Weintraub Michael I., Mamtani Ravinder, Micozzi Marc S. (eds.) Complementary and Integrative Medicine in Pain Management

Springer Publishing Company, 2008. — 457 p. — ISBN: 9780826128744Pain is the most common complaint amongst all patients seeking care from all types of health practitioners. It is estimated that 40% of patient visits to health care practitioners are for the management of pain.The problem of pain and other functional complaints is an ever larger proportion of the practice of integrative medicine. Complementary and alternative medical modalities have much to offer in managing pain and functional complaints, as well as presenting new and unique perspectives on the phenomenon of pain.This book is also unique in taking into account cultural, historical and social factors in pain and pain management. While not a topic in itself (with the exception of the introductory chapter) it is a perspective that infuses all the topics of the book.Mind-Body and Bioenergetic Modalities
Social and Cultural Perspectives on Complementary
Biofeedback
Hypnosis for Pain Management
Music Therapy
Laser Biostimulation: (Phototherapy)
Magnetic Field Biostimulation Therapy
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Headache: An Intraoral Etiology And Non-Invasive Treatment
Manual and Hand-Mediated Modalities
Therapeutic Massage
Therapeutic Touch in Neurology
Chiropractic
Reflexology
Asian Medical Therapies
Acupuncture
Auricular Acupuncture
Ayurveda and Yoga
Herbal Medicine, Plant-based Therapies and Homeopathy
Herbal Remedies and Micronutrients
Aromatherapy
Homeopathy
Prolotherapy
Ethical and Legal Implications