I’ve been treating fibromyalgia since 2003, and have found that very good results come from a combination of acupuncture and a bodywork technique called ‘Gua Sha’. The ‘Gua Sha’ method stimulates the body’s circulation via rubbing of the skin and muscles with a special tool. I find that ‘Gua Sha’ dramatically boosts the pain relieving ability of acupuncture. Read more about ‘Gua Sha’ about halfway down on the treatments page here: link to ‘Gua Sha’ Rubbing
At In Good Health in Lafayette, CA, I choose ‘Gua Sha’ tools made out of various materials (metal, wood, horn, shell) depending on the case as well as the individual’s skin and muscle tone.
A Study from the New England Journal of Medicine confirms that the Asian exercise Tai Chi is also helpful for fibromyalgia. Here’s the link to that study: A Randomized Trial of Tai Chi for Fibromyalgia
There has been some very promising work around nutrition and fibromyalgia – it is based upon the treatment of the thyroid gland – which is said to be deficient in many cases – and this is despite negative blood tests. I will try to find the link
. . . and one last comment – I treated the scars of keyhole surgery, and this had a very positive effect on fibromyalgia . . .
I enjoy your articles – thank you
I’m glad you find the articles enjoyable. You have an interesting comment about the thyroid gland, which is complicated in various ways.
Since you mentioned scars, here’s a lead to a couple of articles on scar therapy and acupuncture.
http://lanafarson.com/classes/scar-therapy
~Lana
This is a fantastic article Lana. I think it will certainly help a lot of Fibromyalgia sufferers.
Keep up the good work!
Much appreciated. Thank you!
Pain has been a problem with fibromyalgia for a very long time and knowing that “gua sha” can help is a relief. I have never heard about the technique before but it is not a waste if I will try it. Thank you so much and I hope there are still other articles about the condition.
I am continuously surprised by what I hear about Gua Sha. It seems to treat so many different things. I recently hurt my neck after too many hours on the computer and I could barely turn my head left or right. My acupuncturist did gua sha and it worked in only one treatment. Maybe this is not amazing to some people, but I am used to something like this taking days to heal or lots of chiropractor or massage appointments to fix it.
Gus sha? Hmm, interesting…easy to do will try it out…
Thanks for sharing this about gua aha and fibromyalgia. I’ve known several people plagued by that condition, and I’m sure they would love to know about this healing technique. I have also been curious about gua sha and its benefits.
Will definitely post on Facebook.
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