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Complementary therapies for pain management : an evidence-based approach
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Complementary therapies for pain management : an evidence-based approach

Author: E Ernst; Max H Pittler; Barbara Wider; Kate Boddy
Publisher: Edinburgh ; New York : Elsevier/Mosby, 2007.
Edition/Format:   Book : CD for computer   Computer File : EnglishView all editions and formats
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Pain is the single most common reason for patients to consult a CAM practitioner. This book provides evidence-based information on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in relation to pain.  Read more...

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Document Type: Book, Computer File
All Authors / Contributors: E Ernst; Max H Pittler; Barbara Wider; Kate Boddy
ISBN: 072343400X 9780723434009
OCLC Number: 79004584
Description: xix, 349 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Contents: Using the book --
General topics (Complementary and alternative medicine: an overview --
The epidemiology of pain --
Measurement of pain --
Current medical concepts of pain --
Psychological concepts of pain --
Alternative concepts of pain --
Anthroposophic concepts of pain --
Ayurvedic concepts of pain --
Concepts of pain in spiritual healing --
Concepts of pain in homeopathy --
Naturopathic concepts of pain --
Osteopathic concepts of pain --
Concepts of pain in traditional Chinese medicine) --
Therapies (Acupuncture --
Alexander technique --
Aromatherapy --
Autogenic training --
Ayurveda --
Biofeedback --
Chiropractic --
Craniosacral therapy ---
Feldenkrais --
Herbalism --
Homeopathy --
Hydrotherapy and balneotherapy --
Hypnotherapy --
Imagery --
Kinesiology --
Massage --
Meditation --
Music therapy --
Naturopathy --
Neural therapy --
Osteopathy --
Qigong --
Reflexology --
Relaxation therapy --
Shiatsu --
Spiritual healing --
Static magnets --
Tai chi --
Yoga --
Medicines (Arnica (Arnica montana) --
Avocado/soybean unsaponifiables --
Cannabis (Cannabis sativa)--
Cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa, Uncaria guianensis) --
Chilli (Capsicum spp.) --
Chondroitin --
Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) --
Devil's claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) --
Evening primrose (Oenothera biennis) --
Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) --
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) --
Glucosamine --
Green-lipped mussel (Perna canaliculus) --
Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) --
Indian frankincense (Boswellia serrata) --
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) --
Leeches (Hirudo medicinalis) --
Nettle (Urtica dioica) --
Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) --
Red clover (Trifolium pratense) --
S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAM-e) --
Shark cartilage --
Willow (Salix spp.) --
Pain syndromes (Abdominal pain --
Angina pectoris --
Back pain --
Burn pain --
Cancer pain --
Carpal tunnel syndrome --
Complex regional pain syndrome --
Dental pain --
Depression --
Dysmenorrhoea --
Fibromayalgia --
Headache --
Labour pain --
Mastalgia --
Migraine --
Minor trauma --
Myofascial pain --
Neck pain --
Neuropathic/neuralgic pain --
Osteoarthritis --
Otitis media --
Peri-operative pain --
Peripheral arterial occlusive disease --
Procedural pain --
Raynaud's phenomenon --
Rheumatoid arthritis --
Shoulder pain --
Tennis elbow) --
Useful resources for pain management.
Responsibility: editors, Edzard Ernst, Max H. Pittler, Barbara Wider ; assistant editor, Kate Boddy ; foreword by Andrew Moore.

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"We have to thank Edzard Ernst for his achievement in bringing together a comprehensive summary of the evidence that exists within many important areas of complementary medicine."

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