Research carried out in 2002 indicated that almost 80% of the world’s population would suffer from some kind of back pain with lower back pain being the most common type. In addition to the high rate of incidence, back pain is also known to have a high rate of recurrence in patients. With patients trying everything from over the counter painkillers to physiotherapy to gain relief from back pain, Acupuncture comes as a welcome change.
Acupuncture has been cited as a natural cure for arthritis symptoms by the World Health Organization since 1980. Acupuncture refers to needle therapy. Acupuncturists insert tiny needles into the body at strategic locations or acupuncture points that are known to be high-energy spots. The stimulation provided has various physical and psychological benefits for arthritis patients.
Title: Meditation, Yoga Might Switch Off Stress Genes
Category: Health News
Created: 7/3/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/3/2008
Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital is receiving NHS referrals for the next eight months before contracts are due to cease. The situation there is more complicated than the loss of a small homeopathic service and involves widespread cuts to many local services deemed to be expendable, largely due to bad management by the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Trust. This is a regional decision with no implications for the other four NHS homeopathic hospitals.
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