The Acupuncture Handbook (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781632428578)

Acupuncture is an important type of alternative medicine, involving the insertion of thin needles into the body. It is of utmost significance in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It is most commonly used for the purpose of relieving pain. It is often used as a complementary medicine, i.e., with other forms of treatment. The benefits of acupuncture are short-lived. It is primarily used to treat cases of musculoskeletal problems, including knee pain, lower back pain and shoulder stiffness. Some of the common therapeutic procedures associated with it include cupping therapy, electroacupuncture, moxibustion and fire needle acupuncture. This book traces the progress of acupuncture and highlights some of its key concepts and applications. This book is a collective contribution of a renowned group of international experts. A number of latest researches have been included to keep the readers up-to-date.

Author: Ophelia Burnett
ISBN-10: 1632428571
ISBN-13: 9781632428578
Publisher: Foster Academics
Language: English
Published: 06/24/2019
Pages: 235
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.72lbs
Size: 10.88h x 8.00w x 0.56d