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Myofascial Release Can Reduce Pain and Anxiety in Fibromyalgia Patients
11 February 2011
A new study has shown that a form of massage called myofascial release can improve pain and quality of life in people with fibromyalgia.
Myofascial release is a type of massage that uses techniques including sustained pressure and stretching of the muscles and connective tissues.
Researchers from the Department of Nursing and Physical Therapy, at the University of AlmerÃa in Spain carried out the study in which fibroymyalgia sufferers received 20 weeks of myofascial release. Immediately after the last treatment and at a one-month follow-up, participants reported improvements in pain, sleep quality, anxiety levels and quality of life.
However, at a six-month follow-up, the only remaining improvement was in sleep, suggesting that on-going treatment may be necessary in order to maintain the benefit.
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