WO2007122721A1

WO2007122721A1 - Fiber and fiber products for relieving symptoms of fibromuscular pain

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Publication number: WO2007122721A1
Application number: PCT/JP2006/308392
Authority: WO
Inventors: Yasuhiko Munakata
Original assignee: Therath Medico, Inc.
Priority date: 2006-04-21
Filing date: 2006-04-21
Publication date: 2007-11-01
Also published as: JPWO2007122721A1

Abstract

[PROBLEMS] To provide a fiber and fiber products such as a mat, clothes and a vest which are therapeutically usable anywhere, show no side effect and can easily relieve the symptoms of fibromuscular pain. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] A fiber for relieving the symptoms of fibromuscular pain which comprises a carbon fiber produced from cotton. A vest which is designed so that the fiber for relieving the symptoms of fibromuscular pain is located at the areas covering the occipital region of the head, lower cervical vertebra, trapezius muscle, supraspinous muscle and second costal muscle of a wearer.

Description

Fibromyalgia Symptom Relieving Fiber and Textile Products

Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to a fibromyalgia symptom-relieving fiber, a textile product, a mat, clothing, and a vest.

Background art

[0002] Conventionally, carbon fibers which have been impregnated with at least one of wood vinegar and bamboo vinegar and dried and have both antibacterial and bactericidal properties have been developed and attract attention (for example, Patent Document 1). (See) There has also been developed a pillow pad cover in which the carbon fiber is covered with a cloth to form a sheet and the sheet is placed inside (see, for example, Patent Documents 2 and 3).

In addition, because carbon fibers emit far-infrared rays, bedding, clothing, and supporters have been developed to treat diseases, reduce pain, and improve health (see, for example, Patent Document 4).

Furthermore, it has been reported that carbon fiber has an antibacterial action against nosocomial bacteria and has an effect of blocking MR signals (for example, see Non-Patent Documents 1 and 2).

[0003] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-160476

Patent Document 2: Utility Model Registration No. 3098293

Patent Document 3: Utility Model Registration No. 3095112

Patent Document 4: Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2004-223188

Non-Patent Document 1: The 81st Annual Meeting of the Kanto Branch of the Bacteriological Society of Japan

Non-Patent Document 2: 10th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Endovascular Society Program

Disclosure of the invention

Problems to be solved by the invention

[0004] In recent years, fibromyalgia has become a problem as an unknown disease. Fibromyalgia is a disease that causes pain, numbness, etc. throughout the body or area of the body, and is accompanied by insomnia, headache, slight fever, and fatigue.

Table 1 shows the symptoms of fibromyalgia. [Table 1] Fibromyalgia symptoms

Currently, treatment methods include blocking cervical stellate ganglia by injection or low-power laser, and taking drugs such as anti-anxiety drugs, antidepressants, and antiepileptic drugs.

[0005] However, there is a problem that the treatment place is limited because skilled techniques are required for injection, laser irradiation, and drug administration. In addition, there is a problem that taking drugs has the potential for side effects. Since the root cause of fibromyalgia is unknown and a complete treatment method has not been established, it is necessary to continue taking the drug for a long period of time. For this reason, there was a high risk of side effects.

[0006] The present invention has been made paying attention to such a problem, and can be treated regardless of location, and can easily relieve the symptoms of fibromyalgia without side effects. Symptoms of Means for solving the problems aimed at providing fibers, textiles, mats, clothing and vests

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, the fibromyalgia symptom alleviating fiber according to the present invention is composed of carbon fiber made of cotton.

The fibromyalgia symptom alleviating fiber according to the present invention is preferably processed into a sheet shape. As a method for forming a sheet, for example, a knitting method, a non-woven fabric or other method of sandwiching between two cloths, and a method of enclosing in a cloth bag are preferable. When processing into a sheet, it is preferable to process to a density of 1200 to 1300 gZm ² and a thickness of about 2 to 3 mm.

[0008] The fibromyalgia symptom alleviating fiber according to the present invention has an effect of relieving fibromyalgia symptom by being placed as close as possible to the positions of 18 "tenderness points" on the body. is there. The degree of closeness may be as small as one or two underwear or sheets that do not need to be touched directly on the skin, or just touch the “tenderness point” through the fabric.

