Dong Han, Yuan Lu, Rong Huang, Zihui Yang, Guangbin Peng, Yu Qiao, Xiyin Zhang, Huangan Wu, Huirong Liu
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a complicated syndrome characterized by widespread chronic pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, cognitive dysfunction, and other complications. There is currently no specific treatment available. No comprehensive surveys have been published to summarize the mechanism of acupuncture in FM management. Although several studies have shown that acupuncture can benefit FM patients, their clinical findings are inconsistent. Here, we summarize the operation method of acupuncture for FM. For the first time, we conducted a comprehensive review of the mechanisms of acupuncture for FM, and integrated evidence-based scientific findings with the most comprehensive and updated literature...
January 4, 2023: American Journal of Chinese Medicine