Record Nr.

UNISA990000335250203316

Titolo

Journal of physics. A, Mathematical and general / Institute of Physics

Pubbl/distr/stampa


London : Institute of Physics, 1975-2006

ISSN

0305-4470

Descrizione fisica

v. : ill. ; 25 cm

Disciplina

530.5

Soggetti

Fisica -- Periodici

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Periodico

Record Nr.

UNINA9910454140203321

Titolo

Complementary and integrative medicine in pain management [[electronic resource] /] / Michael I. Weintraub, Ravinder Mamtani, Marc S. Micozzi, editors

Pubbl/distr/stampa


New York, : Springer Pub. Co., c2008

ISBN

1-281-81317-6

9786611813178

0-8261-2875-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (457 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

WeintraubMichael I

MamtaniRavinder

MicozziMarc S. <1953->

Disciplina

616/.047

Soggetti

Pain - Alternative treatment

Analgesia

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Editors' Biographies; Contributors; Preface; Introduction; PART I. MIND-BODY AND BIOENERGETIC MODALITIES; PART II. MANUAL AND HAND-MEDIATED MODALITIES; PART III. ASIAN MEDICAL THERAPIES; PART IV. HERBAL MEDICINE, PLANT-BASED THERAPIES AND HOMEOPATHY; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Pain is the most common complaint amongst all patients seeking care from all types of health practitioners. It is estimated that 40% of patient visits to health care practitioners are for the management of pain. The problem of pain and other functional complaints is an ever larger proportion of the practice of integrative medicine. Complementary and alternative medical modalities have much to offer in managing pain and functional complaints, as well as presenting new and unique perspectives on the phenomenon of pain. This book is also unique in taking into account cultural, historical and soci