Acupuncture therapy is an effective and safe treatment for people who suffer from fibromyalgia. As fibromyalgia often brings symptoms of chronic pain, extreme fatigue, muscle stiffness, difficulty sleeping, problems with memory and concentration, headaches, and digestive issues, acupuncture is viewed as one option to help alleviate those painful and discomforting symptoms.

Acupuncture helps fibromyalgia by selecting certain points on the body depending on the individual symptoms. When these points are stimulated through acupuncture it encourages the nervous system to release certain hormones such as serotonin (which helps to regulate mood, sleep, and appetite), glutamate (which plays a crucial role in learning, memory, and brain function), acetylcholine (which influences muscle contraction and memory), oxytocin (which improves emotional well-being and reduces stress levels) and cortisol (which helps with inflammation, pain and regulates your sleep cycle).

As fibromyalgia is very individual to each person, acupuncturists take the time to go through a thorough consultation tailoring the treatment to your individual needs and creating a personalised treatment plan.