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Complementary Therapies for Pain Management - An Evidence-Based Approach 
Complementary Therapies for Pain Management - An Evidence-Based Approach #16782

Complementary Therapies for Pain Management
An Evidence-Based Approach

By Edzard Ernst, MD, PhD, FRCP, FRCPED

Paperback, 372 pages, publication date: SEP-2007
ISBN-13: 978-0-7234-3400-9
ISBN-10: 0-7234-3400-X
Imprint: MOSBY

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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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“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.” George Lewith. Pain News. Autumn 2007

Key Features

* 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

372 pages 14 ills
Trim size 156 X 234 mm
Copyright 2007
Softcover, Reference

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By Edzard Ernst, MD, PhD, FRCP, FRCPED, Professor of Complementary Medicine, Peninsula Medical School, Universities of Exeter and Plymouth, Exeter, UK
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Complementary Therapies for Pain Management,An Evidence-Based Approach,By Edzard Ernst,Mosby Ltd,ISBN 9780723434009

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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) • 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

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