As we know, chemicals can lead to many harmful side effects. They include GI ulcer, blood ailments, liver and kidney damage, and increased chance
of heart attack and stroke. The very public withdrawal of pain killer Vioxx and continued debate on the safety of many pain killers still on the
market are forcing us to recognize that many chemicals have both medicinal and poisonous effects.
Patients with severe lower back pain and arthritis often undergo surgery that prove to be unsatisfactory. So far there is insufficient data to justify
treating disc degeneration with spinal fusion. Sometimes a first-rate fusion does little for pain and may lead to nerve injuries and infection.
Typically, an operation is the last resort for both the doctor and the pain sufferer.
For more and more Americans today, complementary and alternative therapies present another treatment avenue. Acupuncture, chiropractice, and
massage therapy are all proven methods to manage pain.
The Advantages of Acupuncture
First, it is of undoubted effectiveness. Modern studies prove that acupuncture can influence bioelectricity of the nerves system, regulate serotonin
in the brain and release the body’s pain and stress killer, endorphins.
Second, it is natural, non-invasive therapy. Generally, no side effect and complications arise from treatments administered by experienced
practictioners.
Third, it is a holistic treatment. The acupuncturist differentiates treatment by patient. Treatment may be different from person to person and from
session to session. The acupuncturist will take account of the cause and effect of pain; treatment will include pain management, other accompanying
symptom, and basic health issues.
What Types of Pain Does Acupuncture Treat?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the following types of pain have been shown through controlled trials to be treated effectively
by acupuncture:
Conclusion
Western and complementary/alternative therapy both have their own merits in alleviating pain, however, no single treatment can eliminate pain
entirely. Pain sufferers should consult with professionals and explore all available methods. Here we recommend that you try acupuncture and
Chinese therapeutic massage; you may be pleasantly surprised by its efficacy.
of heart attack and stroke. The very public withdrawal of pain killer Vioxx and continued debate on the safety of many pain killers still on the
market are forcing us to recognize that many chemicals have both medicinal and poisonous effects.
Patients with severe lower back pain and arthritis often undergo surgery that prove to be unsatisfactory. So far there is insufficient data to justify
treating disc degeneration with spinal fusion. Sometimes a first-rate fusion does little for pain and may lead to nerve injuries and infection.
Typically, an operation is the last resort for both the doctor and the pain sufferer.
For more and more Americans today, complementary and alternative therapies present another treatment avenue. Acupuncture, chiropractice, and
massage therapy are all proven methods to manage pain.
The Advantages of Acupuncture
First, it is of undoubted effectiveness. Modern studies prove that acupuncture can influence bioelectricity of the nerves system, regulate serotonin
in the brain and release the body’s pain and stress killer, endorphins.
Second, it is natural, non-invasive therapy. Generally, no side effect and complications arise from treatments administered by experienced
practictioners.
Third, it is a holistic treatment. The acupuncturist differentiates treatment by patient. Treatment may be different from person to person and from
session to session. The acupuncturist will take account of the cause and effect of pain; treatment will include pain management, other accompanying
symptom, and basic health issues.
What Types of Pain Does Acupuncture Treat?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the following types of pain have been shown through controlled trials to be treated effectively
by acupuncture:
- low back pain
- neck pain
- sciatica
- tennis elbow
- knee pain
- periarthritis of the shoulder
- sprains
- facial pain (including craniomandibular disorders)
- headache
- dental pain
- tempromandibular (TMJ) dysfunction
- rheumatoid arthritis
- induction of labor
- correction of malposition of the fetus (breech presentation)
- morning sickness, nausea, and vomiting
- postoperative pain
- stroke
- essential hypertension
- primary hypotension
- renal colic
- leucopenia
- adverse reactions to radiation or chemotherapy
- biliary colic
- acute bacillary dysentery
- primary dysmenorrheal
- acute epigastralgia
- peptic ulcer
- acute and chronic gastritis
Conclusion
Western and complementary/alternative therapy both have their own merits in alleviating pain, however, no single treatment can eliminate pain
entirely. Pain sufferers should consult with professionals and explore all available methods. Here we recommend that you try acupuncture and
Chinese therapeutic massage; you may be pleasantly surprised by its efficacy.
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It is estimated that one third of Americans will experience chronic pain some time in their lives. Pain is the
number one reason people seek medical care. It costs the economy an estimated $100 billion a year in
treatment, lost wages and other costs, according to the National Institute of Health.
Western pain management techniques are unable to help many people to their satisfaction, even as new
chemicals and advanced operations are constantly being discovered and developed.
number one reason people seek medical care. It costs the economy an estimated $100 billion a year in
treatment, lost wages and other costs, according to the National Institute of Health.
Western pain management techniques are unable to help many people to their satisfaction, even as new
chemicals and advanced operations are constantly being discovered and developed.