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PAIN MANAGEMENT "Pain is telling you that something is wrong and needs attention. It’s not good medicine to kill the messenger and ignore the message. When pain is seen in its role as the messenger and not the affliction itself, treatment can be directed to the cause of pain." –Clair Davies, author of The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook
"All types of pain are viewed by traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) as an obstruction to the circulation of qi and blood." The Chinese medicine statement of fact above is independent of its modern Western (allopathic) medical diagnosis. For instance, it is widely known that acupuncture is used as a stand-alone anesthesia in Chinese hospitals. Although it is a different system of healing, it still works on all people, children and even animals around the world. How Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Can Help Safety The conventional treatment for pain is typically some type of systemic prescription narcotic for the whole body for what is usually a local problem. In fact, painkilling drugs only mask the real problem, and all medications have potential side-effects which are much worse than reason for taking them (thousands of people die every year as a direct result of these medications). By contrast, the treatment options of TCM are generally safe when performed by a qualified practitioner. Affordability Although in most cases patients must absorb the major part of treatment costs, even prolonged acupuncture treatments by a qualified practitioner are usually much less expensive than the costs associated with surgery, painkilling drugs, the medical complications of these treatments, lost income from time off work, increased insurance premiums, etc. The financial impact of pain is far-reaching, and can even affect the level of employee productivity for businesses nationwide, resulting in potentially billions of dollars per year in lost revenue for these companies. Highly Effective When the flow of qi and blood become inhibited, it can occur in any area of the body: muscles, tendons and joints, the internal organs, the spine, the extremities, the head, etc. Most (if not all) pain, such as headaches, abdominal pain, muscle pain and joint pain, low back pain or sciatica is a warning—a protective response to muscle overuse, organic imbalance, or trauma. Because Chinese medicine works by addressing an imbalance (and not a disease), it eliminates pain (the symptom) and it can also reverse the imbalance which causes the pain.* The following treatment principles show how TCM works to reduce or eliminate pain. A comprehensive survey of Chinese medicine literature shows that it has effectively treated the following conditions of pain*: Generalized Course of Treatment The duration of therapy will of course be highly variable, depending on age, history, duration and severity of the pain and other ailments, plus other complicating factors. Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine combined with regular exercise, a healthy diet, and other good habits can reverse the imbalances that cause pain and keep you pain-free.* Addressing the underlying lifestyle causes of your pain by following the Chinese medicine guidelines, home remedies, and supplements are also an important part of overall healing, and are based on each client's personal pattern in order to eliminate the root cause of the condition. For a personalized Chinese medical diagnosis, or more information on acupuncture and/or Chinese herbs from a qualified practitioner with experience in treating lumbar pain, contact: Nationally Certified Diplomate of Oriental Medicine Acupuncture/Herbal Medicine (NCCAOM) Oklahoma City Metro Locations Phone: (405) 401-6380 * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Any medical indications or diseases listed herein do not represent claims of diagnosis, treatment, cure or prevention of disease. read full disclosure | Low Back Pain | Pain Management | Stop Smoking Program | Chinese Medicine for Weight Loss | | Acupuncture | Medicinal Herbs | Acupressure Bodywork Therapy | Food as Medicine | Adjunct Therapy | BioMat Therapy Sessions | | Return Home | PATIENT ORIENTATION | SERVICES | CONTACT INFO | RESOURCES | News & Events | |
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