[0009] "Tender point" exists symmetrically on both sides of the body, and when palpated at a strength of about 4kg, "not painful", "slightly painful", "moderately painful" and "very painful" In the four stages of "", it is the part that feels more than "a little painful". The occipital region, lower cervical vertebrae, trapezius, supraspinatus, second gastrocnemius, lateral epicondyle, buttocks, greater trochanter and knee are the characteristic “tender point” positions in fibromyalgia. More specifically, (1) the occipital region: with the suboccipital tendon, (2) the lower cervical vertebra: anterior between the 5th and 7th cervical vertebrae, (3) the trapezius: the middle of the upper edge, (4) Supraspinous muscle: origin, above the scapula spine near the inner edge, (5) second gluteal muscle: second rib-one costal cartilage joint, just outside the joint, (6) lateral epicondyle: upper 2cm distal from the Yori, (7) buttocks: 4 semi-upper outer side of the buttocks, (8) greater trochanter: posterior part of the trochanter, (9) knee: a pair of fluffy parts on the inside and slightly above The place is the tender point. Figure 1 shows the location of the tender point.

[0010] For the fibromyalgia symptom alleviating fiber according to the present invention, it is preferable to maintain and apply the condition simultaneously applied to all of the 18 “tenderness points” in order to enhance and sustain the symptom relief effect. . Furthermore, it is preferable to cover the whole body. However, the effect of relieving the symptoms of fibromyalgia is also observed when used on only one of the “tenderness points”. "Tender point" It may be applied to other painful places. In addition, it does not always need to be applied, and it can be used only during the daytime or only during the nighttime.

[0011] The fibromyalgia symptom alleviating fiber according to the present invention can be treated at any place, and can easily relieve the fibromyalgia symptom without side effects.

The mechanism of action of the fibromyalgia symptom relief fiber according to the present invention is unknown. Carbon fiber is known to have a far-infrared radiation effect, but far-infrared radiation alone has little effect on the symptoms of fibromyalgia. It is considered a synergistic effect.

[0012] The fibromyalgia symptom-relieving fiber according to the present invention is obtained by impregnating and drying a treatment liquid mainly composed of wood vinegar, bamboo vinegar, or both into cotton fibers. It is preferable. In this case, bactericidal and antibacterial properties can be obtained. The processing solution may contain mugwort extract. As the impregnation method, immersion is preferred. In this case, it is preferable to wash the carbon fiber soaked with distilled water and then dry it. As the drying method, vacuum drying or hot air drying is preferred.

[0013] The fibromyalgia symptom alleviating fiber according to the present invention is limited to carbon fiber made from cotton. Carbon fibers made from cotton are preferably carbonized carbonized at a high temperature of 800 ° C or higher, preferably around 900 ° C. In particular, it is preferable that the carbon fiber using cotton as a raw material is obtained by heating the cotton in an oxidizing atmosphere to infusibilization treatment or flame resistance treatment, and further heating in an inert gas for carbonization. The activation function of carbon fiber can be improved by activation treatment that can be performed as activated carbon fiber having high adsorption ability by applying activation treatment.

[0014] A textile product according to the present invention is characterized by including the above-mentioned fibromyalgia symptom-reducing fiber according to the present invention. As the textile product according to the present invention, for example, clothes, sheets, other bedding, cushions, carpets, sofa covers, etc., which are in contact with humans for a long time are preferable. The fibromyalgia symptom-relieving fiber according to the present invention is preferably processed into a sheet and sandwiched between the fiber products according to the present invention. When processing into a sheet, it is preferable to process to a density of 1200 to 1300 gZm ² and a thickness of about 2 to 3 mm.

[0015] The textile product according to the present invention is applied to one or more positions of 18 "tenderness points" of the body. This has the effect of alleviating the symptoms of fibromyalgia. The degree to which it touches may be such that it touches the “tenderness point” through one or two thin fabrics such as underwear and sheets that do not need to touch the skin directly!

[0016] A mat according to the present invention is characterized in that the fibromyalgia symptom alleviating fiber according to the present invention is disposed in a range covering the occipital groin area of an adult.

