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Pain
Pain is an unpleasant experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage. It may arise from accident or injury, cancer, arthritis, asthma, or even emotional distress. Pain is associated with many illnesses. This leaflet refers mainly to pain caused by orthopaedic conditions and trauma (injuries).
How can Chinese medicine help with pain?
Chinese Medicine offers effective pain relief using a variety of treatments from herbs taken orally to herbs applied externally such as oils, plasters and lotions, from massage (acupressure), manipulation to acupuncture.
Of all Chinese medicine treatments, acupuncture is the best known in the West for pain management: many would remember the sensational media coverage in the 1970s of acupuncture anesthesia where an open chest operation was performed with only acupuncture needles to control the pain.
Pain, whether acute or chronic can be treated by Chinese acupuncture and herbal medicine. The focus of treatment will be on eliminating pain completely or as much relief as possible, to improve the ability to deal with pain, to regulate the emotions, to increase energy levels, and to increase the ability to perform everyday functions.
Sports injuries are a common cause for orthopaedic pain, which often involves muscles, tendons, and bones/joints all of which respond particularly well to acupuncture. With a fresh injury, sufficient investigation must be carried out prior to Chinese medical treatment in order to eliminate any damage that may require surgery or other necessary treatment. Generally speaking, the sooner the treatment starts after an injury, the better the results. However, Chinese medicine is also very successful in treating chronic pain and sports injuries, although the course of treatment will be considerably longer
*Neuralgia - “nerve pain” - as in migraine, sciatica, shingles and certain types of neck pain also respond well to acupuncture
Further Reading
Acupuncture Trigger Points and Musculoskeletal Pain: 3rd Ed.
The third edition of this highly successful book describes how musculoskeletal pain can be simply and effectively treated by acupuncture. It gives a comprehensive account of current knowledge concerning two very commonly occuring musculoskeletal pain disorders - the myofascial trigger point pain syndrome and the fibromyalgia syndrome. The author, after having given a detailedaccount of the neurophysiology of pain in general, discusses at length the pathophysiology of myofascial trigger point nociceptive pain and the rationale for alleviating it by means of the acupuncture technique of superficially applied dry needle-evoked nerve stimulation at trigger point sites. (2004) 400pp
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Biomedical Acupuncture for Pain Management
Blending science & practice, this unique text and clinical manual simplifies acupuncture treatment for pain management & trauma rehabilitation for integration with conventional medical care. This integrated approach relies upon familiar biomedical principles to interpret the basic mechanisms, acupoint system, and clinical procedures associated with classical acupuncture. Detailed guidance enables conventional health care professionals to quickly understand and incorporate acupuncture therapy principles for pain management into their practice. The unique Integrative Neuromuscular Acupoint System (INMAS) simplifies treatment by focusing on only 24 acupoints, out of the hundres of existing acupoints, thus creating a standardised protocol that can be customised for each patient. Readers will find detailed chapters devoted to diagnosis, neuroanatomy, treatment, and the psychology of pain - ensuring current, comprehensive coverage of this growing field. (2005) 288pp 100 illustrations
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Acupuncture in the Treatment of Pain
This book is aimed at practitioners who are treating patients with painful conditions. The book provides an integrative approach using conventional and traditional Chinese Medicine in the treatment of pain with acupuncture. (2010) 545pp
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Treating Pain With Traditional Chinese Medicine
Examines the causes of pain according to TCM,casting light on the different causes of pain as the basis for choosing the right treatment method. - By Dagmar Riley (2001) 294 pages
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Chronic Pain Management for Physical Therapists
Unique guide proving you with practical information for treating patients with chronic pain, & offering a comprehensive overview of the concept of chronic pain. - By Harriet Wittink and Theresa Hoskins Michel. (2002) 376pp
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Acupressure Taping: Practice of Acutaping for Chronic Pain & Injuries
A new method of pain treatment - acutaping - which offers a much simpler and more effective alternative. An elastic cotton tape, known to many people kinesio tape, is placed over painfulmuscles or joints to provide support. (2007) 122pp
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Complementary Therapies for Pain Management: With CD-Rom
This essential new book provides concise evidence-based information on 52 CAM treatments in relation to pain and 28 common pain conditions frequently treated with CAM. Each section has a clear and accessible design. (2007) 349pp
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Treatment of Pain with Chinese Herbs and Acupuncture: 2nd Ed.
Gives a thorough & analytical review of the diagnosis & treatment options for pain,using acupuncture & Chinese herbal medicine&offers a comprehensive & detailed set of treatments for many variety of pain symptoms & conditions. 2nd Ed. (2011) 685pp
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Chinalife Remedies
Aches and Pains Massage Oil
Eases tired and aching joints and muscles. Premium quality Sweet Almond oil containing essentails oils of Juniperberry, Lavender Marjoram and Rosemary.
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Loosen Up Chinalife Herbal Capsules
A herbal blend traditionally used to help alleviate muscle & jont stiffness and pain caused by cold or damp.
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Ginger Essential Oil
A well known oil to help digestion. Also widely used to alleviate muscular cramps, aches and pains. Blends well with any citrus oils, sandalwood, patchouli.
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Jasmine Essential Oil
This anti-depressant and aphrodisiac oil helps with anxiety, low self confidence, frigidity, menstrual pain, childbirth, post-natal depression, impotence and skin care for dry and sensitive skin.
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