Tai chi as good as or better than aerobic exercise for managing chronic pain
March 21, 2018, British Medical Journal
Tai chi as good as or better than aerobic exercise for managing chronic pain
The ancient martial art of tai chi has similar or greater benefits than aerobic exercise for people with the chronic pain condition fibromyalgia, finds a trial published by The BMJ today.
The findings suggest it may be time to rethink what type of exercise is most effective for patients with chronic pain conditions.
Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition that causes widespread body pain. It may also lead to extreme tiredness, muscle stiffness, difficulty sleeping and depression. It affects around 2-4% of the adult population worldwide.
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