Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition that mostly affects women. Hyperbaric oxygen clinics and practitioners have been reporting anecdotal improvements in fibromyalgia cases for over 10 years. In 2004, the first randomized controlled study on fibromyalgia using 15 hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) sessions showed improvement in pain threshold, pain scores (using visual analog scale) and the number of tender points. In 2015, Dr. Shai Efrati and his team, published an open source study on Fibromyalgia using HBOT. It is posted below:
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Joint disorders that cause pain and stiffness through inflammatory or degenerative changes.
A chronic pain disorder causing severe pain, sensitivity and changes in a limb after injury or surgery.
Changes in spinal discs that may contribute to back or neck pain, stiffness and reduced function.
A rare disorder causing episodes of burning pain, redness and warmth, usually in the feet or hands.
A chronic condition causing widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbance and increased sensitivity.
Neurological headache disorders that can cause severe pain, nausea, sensory sensitivity and repeated attacks.
Damage to peripheral nerves that can cause numbness, tingling, burning pain, weakness or balance problems.
Connective-tissue and vascular disorders that can affect skin, circulation, joints and internal organs.
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