fibromyalgia Myth: Complementary and Alternative Treatments Are Pointless
The Truth – Meditative movement therapies like yoga and tai chi have been proven to be effective in improving the symptoms of fibromyalgia.
In one study, measured improvements have been found in certain areas of fatigue, depression, and sleep disruption. Another study done in November 2017 has revealed that connective tissue massage may help to relieve the pain and fatigue in fibromyalgia patients. Massage has also been found to help treat sleep disruptions.
Fibromyalgia Myth: There is Nothing You Can Do
The Truth – While fibromyalgia does not have any known cure yet and the medications cannot benefit everyone, there are a many options available for treatment.
Non-pharmacological approaches may actually work better than drugs for some patients with fibromyalgia.
If you find that your current treatment plan is not giving you the results that you want, talk to your doctor and see if you can try something new, whether it is taking prescription drugs, OTC, pain relievers, exercise, or alternative treatments such as massages.
