Question

Mrs. Dobson has been struggling with pain over the past six weeks. She was in an automobile accident and suffered some injuries to her back. The patient is tired of the pain and is searching for some alternatives to traditional medicine. She asks whether you are an advocate of acupuncture and goes on to state that a friend had acupuncture for some pain she was having and feels much better now. You know that your physician is not a huge fan of acupuncture but is not totally opposed to it either.

What are some of the other complementary therapies the provider may suggest, and what do they entail?

How would you respond to the patient’s question?

Answer 1

Answer: Some of the complementary therapy that could provide pain relief are:

• Acupuncture provides better relief from pain.
• Yoga is a kind of exercise which can provide pain relief. It reduces the stress level such as meditations etc.
• Spinal manipulation is a kind of therapy which provides relaxation to overall the body.
• Cognitive therapy reduces the stress level and hence keeps mind calm. This reduces pain sensation.