Fibromyalgia is condition that causes chronic pain and tenderness in the tendons, joints, and muscles. Any area of the body can experience generalized aches, especially areas of the occipital region, shoulders, neck, low back, and thighs. Fibromyalgia is more common in women young and middle-aged. However, men, children, and adolescents still may experience it, although less common. Associate symptoms related to fibromyalgia are fatigue, poor sleep, poor concentration, irritability, depression, anxiety, headaches, frequent mood changes, and abdominal pain.
Depending on your specific signs and symptoms associated with Fibromyalgia acupuncture may be a useful adjunct therapy. An acupuncture treatment will evaluate your lifestyle and health history. Chinese medicine focuses on the entire scope of health vs. a few symptoms. After a thorough evaluation, specific acupuncture points are selected and needles are left in anywhere from 20-60 minutes. Each treatment is individualized to meet the needs of the patient. Although some may find the thought of needles frightening, they are hair-thin and generally painless.
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