The fibromyalgia symptom alleviating fiber according to the present invention is preferably processed into a sheet and sandwiched between the mats according to the present invention. When processing into a sheet, it is preferable to process to a density of 120 Og to 1300 gZm ² and a thickness of about 2 mm to 3 mm.

The range covering from the back of the adult to the buttocks is preferably about 50 cm x 70 cm to 75 cm x 110 cm, and particularly preferably about 55 cm x 80 cm. In the mat according to the present invention, the fibromyalgia symptom-relieving fiber according to the present invention is arranged in a range that covers the occipital force of the adult up to the buttocks. Of these, (1) the occipital region, (4) the supraspinatus, and (7) the buttocks can be covered.

[0017] The mat according to the present invention is supine on the mat, and the fibromyalgia symptom alleviating fiber according to the present invention is applied to the occipital region, the supraspinatus, and the buttocks, thereby reducing the symptoms of fibromyalgia. It has a mitigating effect. The mat according to the present invention is prone or scoliated thereon, and the fibromyalgia symptom relief fiber according to the present invention is applied to the tender point on the front side or the tender point on the side of the body. Well, ...

[0018] When the garment according to the present invention is used for the fibromyalgia symptom alleviating fiber according to the present invention, the occipital region, the lower cervical vertebra, the trapezius, the supraspinatus, the second ankle, It is arranged to cover the lateral epicondyle, buttocks, greater trochanter and knee.

The fibromyalgia symptom alleviating fiber according to the present invention is preferably processed into a sheet and sandwiched between the clothes according to the present invention. When processing into a sheet, it is preferable to process to a density of 120 Og to 1300 gZm ² and a thickness of about 2 mm to 3 mm.

[0019] As mentioned above, the occipital region, lower cervical vertebrae, trapezius, supraspinatus, second gluteal muscle, lateral epicondyle, buttocks, greater trochanter and knee are 18 characteristic positions in fibromyalgia It is.

The garment according to the present invention is worn and the fibromyalgia symptom alleviating fiber according to the present invention is applied to the occipital region, lower cervical vertebra, trapezius, supraspinatus, second gluteal muscle, lateral epicondyle, buttocks To the greater trochanter and knee When applied, it has the effect of alleviating the symptoms of fibromyalgia.

The clothes according to the present invention are preferably underwear such as pants' shirts, pajamas, supporters, and scarves, but may be socks, gloves, hats, or the like.

[0020] The vest according to the present invention has the occipital region, the lower cervical vertebra, the trapezius, the supraspinatus, and the second ankle muscle when the fibromyalgia symptom alleviating fiber according to the present invention is worn. It is characterized by being arranged in the covered area.

The fibromyalgia symptom alleviating fiber according to the present invention is preferably processed into a sheet and sandwiched between the vests according to the present invention. When processing into a sheet, it is preferable to process to a density of 120 Og to 1300 gZm ² and a thickness of about 2 mm to 3 mm.

[0021] As mentioned above, the occipital region, lower cervical vertebrae, trapezius, supraspinatus, and second gastrocnemius are 10 positions out of the 18 “tenderness points” characteristic of fibromyalgia . The vest according to the present invention has a shape in which the collar is elongated in order to apply the fibromyalgia symptom relief fiber according to the present invention to those tender points when worn. The collar is elongated like a muffler so that it can be wrapped around the neck.

The vest according to the present invention is worn, and the fibromyalgia symptom alleviating fiber according to the present invention is applied to the occipital region, lower cervical vertebra, trapezius, supraspinatus, and second gluteal muscle, so that fibromyalgia It has the effect of relieving symptoms.

[0022] The emissivity of the carbon fiber usable in the present invention was measured by an infrared radiometer.

A commercially available product (SA200 manufactured by Minerald) was used for the infrared radiometer. Data analysis was performed using a data processing device (NEC PC-98RL). The test was commissioned to Kanagawa Prefectural Industrial Technology Research Institute. The test consists of a density of 1200g to 1300gZm with a density of 1200g to 1300gZm ² (sample name: knit), a carbon fiber knitted to a thickness of 2.2mm, and a cotton-like carbon fiber processed to a thickness of 2.5mm. ² of the sheet (sample name: E- 1500), the sheet (sample name: E- 200 0) of the density 1200g to 1300 g / m ² was Karoe to a thickness of 3 millimeters carbon fibers flocculent was performed on.

