It acts like a cushion to absorb shock. Physical or emotional shock often precedes fibromyalgia. After the shock, the muscle system and blood vessel walls contract. Toxins accumulate, stimulating the nerves, and the pain begins. The pain is another shock to the muscle, and the cycle continues.
Acupuncture can interrupt that cycle.
Increases blood supply to the muscles. Causes the release of neurotransmitters which counteract the effect of toxins. Unfortunately, there have been few studies of fibromyalgia and acupuncture. Some studies suggest that acupuncture can relieve fibromyalgia pain and reduce stiffness, but some patients report no benefits following treatment, and a few report that symptoms worsened. Herbs and Nutritional Supplements Herbal remedies and nutritional supplements may have a place in a multidisciplinary treatment plan.