Chinese Medicine for Upper Body Pain
Chinese Medicine for Upper Body Pain by Benjamin Apichai, published by CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group in 2023, is a comprehensive resource that delves into alternative treatments for managing upper body pain. This 574-page edition presents various methods beyond conventional pain medication, focusing on Chinese medicine approaches such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, and Tui Na. The book offers clear explanations of anatomy, pathology, and etiology, making it accessible for both healthcare practitioners and patients.
Readers will find detailed discussions on various pain management techniques, including traditional acupuncture methods, dietary recommendations, and self-care protocols. The text also includes visual aids to enhance understanding and facilitate the application of these practices. With its focus on health and fitness, as well as alternative and complementary medicine, this book serves as a valuable guide for those seeking to explore non-opioid options for pain relief.
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Pain medication is widely used to treat patients who suffer from acute and chronic pain. however, it is not the only treatment option available for managing traumatic and chronic upper body pain. Chinese medicine is a popular option without the risk of adverse side effects that may come with opioid use.
Chinese Medicine for Upper Body Pain further explores other pain management options, introducing treatments such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, and Tui Na (Chinese bodywork). This book provides concise explanations in terms of anatomy, pathology, and etiology for both Western and Chinese medicine, and also provides selfcare instructions that are effective and easy to follow.
Key Features:
- Introduces treatments in Chinese medicine including acupuncture with traditional methods such as acupuncture point selection and its modifications, electroacupuncture, point bleeding, auricular medicine, cupping, and moxibustion; herbal formulas with their sources and modifications, and Tui Na therapy
- Recommends dietary, exercise, and selfcare protocols for patients
- Includes photos for reference and ease of understanding
This book is suitable for healthcare practitioners and students of Chinese medicine practices as well as patients who want to better understand and mitigate their pain.
Along with Chinese Medicine for Lower Body Pain (ISBN: 9780367235857), the author covers the use of Chinese medicine for pain management for the complete body.
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