The results are shown in Figs.

The invention's effect

[0023] According to the present invention, symptoms of fibromyalgia that can be treated at any place and have no side effects. It is possible to provide fibromyalgia symptom-reducing fibers, textiles, mats, clothing, and vests that can be easily relieved.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 5 shows a mat according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 5, the mat also has a force with the mat body 1, the cover 2, and the carbon fiber sheet 3. The mat body 1 is an example and has a size of 100 cm × 200 cm × 3 cm. The cover 2 is sized to cover the entire mat body 1 and has a zipper 4 at the center. The cover 1 is capable of inserting and removing the mat body 1 with a zipper 4 force, and the mat body 1 is housed inside. A carbon fiber sheet 3 is detachably attached to the mat body 1 with a hook-and-loop fastener at the center thereof. For example, the carbon fiber sheet 3 has a size of 75 cm × 110 cm × 0.2 cm. Carbon fiber sheet 3 is manufactured by heating cotton in an acidic atmosphere at a temperature of around 900 ° C to infusibilization or flameproofing, and then heating it in an inert gas to carbonize it. Commercially available products (trade name: vegetable carbon fiber organ hexa 02 sheet, manufactured by i-Tech Co., Ltd.) are used.

[0025] FIG. 6 shows the best of the embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 6, the vest includes a vest body 5 and a carbon fiber sheet 6. The best body 5 has, for example, a collar 7 having a length of about 5 cm. The vest body 5 has a double fabric, and the carbon fiber sheet 6 is sewn between the fabrics. The carbon fiber sheet 6 is disposed in a range of about one third of the upper portion of the vest body 5. In other words, it is installed within 10 cm from the top edge on the front side and 17 cm from the top edge on the back side.

[0026] [Symptom relief effect of fibromyalgia by carbon fiber]

[Test method]

(1) Target patients: This clinical study was conducted in writing for 11 FM patients (10 women, 1 man) who met the ACR's FM classification criteria and received treatment at Sendai Yutahiro Sakura Hospital. After obtaining consent to participate in the study, it was considered as a patient for examination. This clinical trial was conducted with the approval of the Taehira Sakura Hospital Ethics Committee. The average age of the patients was 39.5 ± 10.0 years old (Female: 26-49 years old, Male: 35 years old). Pharmacotherapeutic treatment for target patients · Other treatment methods should be changed from one month before participation in this study to during the study.

(2) Carbon fiber sheet: In this test, as a carbon fiber using cotton as a raw material, a commercial product developed by i-tech Co., Ltd. (trade name: plant carbon fiber Olga hexa 02 sheet) (80cm XI 00cm) (hereinafter, Simply called “carbon fiber sheet”).

(3) Test method: A carbon fiber sheet was provided to the target patients, and the shoulder line was placed at the top under the bed sheet used at bedtime, and the treatment time with carbon fiber was defined as the nighttime bedtime. The patient's bedtime followed the usual lifestyle. FM pathology was assessed using a Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ) (Figure 7)

[0027] Primary survey: Cases up to 6th place in the order of entries (6 women: average age 36 years old) About the change in symptoms 1 hour after using carbon fiber sheet “Pain” in FIQ item "Fatigue", "Tiredness" and "Stiffhess" were observed.

Secondary survey: Eleven cases surveyed were evaluated by FIQ using carbon fiber sheets for a week. Third survey: Seven patients (seven women: average age 38.4 years) who were able to observe the evaluation by FIQ after continuous use of the carbon fiber sheet in the surveyed cases were evaluated at the second week of using the carbon fiber sheet. went.

Special Survey: One case (female: 41 years old) of the surveyed subjects, after using the carbon fiber sheet for 2 days with the consent of the person, was given a 2-week non-use period for the carbon fiber sheet, and evaluated by FIQ. went. For this case, we participated in the first and subsequent surveys after the special survey.

