A study found that cancer
patients who underwent acupuncture therapy reported a decrease in pain or pain.
Not only that, the nerve pain felt by cancer patients also felt improved.
Then, is it true that acupuncture therapy relieves pain in cancer patients?
Then, is it true that acupuncture therapy relieves pain in cancer patients?
What is acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a
technique of inserting needles into the body. The technique comes from China,
and according to the teachings of the science of acupuncture, this technique
will restore health and fitness, especially very good for treating pain.
The theory of traditional
Chinese acupuncture treatment is based on the theory of the flow of qi (energy)
and blood flowing through certain pathways or meridians in the body.
These meridians have been mapped by Chinese since thousands of years ago through observations, meditations, qi gong exercises and various other observations.
These meridians have been mapped by Chinese since thousands of years ago through observations, meditations, qi gong exercises and various other observations.
In this way, acupuncture
can regulate and restore the balance of harmonious qi in the body.
Is it true that acupuncture relieves pain in cancer patients?
The study, conducted by
the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and published in the Journal of
Clinical Oncology, sought to determine whether acupuncture can relieve pain in
cancer patients, especially head or neck cancer patients who have undergone
surgery for lymph nodes in the neck.
This study involved 58
cancer patients who felt pain due to neck surgery.
They were divided into two groups, for four weeks. One group of cancer patients received acupuncture treatment, while the other group received the usual treatment for cancer patients, including physical therapy, pain relief and anti-inflammatory drugs.
They were divided into two groups, for four weeks. One group of cancer patients received acupuncture treatment, while the other group received the usual treatment for cancer patients, including physical therapy, pain relief and anti-inflammatory drugs.
Did you know that the
normal acupuncture session will last for 30 minutes.
The acupuncturist will insert 10 to 20 very thin needles in certain parts of the body. Most patients will experience pain when pierced by this acupuncture needle. However, there is no risk of injury to the patient.
The acupuncturist will insert 10 to 20 very thin needles in certain parts of the body. Most patients will experience pain when pierced by this acupuncture needle. However, there is no risk of injury to the patient.
As a result, cancer
patients undergoing acupuncture therapy experienced significant pain reduction
compared to patients who only received treatment without acupuncture.
Not all cancer treatments can be helped by acupuncture
Large-scale research
needs to be done to ascertain whether acupuncture relieves pain in cancer
patients. According to the acupuncturist at the United States Cancer Center,
acupuncture is only effective for relieving pain associated with tumors and
cancer surgery.
However, it is not for cancer patients who undergo chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or hormone therapy.
However, it is not for cancer patients who undergo chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or hormone therapy.
Pain or pain in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy, it is considered more difficult to relieve pain with acupuncture. It's good before you want to prove acupuncture relieves pain, consult with your doctor first.
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