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Neurostimulation Improves Fibromyalgia Pain

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The theory behind Fibromyalgia is that it is a dysfunction of the central nervous system. The symptoms of Fibromyalgia include pain, fatigue, Fibro Fog, and many other symptoms.

A study was conducted to evaluate the effect of a new technique of peripheral neurostimulation of the C2 scalp area [top of the neck] on pain, fatigue, depression, and quality of life in Fibromyalgia patients.

Neuromodulation is a technique to treat pain from a variety of causes, including disorders of the central nervous system. Occipital nerve stimulation is a neuromodulation technique currently under study to treat various migraine headache disorders. This study examines a technique of neurostimulation that appears to affect the pain and symptoms of Fibromyalgia.

Twelve Fibromyalgia patients were implanted with the C2 area stimulation technique. Patients were evaluated at different stages after the surgery – baseline, 3 months then again at 6 months.

The Visual Analog Scale pain levels for the pain related to Fibromyalgia decreased significantly at 6 months. Chronic fatigue and depression were greatly improved as well in these patients. The overall quality of life for these patients shown a huge improvement also.

After the study it was concluded that C2 area scalp stimulation may diminish the pain and other symptoms of Fibromyalgia.

Filed Under: Fibromyalgia Research Tagged With: Fibromyalgia, Neurostimulation

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  1. Linda Chollar says

    December 12, 2007 at 3:36 am

    The central nervous system is the main focus for me when I am working with FMS clients or anyone with chronic pain. Using Cranial-Sacral Therapy, I address the occipital region to relieve restrictions and tension for a variety of stress-related complaints such as headaches, neck problems, sinusitis, brain-fog and more. This natural therapy is a non-invasive approach to deeply relaxing the nervous system and decreasing pain in fibromyalgia patients. Reflexology is an additional modality that is added for pain clients, as it can quickly facilitate a reduction in pain levels and relax the entire body. For information: http://www.painfreepath.com

    Linda Chollar is a Holistic Health Practitioner, Cranial Sacral Therapist and Clinical Reflexologist located in Redondo Beach, CA.

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