Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) is a chronic syndrome characterized by widespread pain with tenderness in specific areas.

In a study conducted by K. Matsushita and published in January, 2008, Far Infrared Therapy was utilized on a sample of 13 middle aged Female patients, who fulfilled the criteria of the American College of Rheumatology. Patients received Waon therapy (soothing warmth therapy) once per day for 2-5 days/week. The patients were placed in a sitting position in a far infrared-ray dry sauna, maintained at an even temperature of 138 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes. Then they were transferred to a room maintained at 81 degrees Fahrenheit, where they were covered with a blanket from the neck down to keep them warm for 30 minutes.

Reductions in subjective pain and symptoms were determined by using the pain visual analog scale (VAS) and fibromyalgia impact questionnaire.(FIQ)

RESULTS: All patients experienced a significant reduction in pain by about half, after the first session. The effect of Waon therapy became stable after 10 treatments. Pain VAS and FIQ symptom scores were significantly decreased after Waon therapy and remained low throughhout the observation period.

CONCLUSION: Waon therapy is effective for the treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome.

Subject: Fibromyalgia therapy/ Induced Hyperthermia

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Citation: Efficacy of Waon therapy for fibromyalgia

Matsushita, K., Internal Medicine, 01 Jan 2008 47(16): 1473-6

Citation ID: 18703857

Publication Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article

Author Affiliation: The First Department of Internal Medicine, Kagoshima University Hospital

Authors: Matsushita K; Masuda, A, Tei, C.