Pain Management In East London
Learn More About Acupuncture for Pain
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With over 30 years of research and treatment, you can rely on Prof. Dr. Tianjun Wang.
Several Accreditations
Member of the British Acupuncture Council, Anxiety UK Approved Therapist and more.
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Specialities
Depression relief, brain healthcare, pain management, fertility support and women’s health.
What Does The Evidence Say?
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Acupuncture is mostly for use on the area of pain management. Most surveys indicate that 30% of patients treated by acupuncture are pain conditions. Chronic pain in the muscles and joints can make life miserable. Standard treatments like ice and heat, anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy, and appropriate exercises can often ease the pain. But when they don’t, acupuncture is an option with a good track record that’s worth considering. (http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/acupuncture-is-worth-a-try-for-chronic-pain-201304016042)
Headache and Pain Associated with Neurological Disorders,
are covered and detail discussed in the authored book by Prof. Dr. Wang :
Acupuncture for Brain: Treatment for Neurological and Psychologic Disorders.
https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783030546656
Acupuncture & Chronic Pain
Over the years there has been substantial debate about whether acupuncture really works for chronic pain. Research from an international team of experts adds to the evidence that it does provide real relief from common forms of pain. The team pooled the results of 29 studies involving nearly 18,000 participants. Some had acupuncture, some had “sham” acupuncture, and some didn’t have acupuncture at all. Overall, acupuncture relieved pain by about 50%. The results were published in Archives of Internal Medicine. The study isn’t the last word on the issue, but it is one of the best quality studies to date and has made an impression.
The Evidence
It is based on scientific evidence that shows the treatment can stimulate nerves under the skin and in the muscle tissue. This results in the body producing pain-relieving substances, such as endorphins. It is likely these substances are responsible for any beneficial effects seen with this form of acupuncture. Currently, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) only recommends considering acupuncture as a treatment option for chronic lower back pain, chronic tension-type headaches and migraines. NICE makes these recommendations on the basis of scientific evidence. There is also some evidence that acupuncture works for a small number of other problems, including neck pain and post-chemotherapy nausea and vomiting. (http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Acupuncture/Pages/Introduction.aspx)
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