[0028] [Result]

(1) Primary survey results: A rapid improvement in clinical symptoms was observed with the carbon fiber sheet. When the clinical effects obtained in one hour after using the carbon fiber sheet were evaluated for four items (pain, fatigue, mood “stiffness”) that could be evaluated for a short time in the FIQ items, no deterioration was observed in all cases. In the case of fatigue and mood, improvement was observed in all cases with a strength of S1 hour. Figure 8 shows the result. A significant improvement effect was obtained for each item, and in particular, an improvement in fatigue feeling was found with a significant difference. The results are shown in Table 2. [Table 2] Short-term effect of carbon fiber sheet

6 people (6 women) 1 hour before use Ρ value, age: 3B.0 ± 11 · 4 Average soil standard deviation Average soil standard deviation paired

5.3 ± 3.4 3 ・ 8 ± 3 ・ 3 ρ <0.05 7.3 7.3 ± 2.9 3 ・ 5 ± 2 ・ 0 ρ <0.005 Mood 7.3 ± 3 ・ 3 2 ・ 8 ± 1.9 ρ <0.01 Stiffness 4.2 ± 4 ・ 1 2 ・ 2 ± 2.1 ρ <0.05

[0029] (2) Results of secondary survey: FIQ index was significantly improved by using carbon fiber sheets for a week.

In all patients using carbon fiber sheets, the clinical effects after one week of use were evaluated by FIQ. The average FIQ index before using the carbon fiber sheet was 73.2, the average FIQ index after using the carbon fiber sheet was 52.9, and the FIQ drop rate after using the carbon fiber sheet was 27.5 ± 15.0%. The improvement of the FIQ index was a significant difference with ρ 0.0005. Among FIQ items, “physical impairment” and “work missed” did not improve significantly. (See Figure 9, Figure 10, Table 3.)

[0030] [Table 3]

Continuous effect of carbon fiber sea bream for 1 week

11 people (1 male, 10 females) Before use 1 day after use Ρ value, annual salary: 39.5 ± 10.0 average «Soil deviation rate average value ± standard deviation paired Degree of physical harm 5.9 ± 2.6 6 ± 3.0 NS

Mood 8.6 ± 1.8 6.1 ± 2.5 p 0.01 Free time for work or housework 3.6 ± 3.3 3.1 ± 3.0 N.S.

Degree of interference with work or housework 6.6 ± 2.7 5.0 ± 2.8 p <0.005

7.5 ± 1.5 5.1 ± 2.4 p <0.005 Fatigue 8.9 ± 1.0 6.8 ± 2.2 p <0.01 Wake-up 8.5 ± 2.0 4.7 ± 2.5 p <0.005 Stiffness 1 ± 1.1 4. Β ± 2.8 p <0.005 Anxiety Β4 ± 1 · 7 6.4 ± 2.9 p <0.01 Degree of depression 7.Β ± 2 · 0 5.Β ± 2.9 p 0.01

FIQ total score 73.2 ± 11.4 52.9 ± 13.5 p 0.0005

(3) Results of the third survey: Although a significant improvement in the FIQ index was obtained by using carbon fiber sheets for two weeks, there were some exacerbations in some FIQ items.

In 7 cases of continuous use of carbon fiber sheets, the clinical effects after 2 weeks of use were evaluated by FIQ. The average FIQ index before using carbon fiber sheets was 76.7, the average FIQ index after using carbon fiber sheets was 41.2, and the FIQ drop rate after using carbon fiber sheets was 46.1 ± 25.5%. . The improvement of the FIQ index was significant at 0.005. Of the FIQ items, “No work” was not able to achieve a significant improvement. Although there was significant improvement in FIQ items other than “absence”, “physical movement”, “Feel Bad”, “Job ability”, “pain”, “feeling of fatigue” Exacerbated cases were observed in “feeling”, “stiffness”, and “Anxiety”. “There were no exacerbations in Depression (see Figures 11, 12, and Table 4).

