Pain is also relatively easy to quantify, and progress can be measured fairly simply. For these reasons, physicians trained in Medical Acupuncture treat musculo-skeletal pain conditions as one of their early applications of their newly developed skills.
This article provides a brief introduction to the the history and theory of acupuncture, including a traditional Chinese medical view, as well as an easily-understood explanation for the layman.
Title: Acupuncture Cuts Dry Mouth in Cancer Patients
Category: Health News
Created: 4/23/2009 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/23/2009
Reuters - A modern twist on traditional acupuncture may bring some pain relief to people with knee arthritis, at least in the short term, a small study suggests.