Non-invasive brain stimulation for fibromyalgia: current trends and future perspectives
Jiahao Zhang, Jian Liang, Zhongwei Yang
Abstract
Fibromyalgia, a common and enduring pain disorder, ranks as the second most prevalent rheumatic disease after osteoarthritis. Recent years have witnessed successful treatment using non-invasive brain stimulation. Transcranial magnetic stimulation, transcranial direct current stimulation, and electroconvulsion therapy have shown promise in treating chronic pain. This article reviews the literature concerning non-invasive stimulation for fibromyalgia treatment, its mechanisms, and establishes a scientific basis for rehabilitation, and discusses the future directions for research and development prospects of these techniques are discussed.
Topics & Concepts
FibromyalgiaTranscranial magnetic stimulationTranscranial direct-current stimulationBrain stimulationStimulationNeuroscienceChronic painPhysical medicine and rehabilitationOsteoarthritisMedicineDeep transcranial magnetic stimulationNeuromodulationPhysical therapyPsychologyAlternative medicinePathologyTranscranial Magnetic Stimulation StudiesPain Management and TreatmentMuscle activation and electromyography studies