The Acupuncture Treatment of Pain: Safe and Effective Methods for Using Acupuncture in Pain Relief

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Acupuncture Treatment of Pain: Safe and Effective Methods for Using Acupuncture in Pain Relief
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Leon Chaitow
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:192
Dimensions(mm): Height 254,Width 203
ISBN/Barcode 9780892813834
ClassificationsDewey:615.892
Audience
General
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Inner Traditions Bear and Company
Imprint Healing Arts Press
Publication Date 1 April 1984
Publication Country United States

Description

This title presents a method of effective pain control for use by those in the healing professions-acupuncturists, surgeons, general practitioners, osteopaths, chiropractors, physiotherapists, and trained nurses-as an adjunct to their normal course of therapy. It includes a formulary for pain treatment and chapters on acupuncture as anesthesia as well as its use in the treatment of addiction.

Author Biography

Leon Chaitow, D.O., N.D. is a practicing osteopath, naturopath, and acupuncturist who lectures regularly at schools and colleges throughout the U.S. and Canada. He is also the author of Soft Tissue Manipulation, Amino Acids in Therapy, and Candida Albicans.

Reviews

"Tears away much of the mystique of acupuncture to present a simple approach to pain relief." * The American Journal of Acupuncture *