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Complementary Therapies for Pain Management : An Evidence-Based Approach by Edzard Ernst (2007, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherElsevier-Health Sciences Division

ISBN-10072343400X

ISBN-139780723434009

eBay Product ID (ePID)23038796879

Product Key Features

Number of Pages372 Pages

Publication NameComplementary Therapies for Pain Management : an Evidence-Based Approach

LanguageEnglish

SubjectPain Medicine, Alternative & Complementary Medicine, General

Publication Year2007

TypeTextbook

AuthorEdzard Ernst

Subject AreaBody, Mind & Spirit, Medical

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight24.4 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width6.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2007-060517

Dewey Edition22

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal616.0472

Table Of ContentForeword 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) . Cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa) . 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 . 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 . Raynaud's 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

SynopsisPain 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. Provides a single authoritative reference source on CAM for pain for healthcare professionals Takes a systematic and evidence-based approach Offers concise information on CAM diagnostic methods and treatments for pain Summarises clinical trial data on the effectiveness of CAM for specific areas of pain Alerts readers to areas where CAM may present risks Weighs the benefits and risks of each CAM treatment in relation to pain Includes CD-ROM for easy searching of the text

LC Classification NumberRB127.C645 2007