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Complementary therapies

Complementary therapies

Therapy Description
Acupuncture The practice of inserting small needles at specific points in the body to relieve pain or prevent health issues
Positive thinking (mind-body therapies) Meditation, relaxation, imagery, hypnosis, autogenic training (self-hypnosis), yoga, cognitive behavioural therapy
Biofeedback Using instruments to measure and eventually manipulate activities such as brainwaves, heart rate and pain perception
Massage The process of rubbing or kneading muscles to improve circulation, ease pain and promote relaxation.
T’ai chi An ancient Chinese form of exercise and martial art involving sequences of slow, rhythmic movements. 
Chiropractic The basic concepts of chiropractic are that your body has a powerful ability to heal itself, and that your body’s structure (mainly your spine) and its function are related. The goal of chiropractic therapy is to normalize the relationship between the structure and function of your body. Chiropractors use a type of hands-on therapy called spinal manipulation or adjustment.
Magnetic therapy Magnets in close contact with the skin create a magnetic field that reduces pain.
Hyperbaric oxygen Using a pressurized chamber to deliver increased amounts of oxygen to body organs and tissues.
Osteopathy Osteopathy is based on the principle that each structure in the body supports the body's functions. If a structure is damaged, out of place, or not working properly, the body will not function at its best. Osteopaths identify which areas of the body are not working properly and restore them to their normal function.
Reflexology The practice of relieving pain in the body by stimulating specific pressure points on the feet and hands
Lifestyle There are also so many common-sense steps you can take beyond medication to manage fibromyalgia pain, from getting refreshing sleep to slowly starting to enjoy physical activity on a regular basis.