3-6% of American individuals who struggle daily with muscular pain, spasm or tightness, fatigue, poor sleep quality, anxiety or depression, foggy mind, and numbness or tingling in the extremities can find Fibromyalgia a frustrating and debilitating illness. Although there are several theories about the causes of Fibromyalgia, from hormonal disturbances to stress to genetics, the exact cause of the disorder remains unknown.
Fortunately, a safe and powerful treatment, like acupuncture, is able to provide symptomatic relief by stopping pain and addressing the underlying factors that contribute to the problem – “Wind,” “Cold” and “Dampness.” When combined with herbal medicine, appropriate exercise, diet and lifestyle modifications, the healing capacity of acupuncture may produce a radical change in the quality of life for Fibromyalgia patients.
