Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Traditional Chinese veterinary medicine: the mechanism and management of acupuncture for chronic pain.
- Journal:
- Topics in companion animal medicine
- Year:
- 2010
- Authors:
- Cantwell, Shauna L
- Affiliation:
- University of Florida · United States
Plain-English summary
Acupuncture is becoming more popular in veterinary medicine as a way to help manage chronic pain and inflammation in pets. It can be used on its own or alongside traditional treatments. Before using acupuncture, it's important for veterinarians to consider the underlying medical issues and how they affect the pet's health. This article explains how acupuncture works and provides guidance for veterinarians on how to use it effectively in their practice. Overall, acupuncture can be a helpful tool for managing pain in pets.
Abstract
Complementary and alternative medicine can be defined as the diagnosis, treatment, and/or prevention that complements mainstream medicine, satisfying a demand not met by orthodoxy and diversifying the conceptual framework of medicine. Acupuncture is being used much more commonly now as a sole or integrative modality in veterinary medicine and can play a large role in management of inflammation and chronic pain. Western medical etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment should be considered before applying acupuncture. This article describes the evolving biomedical basis of acupuncture analgesia and gives the practitioner an overview of how acupuncture can be performed in a medical setting.
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