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Alternative medicine would be very effective in combating the pain caused by fibromyalgia. An American study highlights five natural alternatives to be favored by doctors.
Alternative medicine to reduce pain
In France, two million French people suffer from fibromyalgia. This syndrome which is characterized by diffuse pain throughout the body, back pain, arthritis and migraines, is very disabling for people who suffer from it. Faced with this chronic disease, the exact causes of which are still little known, doctors are sometimes powerless to help their patients.
Researchers from the Mayo Clinic in the United States have just provided an element of the answer by reviewing all the studies published on the subject between 1966 and 2016. They came to the conclusion that natural medicines are often very effective in treating fibromyalgia..
Towards recognition of alternative medicine in the treatment of fibromyalgia?
This is the case of acupuncture, which effectively relieves certain back and knee pains. This alternative Chinese medicine also helps reduce fatigue and anxiety which are characteristic of fibromyalgia. Mindfulness meditation helps ” reduced stress and sleep disturbances as well as reduced symptom severity », Reveals this American study.
Tai chi, a form of martial art, has been proven to treat pain associated with osteoarthritis of the knee. This discipline also allows a better functioning of the body. Little known, “guided mental visualization” also reduces the intensity of pain as does “self-awareness”. If massages do not seem to have proven their effectiveness, they can nevertheless prove to be beneficial in alleviating certain neck pain. A commission of inquiry of the National Assembly is currently looking into fibromyalgia. The challenge for patients is to achieve recognition of this disease and, ultimately to obtain alternative medicine care reimbursed by Social Security..
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