Another advantage of acupuncture is that it is a natural substitute to medicine; this is because it reduces pain naturally. Also acupuncture will help to remove all the toxins as well as helps fast healing, this is because it increases the blood flow. Acupuncture – Disadvantages One of the disadvantages of acupuncture is that you can be sore for a while after your treatment, although this is not a bad thing it certainly will be for the person in pain. All acupuncture sessions are scheduled to have a follow up procedure which can be an inconvenience for some people. As well as this it can be quite expensive as it doesn’t come under the NHS.
Chiropractice aims It is a healing therapy that mainly focuses on problems with the spine and nervous system. Its aims are to mobilise and help reduce any pain or discomfort in the body. ‘Chiropractic treatment consist mainly of adjustments, carefully controlled movements, with the quick application of slight force, designed to increase the quality and range of movement in the area, or joint being treated. The aim is to loosen and mobilise any areas that are locked or restricted’ (complementary medicine for dummies). Beneficial with problems such as: - Claims to help with back, lower back, and neck
However, most of these drugs can cause side-effects, particularly the stronger painkillers. They don’t cure fibromyalgia and don’t usually get rid of all the pain. It’s important to discuss the best balance between pain relief and side-effects with your doctor. There are things you can do to manage the symptoms associated with fibromyalgia. Research has shown that exercise reduces the pain and fatigue.
A licensed massage therapist will lightly stroke and/or knead the painful muscles. This may increase blood flow and bring warmth to a stressed area. Because arthritis stressed joints are so sensitive, the therapist must be familiar with the problems of the disease. Some benefits that can be achieved by using massage therapy as a treatment for OA are: decreased pain and increased mobility; increased blood flow to areas of arthritis, bringing oxygen to help healing; flushing out of toxic inflammatory substance that can add to pain and swelling; and increased relaxation and a sense of well-being. The types of massage that can help to reduce pain and swelling with OA are: trigger point, reiki, shiatsu, swedish, and reflexology.
Some doctors may diagnose you with different illnesses due to the symptoms. Some people might only show one or two symptoms and have this disease. That is why it is very hard for doctors to diagnose you if you have Lupus. Your doctor will check for Lupus by examining you and asking you questions about your medical history and common symptoms and doing some urine and blood tests. It is easier for your doctor to diagnose Lupus if you have the most common symptoms and your blood has certain proteins.
In these circumstances, medication is the main source of relief and should be taken regularly-not just when pain occurs. Alternative methods of relieving pain and other symptoms can help to relieve discomfort, such as gently massaging cream or oil into the hands and feet (Swann, 2011). There is no known cure for rheumatoid arthritis. Many people turn to alternative therapies to try and alleviate some of the symptoms, but it is extremely important that they complement not replace conventional care. Some of the alternative therapies that people will try are massage, meditation, tai chi and acupuncture.
The pain and troubles will go away before you can start the rehab. One thing you can do is try to find a way to cope with the pain or limit the amount of pressure during the activity. Using ointments during games and practices will help with pain. There is no way to prevent this injury because most of the time it comes from another injury or happens only during an activity, but getting early diagnosis and treatment will help with a lot of the complications. A physical exam will reveal if you have compartment syndrome by having pain when a compartment is squeezed, will experience severe pain when you move the affected area (like moving the toes will hurt the lower leg), and will have swollen and shiny skin.
Diuretics – this helps to control water in the body. Antacids – counteracts acidity. The common adverse reactions to the above medication are: Headache, dizziness, diarrhoea, constipation, stomach pains, feeling or being sick, wind , dry or sore mouth or throat, skin rash, itching, changes in liver function test values and tiredness. Each of the above can be recognised very easily, except for the liver function which would be found through a blood test. Medication should be stopped immediately and medical help sought.
Jessa Thomson Professor Stillwell USem 102 CTR 4 February 1, 2011 ToT CTR 4 Summary: This chapter in Trick or Treatment describes the pros and cons of herbal medicine. Many people resort to herbal medicine to treat their different ailments. But some of the treatments cause more harm than good. For example: St. John’s Wort can treat mild to moderate depression, but for someone with severe depression or a mental illness it does no good and could even make symptoms worse. Personal Statement: I liked the tables in the book that showed whether or not the herbs/ natural medicine were shown to have a good effect on what they were supposed to.
Short-term opioid analgesics may be helpful for patients with moderate to high intensity pain, although x-ray study including flexion/extension views should be performed, to rule out ligament injury or fracture, prior to starting any treatment in these patients. In patients with headache but no neurologic symptoms, persistent headache can be associated with a closed head injury, irritation of the greater occipital nerve, cervical facet injury (C2-4 most typically), or cervical muscle tension. A positive response to physical therapy or manipulation would be expected in most cases with a musculoskeletal origin, whereas if the symptoms are associated with a closed head injury, a positive response would not be expected and the patient should be further evaluated. Patients with symptoms of closed head injury should be monitored for difficulty with activities of daily living, work activities, and relationships. If complaints persist for more than 2 months, patients should be referred for neuropsychological evaluation.