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Treating Fibromyalgia Syndrome with Acupuncture
The National Institute of Health claims Fibromyalgia Syndrome ( FMS ) affects 2 percent of the population. Conventional medical therapy struggles toms. One emerging and effective treatment for FMS – acupuncture is leading the way in alternate therapies.
What is Fibromyalgia Syndrome?
FMS is characterized by debilitating widespread pain, an amplified painful response toms appear in each individual, but these listed below are the most widely reported:
chronic pain
fatigue
insomnia
anxiety
depression
stiffness in the joints
headaches
jaw pain
difficulty swallowing
dry mouth, eyes and sinuses
hypersensitivity to odor, light, and noise
difficulty concentrating
incontinence
irritable bowel syndrome
Poor circulation, numbness or tingling in hands and feet
acute and painful menstrual cramps
restless leg syndrome
Fibromyalgia is diagnosed when widespread pain is noted in all four regions of the body for three months and pain in at least 11 of 18 designated spots on the body when given moderate pressure. Since the primary symptoms.
Perspective from the East : Acupuncture Treatment
In traditional Chinese medicinal theory, when the flow of Qi through the body is disrupted, it causes pain . With fibromyalgia, this disruption is the manifestation of disharmony between the liver, spleen, kidney, and heart systems. Achieving harmony between these systems is done through applying pressure toms of this complex syndrome . A treatment program can be based around a combination of therapies, exercise, acupuncture treatment, prescription and herbal medicines.
In this instance, an athlete was originally diagnosed with minor quadriceps muscle strain and was treated for four weeks, with unsatisfactory results. When he came to our clinic, the muscle was not healing, and the patients’ muscle tissue had already begun to atrophy.
Upon examination using MSUS, we discovered that he had a full muscle thickness tear that had been overlooked by his previous provider. To mitigate damage and promote healing, surgery should have been performed immediately after the injury occurred. Because of misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment, the patient now has permanent damage that cannot be corrected.
The most important advantage of Ultrasound over MRI imaging is its ability to zero in on the symptomatic region and obtain imaging, with active participation and feedback from the patient. Using dynamic MSUS, we can see what happens when patients contract their muscles, something that cannot be done with MRI. From a diagnostic perspective, this interaction is invaluable.
Dynamic ultrasonography examination demonstrating the full thickness tear and already occurring muscle atrophy due to misdiagnosis and not referring the patient to proper diagnostic workup
Demonstration of how very small muscle defect is made and revealed to be a complete tear with muscle contraction under diagnostic sonography (not possible with MRI)
Complete tear of rectus femoris with large hematoma (blood)
Separation of muscle ends due to tear elicited on dynamic sonography examination
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