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September 2021

In general, research on complementary health approaches for fibromyalgia must be regarded as preliminary. However, recent systematic reviews and randomized clinical trials provide encouraging evidence that practices such as tai chi, massage therapy, acupuncture, and balneotherapy may help relieve some fibromyalgia symptoms.

This issue of the digest provides a summary of the science of several mind and body approaches often included in treatment of fibromyalgia symptoms.

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Mind and Body Practices for Fibromyalgia: What the Science Says

Learn what current research has to sayabout:

• Mindfulness Meditation
• Biofeedback
• Guided Imagery
• Tai Chi
• Massage
• Acupuncture
• Balneotherapy (Hydrotherapy)

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AdditionalResources

• Clinical Guidelines
• Scientific Literature
• Information for Your Patients

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Visit NCCIHs website to read the full issue of this months ClinicalDigest.

NCCIH Clinical Digest is a service of the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NCCIH Clinical Digest, a monthly e-newsletter, offers evidence-based information on complementary and integrative health, including scientific literature searches, summaries of NCCIH-funded research, fact sheets for patients, andmore.

NCCIH is 1 of 27 institutes and centers at the NIH. The mission of NCCIH is to define, through rigorous scientific investigation, the usefulness and safety of complementary and alternative medicine interventions and their roles in improving health and health care. For additional information, call NCCIHs Clearinghouse toll free at 1-888-644-6226, or visit the NCCIH website atnccih.nih.gov.