Fibromyalgia syndrome is a chronic disorder involving widespread pain and tenderness, fatigue, and other symptoms that can interfere with a person’s ability to carry out daily activities. It’s estimated that 4 million U.S. adults have fibromyalgia. A variety of complementary health approaches have been studied to see whether they might be helpful for fibromyalgia symptoms.
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Meditative movement therapies, such as tai chi, may provide modest relief of some fibromyalgia symptoms.
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Massage therapy or a type of manual therapy called myofascial release, which is directed at connective tissue (fascia), may lead to a small improvement in fibromyalgia symptoms.
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Vitamin D supplements may reduce pain in people with fibromyalgia who are deficient in this vitamin. There is insufficient evidence that any other dietary supplements can relieve fibromyalgia pain.
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