Therapeutic indulgent of Fibromyalgia - A systematic review revealing research crevices

Background: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a common chronic musculoskeletal pain disorder, which has a negative effect on the quality of life. Patient often feel incapable of performing the basic daily life activities as walking, going up stairs, or lifting objects. The literature indicates the overall prevalence rate is about 2-6% worldwide. Patients with fibromyalgia go through various pharmacology and non-pharmacological treatments. The purpose of this systematic review is to provide an overview of research studies focused on the various treatment procedures and to find out the gap in the literature for the future studies in FM condition. Methods: Studies in any language were identified by searching through databases like MEDLINE, Google Scholar, and Science Direct and PEDro. Articles in which some form of treatment methods was used to manage fibromyalgia were included. The PRISMA guidelines for systematic reviews were followed. Results: Several researchers demonstrated the individual effects of their therapeutic techniques; a specific intervention will not work for every patient because each patient has a different constellation of symptoms resulting in different responses to therapeutic interventions. Conclusion: Our results suggested that the combination of soft tissue releases along with psychotherapy and medication is necessary to resolve the overall symptoms of fibromyalgia.