Pros: Tai chi, a form of martial arts marked by slow, gentle movements and deep breathing, was recently reported to reduce fibromyalgia pain, depression, and anxiety, and improve sleep quality.

Cons: There are no known side effects of tai chi, but not everyone is motivated to try this ancient Chinese form of exercise, and finding an experienced teacher can be a challenge. It also isn't helpful for everyone who tries it.

A small 2010 study found that tai chi improved fibromyalgia symptoms in about 80% of patients, compared with 50% of patients who did only stretching exercises.