Acupuncture for Fibromyalgia - A Beneficial Tool In Treatment
Acupuncture is a part of ancient Chinese medicine.
According to Chinese tradition, the basic life force called “Qi” (pronounced as “chee”) flows through the mind and body. When
there is an imbalance in this force it results in illness. This acupuncture technique is based on the above theory.
The force “Qi” flows via median pathway. This pathway is accessible through 400 acupuncture points in the
body. Each meridian controls a different organ system, stimulating the “acupoints” with hair-thin needles could rebalance Qi
and restore health. Acupuncture helps in the treatment of menstrual cycle, muscle cramps, nausea, post-surgical pain and many
other ailments. This technique is used in treating both the acute and chronic pain symptoms of fibromyalgia.
Patients who can’t tolerate the side effects of pain-relieving medications or those with stubborn symptoms
that are not responding to any treatment often do well with acupuncture for fibromyalgia. It has less side effects or
discomfort while pricking the needle at acupoints. On one study done on patients with fibromyalgia, the patients were
asked to continue their regular treatments. This acupuncture treatment was done adjacently for two to three weeks. As a
result, the pain symptoms of fibromyalgia were reduced better in this treatment than in the regular treatment.
If you decide to use this technique in treating your disorder, first do proper planning before undergoing
this treatment. Talk to your doctor about acupuncture and ask him/her whether your body can tolerate this treatment. On
the advice of your doctor, you can go to a recommended and certified acupuncturist, who should be licensed by the National
Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). Make sure he/she understands your condition and
inquire about the results achieved.
In the first visit, an acupuncturist will ask you about your history of fibromyalgia symptoms and devise a
treatment plan accordingly. The practitioner will insert a sterilized single use stainless steel needle into specific spot(s)
of your body and leave it for 15-20 minutes. By doing so, electric stimulation will be passing inside your body to relieve
pain and other symptoms of fibromyalgia.
Many people wonder if there is pain caused by the insertion of the acupuncture needles. These needles
are so thin you won’t feel anything. But after they are inserted, many relaxed people report feeling the energy
traveling through their body. Due to the excessive amount of energy, you will most likely need to reorient yourself
before leaving the office and certainly before driving a vehicle.
This acupuncture technique will most likely also include a recommendation of exercise, yoga, healthy eating,
or herbal supplements. Do not expect one solution to cure fibromyalgia syndrome.
This acupuncture for fibromyalgia treatment initially occurs two or three times a week. Later the frequency
of treatments will be reduced based on your results. Acupuncture treatments help to relieve many ailments in the body
and will never hurt or damage the body in any way.
Fact Starting Treatment - Traditional treatments are geared toward reducing pain
and improving the quality of sleep, meaning that a sleep study may aid with individualizing your therapy. Deep level (stage
4) sleep is crucial for many body functions (such as tissue repair, antibody production, and the regulation of various
neurotransmitters, hormones, and immune system chemicals). Therefore, the sleep disorders that frequently occur in
fibromyalgia patients should probably be treated first because they may aggravate the symptoms of this condition. ~ Fibromyalgia Network
