Categorically speaking, if you experience pain that lasts over 6-12 months its considered chronic pain. The nature of chronic pain can vary widely; ranging anywhere from fibro-myalgia to chronic headaches and mysterious nerve pain or injuries that never quite heal right. Even though classic therapies such as physical therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and medication regiments have done much to improve the lives of chronic pain suffers, there are still those out there who at not getting the emotional and physically relief they need.
In recent study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, researchers found that acupuncture outperformed sham treatments and standard care when used by people suffering from osteoarthritis, migraines, and chronic neck, back, and shoulder pain. There are two main advantages in my book for using acupuncture for pain management:
Self Care and Other Techniques for Chronic Pain
If you suffer from chronic pain, know that there isn't just one answer out there. Whether it’s an acupuncturist, Western medical doctor, hypnotherapist, psychologist, naturopath or a combination of health care professionals, its important to find people who are open minded and willing to work as a team. It may be just the change you've been looking for.
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