Between one and three percent of the population are affected by fibromyalgia, a long-term condition characterized by widespread pain. In line with the latest thinking of fibromyalgia as a disorder of the CNS (central nervous system), the third edition of this book looks at how an over-sensitised system may amplify pain messages and trigger the symptoms of fibromyalgia. It also looks at research into the link between poor sleep and the disorder. Other topics include: * A physical cause? - the evidence for fine nerve damage in fibromyalgia. * Sleep problems and management. * The benefits of yoga and music therapy. * Updated recommendations on diet and supplements. * The importance of posture and exercise. * Pain and stress management. * Complementary therapies.

Author Biography

Christine Craggs-Hinton produced more than a dozen health books for Sheldon, including her best-selling books on fibromyalgia.