Pain Research and Management (Jan 2015)

The Effect of Low-Frequency Sound Stimulation on Patients with Fibromyalgia: A Clinical Study

  • Lili Naghdi,
  • Heidi Ahonen,
  • Pasqualino Macario,
  • Lee Bartel

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/375174
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 20, no. 1
pp. e21 – e27

Abstract

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Researchers have hypothesized that thalamocortical dysfunction plays a role in fibromyalgia. The use of low-frequency sound stimulation to ameliorate thalamocortical dysfunction has also been investigated, and has shown promise in treating certain pain conditions. Accordingly, the authors of this study aimed to assess the effects of treatment with low-frequency sound stimulation among patients with fibromyalgia.