Table 4 Non-pharmacological therapeutic modalities used by patients with fibromyalgia
From: Treatment data from the Brazilian fibromyalgia registry (EpiFibro)
Therapeutic modalities | n | (%) |
|---|---|---|
Heated pool exercises | 17 | (27.4) |
Relaxation techniques | 10 | (16.1) |
Acupuncture | 9 | (14.5) |
Psychotherapy | 9 | (14.5) |
Massage | 6 | (9.7) |
Infiltration of tender points | 6 | (9.7) |
Homeopathy | 3 | (4.8) |
Hypnosis | 1 | (1.6) |
Biofeedback | 1 | (1.6) |
Total of patients using any non-pharmacological therapy | 62 | (100) |