Alternative Treatments for Fibromyalgia & ME/CFS
Find out about alternative treatments for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, including acupuncture, qi gong, rolfing and more.
Learn what scientific evidence shows about mind-body fibromyalgia treatments, including biofeedback, hypnotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Learn what bodywork techniques such as massage, Rolfing, the Bowen Technique and reiki are and whether they're effective complementary therapies for treating fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Learn about acupunture, how it's used to treat fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, how it works, how to find a qualified acupuncturist in your area, and what to expect during an acupuncture treatment.
Manual therapy can be an alternative or complementary chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia treatment option. What do you need to look for in a massage therapist, physical therapist, chiropractor when seeking chronic fatigue or fibromyalgia treatment? What are the dangers of having a manual therapist who doesn't understand your condition and how the treatment could actually make you worse?
Get advice about how to find a good complementary or alternative medicine practitioner from About.com Guide to Alternative Medicine Cathy Wong.
An introduction to Chinese Herbal Medicine, including the symptoms it can treat.
Many people with fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome find relief through alternative medicine. Find out what types of alternative treatments are available, what they can do and how to find a qualified practitioner.
