Complementary Therapies for Pain Management E-Book

Pain is the single most common reason for patients to consult a CAM practitioner. This essential new book provides concise evidence-based information on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in relation to pain. Each section has a clear and accessible design to enable quick decision-making, and includes an analysis of the most up-to-date research available. - Provides a single authoritative reference source on CAM for pain for healthcare professionals- Takes a systematic and evidence-based approach- Offers concise information on CAM diagnostic methods and treatments for pain- Summarises clinical trial data on the effectiveness of CAM for specific areas of pain- Alerts readers to areas where CAM may present risks- Weighs the benefits and risks of each CAM treatment in relation to pain- Includes CD-ROM for easy searching of the text