First let us define what acupuncture really is. It's not just some weirdo sticking a bunch of needles into people. It is a treatment that is based on ancient Chinese medicine. That the body has an energy flow that can become blocked or disproportionate. The Chinese believe that when this happens the body gets sick and develops different diseases. To help restore this energy flow needles are inserted into specific points in the body that correspond with the affected organ or area of the body.
Now that we know what acupuncture is we can discuss if this type of treatment is a good way of dealing with fibromyalgia pain. Studies have shown that while acupuncture can help provide some temporary relief from pain, that this relief is fleeting. Some participants in the studies reported pain relief for a few days to a few weeks while others have had pain relief for up to six months. Other studies have reported that acupuncture provides no improvement for fibromyalgia pain.
So with all these contradicting reports I believe that the only way to find out if this is a viable option for pain relief for yourself is to go out and try it. I am in no way promoting acupuncture as cure for pain. But I have realized that every fibromyalgia sufferer finds pain relief in different ways. The only way to find out what is going to work for you is to try them out till you find the right combination of treatments.
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