According to a recent study, there are natural approaches that fight pain and decrease in patients with fibromyalgia. Among them, the techniques of massage, tai chi, yoga and relaxation contribute significantly.
After collecting clinical trials on the non-pharmacological treatment of the disease, researchers at the Mayo Clinic revealed that there are five mental or bodily practices that are effective in reducing headaches, migraines, neck pain, osteoarthritis or fibromyalgia in pain. back.
Among them are acupuncture. Improves disorders such as anxiety and plays a role in fatigue.
Another recognized method, mindfulness meditation. A small study was conducted on 90 women practicing. The result was clear: reduced stress, sleep disturbance and severity of symptoms.
Also, the self-esteem examined, exercised this time by 45 women with fibromyalgia, showed an improvement in physical functioning and a reduction in pain. This approach focuses on the perception and expression of emotions.
Finally, according to the study, mental visualization and tai chi also imply a decrease in the intensity of pain, but also of depression or fatigue. On the contrary, they do not affect the reduction of symptoms.
