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Complementary Therapies for Pain Management

Complementary Therapies for Pain Management

An Evidence-Based Approach

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Pain is the single most common reason for patients to consult a CAM practitioner. This essential new book provides concise evidence-based information on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in relation to pain. Each section has a clear and accessible design to enable quick decision-making, and includes an analysis of the most up-to-date research available.
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Publication date
2007
Issue number
1
Cover
paperback
Pages count
372
Dimensions (mm)
156 x 234
Weight (g)
700
  • Foreword
    Preface
    Contributors
    Acknowledgments
    Glossary and abbreviations
    Patients language of pain

    Section 1 Using the book

    . The book at a glance
    . Methods
    . How to use this book
    . Bibliography of main reference sources

    Section 2 General topics

    . Complementary and alternative medicine - an overview
    . Epidemiology of pain
    . Pain measurement
    . Current medical concepts of pain
    . Psychological concepts of pain
    . Alternative concepts of pain
    . Anthroposophical concepts of pain
    . Ayurvedic concepts of pain
    . Concepts of pain in healing
    . Homeopathic concepts of pain
    . Naturopathic concepts of pain
    . Osteopathic concepts of pain
    . Concepts of pain in traditional Chinese medicine

    Section 3 Therapies

    . Acupuncture
    . Alexander technique
    . Aromatherapy
    . Autogenic training
    . Ayurveda
    . Biofeedback
    . Chiropractic
    . Craniosacral therapy
    . Feldenkrais
    . Herbalism
    . Homeopathy
    . Hydro-/ Balneotherapy
    . Hypnotherapy
    . Imagery
    . Kinesiology
    . Massage
    . Meditation
    . Music therapy
    . Naturopathy
    . Neural therapy
    . Osteopathy
    . Qigong
    . Reflexology
    . Relaxation therapy
    . Shiatsu
    . Spiritual healing
    . Static magnets
    . Tai chi
    . Yoga
    . Table 3.3 Other complementary therapies which have been tested for effectiveness or are used frequently

    Section 4 Medicines

    . Arnica (Arnica montana)
    . Avocado soybean unsaponifiable
    . Cannabis (Cannabis sativa)
    . Cats claw (Uncaria tomentosa)
    . Chilli (Capsicum spp)
    . Chondroitin
    . Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)
    . Devils claw (Harpagophytum procumbens)
    . Evening primrose (Oenothera biennis)
    . Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)
    . Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
    . Glucosamine
    . Green lipped mussel
    . Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum)
    . Indian frankincense (Boswellia serrata)
    . Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
    . Leeches
    . Nettle (Urtica dioica)
    . Peppermint (Mentha x piperita)
    . Red clover (Trifolium pratense)
    . SAMe
    . Shark cartilage
    . Willow (Salix spp)
    . Table 4.1 Other complementary medicines which have been tested for effectiveness or are used frequently

    Section 5 Pain syndromes

    . Abdominal pain
    . Angina pectoris
    . Back pain
    . Burn pain
    . Cancer pain
    . Carpal tunnel syndrome
    . Complex regional pain syndrome
    . Dental pain
    . Depression
    . Dysmenorrhoea
    . Fibromyalgia
    . Headache
    . Labour pain
    . Mastalgia
    . Migraine
    . Minor trauma
    . Myofascial pain
    . Neck pain
    . Neuropathic/neuralgic pain
    . Osteoarthritis
    . Otitis media
    . Perioperative pain
    . Peripheral arterial occlusive disease
    . Procedural pain
    . Raynauds disease
    . Rheumatoid arthritis
    . Shoulder pain
    . Tennis elbow
    . Table 5.33 Examples of other occasionally used treatments for specific conditions lacking sound evidence of effectiveness

    Section 6 Useful resources for pain management

    Postscript
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