Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain are remarkably common problems. Dominant in 3-5% of women and 2 to 4% of the general population, Fibromyalgia is characterized by persistent muscular pain, fatigue, sleeping problems and in some cases depression, anxiety and cognitive difficulties. The treatment of Fibromyalgia is still being studied but the results of using brainwave entrainment are very promising:

• In a comparative study on Fibromyalgia treatments, Audio/Visual entrainment beat out both medical and nutritional treatments in many ways, including reduction of Pain and Anxiety. Combined treatment yielded even greater success.
• A study conducted by Mike Twittey and David Siever successfully reduced Chronic Pain in 15 participants over a two month period. The Beck Depression Scale also indicated a significant decrease in depression.
• In a case study conducted by Dr. Fred Boersma, a man with a severe back injury was able to reduce his pain killer intake from 35 extra strength Tylenol daily, to only 2 or 3 pills daily! The man also reported a more positive attitude, no doubt due in part to the increase in endorphins and serotonin that the light and sound sessions stimulated.

The Neuro-Programmer 2 includes sessions specifically designed for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain reduction, using the most successful protocols from the research conducted so far. Users of NP2 commonly report pain reduction, relief of stress and anxiety, a clearing of the "mental fog", insomnia reduction, headache relief, increased energy, motivation and more.

Research & Further Reading

The Use of Repetitive Audiovisual Entrainment in the Management of Chronic Pain, Dr. Fred Boersma, Gagnon, C, Medical Hypnoanalysis Journal. 1992, Vol 7

Outcome of Medical Methods, Audio-Visual Entrainment, and Nutritional Supplementation for the Treatment of Fibromyalgia Syndrome, Kathy Berg, Host Mueller, PhD, David Siever and Donald Seibel, MD, 1999.

The Neurochemical Basis of Fibromyalgia, I. Jon Russell, MD, PhD, SNR 2002, International Society for Neuronal Regulation

QEEG, Psychological Status and EMG Activity in Fibromyalgia, Stuart Donaldson, PhD and Mary Donaldson, MEd, SNR 2002, International Society for Neuronal Regulation

Audio-Visual Stimulation as a Treatment for Chronic Pain, Mike Twittey, David Siever