[Table 4] Continuous effect of carbon fiber sheet for 2 weeks

Before use 2 weeks later _{D / ar} r Average soil standard deviation ¹ hour later Average Fuji standard deviation Ρ value '

5 Average ± standard deviation pa ed Degree of physical disability 7.1 ± 2. 0 5. 9 ± 3. 0 4. 2 ± 3.3 ρ <0. 01 Mood 8.6 8. 2.2 5. 5 ± 2. 5 5. 3 ± 3. 6 ρ <0. 01 Degree of work and household chores 4.5 5 ± 3. 6 4. 1 ± 3 · 2 3. 3 ± 3.7 7. 4 ± 2. 2 5. 4 ± 2. 4 4. 3 ± 2 · ρ ρ <0. 01 Pain B. 4 ± 0. B 5. 4 ± 2. 1 4. 6 ± 1. 9 ρ <0. 005 Fatigue 9. 0 ± 0. 8 6. 1 ± 2. 6 5. 3 ± 3.3 ρ <0. 01 Mood when waking up 8. 0 ± 2. 2 4. 7 ± 2. 7 3. 7 ± 2. 6 ρ 0. 05 Stiffness 8. 3 ± 1 0 4. 9 ± 2. 3 4. 3 ± 3.1 1 ρ <0. 05 Anxiety 8. 0 ± 2 0 5. 1 ± 2. 9 3. 4 ± 2 3 ρ <0. 005 Degree of depression 7.4 ± 2. 1 4. 6 ± 3 1 2 H 2.5 ρ <0. 005

F IQ total score 76. 7 ± 9. 2 51. 8 ± 13. 7 41. 2 ± 1 Β. 4 ρ <0. 005

[0031] (4) Special survey results: Symptoms recurred after discontinuation of carbon fiber sheet use.

In the special study where the use of the carbon fiber sheet was interrupted for two weeks after the continuous use of the carbon fiber sheet for two days, the carbon fiber sheet was improved on the second day of use, although improvement was observed in the FIQ observation item of feeling of feeling and stiffness. Discontinuation of use caused all pain, fatigue, and mood stiffness, and returned to the level before using the carbon fiber sheet (see Fig. 13).

[0032] [Discussion]

At present, in addition to pharmacotherapy, which has no effective treatment for FM, all complementary therapies such as diet therapy and exercise therapy have been devised and provided! RU In this study, the therapeutic effects of plant carbon fiber were examined in severe FM patients (average FIQ index: 73.2), which had not been clearly improved by conventional treatment methods. Since FM often accompanies sleep disorders, the original purpose was to use a carbon fiber sheet as a bed sheet for the purpose of correcting this, but this trial has changed the carbon fiber sheet to FM itself. It became clear that it had a therapeutic effect. It has been reported that satisfaction with improving symptoms in FM patients can be obtained with a 10% decrease in FIQ index, and a 27.5% decrease in FIQ index after one week of use of the carbon fiber sheet, and all patients observed have an effect without exception. This is a remarkable treatment outcome.

[0033] FM patients that have been evaluated for the effectiveness of complementary therapies such as diet therapy and exercise therapy It is estimated that the patients in the relatively mild group with an average of 40-50 in the FIQ index and it was difficult to clearly determine the treatment effect, but the target patients in the study conducted by the present inventors were the severe group The patient's daily life 'sociality was significantly impaired. Despite significant improvement in FIQ, a significant improvement was obtained in the item of “Non-working”, because the subject of the survey was a severe group, and included cases that were already unemployed or bedridden. It is estimated that

[0034] On the other hand, the therapeutic effects of carbon fiber sheets are not only improved as assessed by the FIQ index, but in the effective cases, it is possible to get out of bedside vitality, return to work, etc. The effect that contributes to the improvement of sex was also recognized. For symptom such as pain 'fatigue sensation' feeling 'stiffness, the carbon fiber sheet has been observed to have a maximum effect in one hour and a short time after use. It has also been observed that the treatment effect can be easily canceled by discontinuing use.

[0035] In addition, there were cases where the exacerbation of FIQ items was observed in some of the long-term use cases of carbon fiber sheets, such as the fact that there was a significant decrease in temperature during the observation period and the presence of menstruation. It is presumed that the therapeutic effect of many carbon fiber sheets is not a radical therapeutic effect. In order to maintain the therapeutic effect, at least continuous treatment with carbon fiber sheets is considered essential. Considering not only the sheet shape but also the clothing shape as the carbon fiber device, long-term wearing of the carbon fiber device was considered an issue to be examined in the future.

