In the therapy of FMS and other chronic pain diseases multi-modular approaches are standard, including exercise as well as psychological support. The addition of whole-body hyperthermia in a mild to fever-range level showed efficacy in various clinical studies, including RCTs.
In the "German fibromyalgia consumer reports – a cross-sectional survey" of Häuser et al. FMS patients were asked -about the "most effective management strategies" among other questions. 1661 questionnaires were analysed. The highest average effectiveness was attributed to whole body warmth therapy.