Acupuncture and Fibromyalgia Mind-body is one way to relax and reduce pain. Acupuncture may be another. 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.