Fibromyalgia Syndrome is a chronic condition
causing muscle and joint pain and tenderness in the head, neck,
shoulders, upper back, abdomen and thighs. It is often accompanied
with fatigue, poor memory and “foggy thinking”, headaches, sleep
disturbances, anxiety and depression. From a western medicine perspective the
cause is unknown, and the diagnosis usually based on symptoms.
Western medicine has struggled to even admit this is a valid diagnosis,
because of the lack of lab tests to confirm symptomatic findings.
At this time western medicine has been unable to find effective
treatments.
 A recent study conducted by the Mayo Clinic found acupuncture
to be significantly effective in treating Fibromyalgia's symptoms,
with the biggest improvements found in pain, anxiety and fatigue.
This study included 50 patients whose symptoms had not improved
with other treatments. The patients were evenly divided into two
groups, comparing six true acupuncture treatments to sham acupuncture
treatments over two to three weeks. The true treatments
were well tolerated, and had “notably bigger improvements in fibromyalgia
symptoms” than the sham treatments, especially one month after
the treatment ended. The findings were presented in Australia
at the International 11th World Congress of Pain.
Chinese Medicine has the ability to evaluate, diagnose and effectively
treat the complicated scenario of fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is
approached individually with a focus on the individual and his/her
presenting symptoms. It is this individualized focus on
treatment that allows Chinese medicine to effectively treat fibromyalgia.
Chinese medicine also uses other treatment modalities (in addition
to acupuncture) for the person who suffers from this cluster of
symptoms. The treatments may include herbal formulas, a form of
bodywork called “tui na”, moxibustion (warming the area), topical
applications and other treatments tailored to each patient.
Many people have been successfully treated by the practitioners
at the Chinese Acupuncture Clinic. After years of
frustration and debilitation, many patients have been able to reclaim
their energy, their joy of living and once again are participating
more fully in life. We have seen their memory improve, depression
and anxiety abate and pain decrease.
Please call one of our licenesed acupuncturists to discuss how
we might help you on your journey of healing.
Contact us on the web
contact@ashevilleacupuncture.com
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