A variety of diseases and disorders can benefit from the analgesic and therapeutic benefits of acupuncture.
According to Western medical theory, medical acupuncture refers to the application of acupuncture by specially trained medical professionals as a stand-alone or adjunct treatment.
What is capsaicin? Capsaicin is a component of dry red pepper (chili), which has the property of binding to pain receptors (nociceptors) in our body. Upon binding, capsaicin activates nociceptors and triggers sensory neurons to transmit pain...
What is the stellate ganglion? The stellate ganglion, which is located in front of the 7th cervical vertebra, is a network of neurons created by the union of the lower cervical and first thoracic ganglions. Nerve damage to the neural network in...
What is the superior hypogastric plexus? The superior hypogastric plexus is located in the retroperitoneal space, at the back of the abdomen. It consists of a network of nerve cells, which extends on both sides of the body, from the 3rd to the...
Intrathecal drug infusion with an implantable pump Intrathecal drug administration via a “pain pump” is a method of administering drugs directly into the spinal cord. It can be used in cancer and non-cancer pain. What does the pump look...
The increase in life expectancy in the Western world has led to an increase in diseases that typically present and/or manifest when older. Such diseases are osteoporosis, multiple myeloma, and various neoplasms, many of which cause bone lesions...
Knee osteoarthritis is a condition that causes chronic pain. Pain located in the area of the degenerated knee is sharp, excruciating, becomes more intense with movement, and results in the forced limitation of the sufferer's activities. When the...
Transcutaneous radiofrequency neurolysis Transcutaneous radiofrequency (RF) neurolysis is a modern, minimally invasive method that is applicable to various chronic pain conditions. It can provide relief to people with pain in the lower back,...
Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) implantation is a minimally invasive technique for managing persistent neuropathic pain. It is a small-sized device (similar to a pacemaker), which is implanted in the patient's body to modify pain signals before...
