Recently there has been research being done on acupuncture for the treatment of fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia affects many people around the world. It is estimated that in the United States about two percent of the population has fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia is an unexplained syndrome with characteristics of widespread pain, chronic fatigue, anxiety, and depression. To be diagnosed with fibromyalgia physicians will check tender spots and a total of eleven tender spots have to be confirmed to have the the syndrome. Fibromyalgia can affect every aspect of our lives.
Chinese medicine has been shown to be an effective therapy for fibromyalgia. Utilizing acupuncture and herbs, the signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia can be managed. Many times patients will feel great relief and through exercise the pain and fatigue from fibromyalgia is pretty much diminished. Acupuncture will help with the pain mangement and emotional aspects of fibromyalgia. Acupuncture will also help increase energy, improve digestions, reduce stress and improve sleep.
For more information about Chinese medicine and fibromyalgia go to http://www.acufinder.com/Acupuncture+Information/Detail/Acupuncture+for+Fibromyalgia+Syndrome
In conclusion, if you or any of your family and friends have fibromyalgia we reccommend coming in for acupuncture treaments and to see the benifits. Please contact us at (801) 463-1101 or go to our website at www.luhealthcenter.com
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