2007•Australian journal of acupuncture and Chinese medicine.Requires access

Acupuncture for Fibromyalgia

John C Deare

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Results of several studies to evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture as a form of treatment for fibromyalgia (FM), a musculoskeletal disorder characterised by widespread chronic pain are discussed. To date, there is no overwhelming evidence regarding the benefits of acupuncture in FM; however, so far, a course of three sessions per week appears to be the best dose, but length of overall treatment remains unclear.

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Key concepts: Acupuncture, Fibromyalgia, Medicine, Physical therapy, Fibromyalgia syndrome, Chronic pain, Musculoskeletal pain, Alternative medicine