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Acupuncture for Fibromyalgia: A Review Based on Multidimensional Evidence
Dong Han1, Yuan Lu2, Rong Huang1
1Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, P. R. China.
The American Journal of Chinese Medicine
|January 4, 2023
Summary
Acupuncture may alleviate fibromyalgia symptoms by regulating pain pathways and inflammation. This review explores its mechanisms, offering insights into this promising therapy for chronic pain management.
Area of Science:
- Integrative Medicine
- Neuroscience
- Pain Management
Background:
- Fibromyalgia (FM) is a complex chronic pain syndrome with no specific treatment.
- Existing clinical findings on acupuncture for FM are inconsistent.
- A comprehensive review of acupuncture's mechanisms in FM management is lacking.
Conclusions:
- Acupuncture shows promise as a therapy for fibromyalgia symptoms.
- Further research is needed to fully understand and validate its mechanisms and efficacy.
- This review addresses a knowledge gap regarding acupuncture's role in FM management.