[0036] The mechanism of action of the carbon fiber is unknown at this time. Carbon fiber has already been demonstrated to have a far-infrared radiation effect. For this reason, it is possible to assume bodily effects such as increased blood flow due to heat retention, but the heat applied to the fiber is only the body temperature, and the far infrared rays emitted by the carbon fiber force are considered to be at a negligible level. Therefore, the effect of carbon fiber on FM is presumed that the far-infrared effect is not a fundamental effect.

[0037] According to the observations of the present inventors, a marked increase in earlobe blood flow velocity was observed in some cases with carbon fiber sheets (unpublished results). Since ear phlebotomy is thought to reflect carotid arterial blood, it is presumed that the carbon fiber sheet increases the blood flow velocity in the brain. It is estimated that the clinical effects of carbon fiber sheets on FMS may be via central nervous system action. This possibility was caused by mental symptoms such as “anxiety” and “depression”, which resulted in significant significant improvement in clinical effects obtained by long-term use of carbon fiber sheets (two weeks). It is supported from that. In other words, substances secreted by the brain and released into the bloodstream are efficiently supplied to the periphery along the accelerated bloodstream. The ability of substances related to FM symptomatic relief to lead to cerebral circulatory force being delivered to the periphery, which may lead to FM symptom relief. This is a topic for future research.

[0038] Carbon fiber can exert a therapeutic effect for FM in the short term, but it is difficult to say that it is a radical therapeutic effect. Therefore, carbon fiber was used for FM treatment. Continuous treatment is necessary. It is estimated that more effective FM treatment will be possible by adopting the use of carbon fiber as the basic treatment method for FM treatment and then developing drug therapy 'diet therapy / exercise therapy'. The

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FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the position of a tender point.

FIG. 2 is a graph showing the results of measuring emissivity with an infrared radiometer for carbon fibers usable in the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a graph showing the results of measuring emissivity with an infrared radiometer for carbon fibers usable in the present invention.

圆 4] A graph showing the results of measuring the emissivity of the carbon fiber usable in the present invention with an infrared radiometer.

FIG. 5 is a front view showing a mat according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a (A) front view and (B) rear view showing a vest according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing questionnaire items regarding effects on fibromyalgia.

FIG. 8 is a graph showing clinical effects obtained in 1 hour after use with the carbon fiber of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a graph showing the clinical effect obtained by using the carbon fiber of the present invention for one week.

FIG. 10 is a graph showing the clinical effect obtained by using the carbon fiber of the present invention for one week.

FIG. 11 is a graph showing the clinical effect obtained by using the carbon fiber of the present invention for 2 weeks.

FIG. 12 is a graph showing the clinical effect obtained by using the carbon fiber of the present invention for 2 weeks. 13] A graph showing the result of discontinuation of use of the carbon fiber of the present invention. Explanation of symbols

1 Pine bowl body

2 Cover

3 Carbon fiber sheet

4 Nuccino ¹ ~~

5 Best body

6 Carbon fiber sheet

Claims

The scope of the claims

[1] A fiber for alleviating symptoms of fibromyalgia characterized by comprising carbon fiber made from cotton.

[2] A fiber for alleviating symptoms of fibromyalgia characterized by impregnating and drying carbon fiber made from cotton with a treatment liquid mainly composed of wood vinegar, bamboo vinegar or both.

[3] The carbon fiber according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the carbon fiber is heated in an oxidizing atmosphere to be infusibilized or flameproofed, and further heated in an inert gas to be carbonized.

2. The fiber for symptom alleviation of fibromyalgia according to 2.

[4] A fiber product comprising the fibromyalgia symptom-relieving fiber according to claim 1, 2 or 3.

[5] A mat comprising the fibromyalgia symptom-relieving fiber according to claim 1, 2 or 3 in a range covering from the back of the adult to the buttocks.

[6] When the fibromyalgia symptom alleviating fiber according to claim 1, 2 or 3 is worn, the occipital region, lower cervical spine, trapezius, supraspinatus, second gluteal muscle, lateral epicondyle, A garment characterized by being arranged in a range that covers the buttocks, greater trochanter and knees.

[7] The fibromyalgia symptom alleviating fiber according to claim 1, 2 or 3 is disposed in a range covering the occipital region, the lower cervical spine, the trapezius, the supraspinatus, and the second gluteal muscle when worn. The best that is characterized by.