Non-invasive brain stimulation for fibromyalgia: current trends and future perspectives

Jia-Hao Zhang; Jian Liang; Zhong-Wei Yang

doi:10.3389/fnins.2023.1288765

Frontiers in Neuroscience (Oct 2023)

Non-invasive brain stimulation for fibromyalgia: current trends and future perspectives

Jia-Hao Zhang,
Jian Liang,
Zhong-Wei Yang

Affiliations

Jia-Hao Zhang: Laboratory of Laser Sports Medicine, School of Physical Education and Sports Science, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China
Jian Liang: Laboratory of Sports Rehabilitation, School of Physical Education and Sports Science, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China
Zhong-Wei Yang: Laboratory of Sports Rehabilitation, School of Physical Education and Sports Science, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2023.1288765
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 17

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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.

Published in Frontiers in Neuroscience

ISSN: 1662-4548 (Print); 1662-453X (Online)
Publisher: Frontiers Media S.A.
Country of publisher: Switzerland
LCC subjects: Medicine: Internal medicine: Neurosciences. Biological psychiatry. Neuropsychiatry
Website: http://www.frontiersin.org/neuroscience

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