The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Vol. 25, No. 1 Susana Seca, Miguel Patrício, Sebastian Kirch, Giovanna Franconi, António S. Cabrita, and Henry J. Greten Published Online:18 Jan 2019https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2018.0297 Abstract Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is characterized by pain, functional disability, poor quality of life (QoL), high socioeconomic impact, and annual costs of over $56 […]
Journal of Pain Research » Volume 12 15 January 2019 Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C, Nijs J Abstract: Myofascial pain syndrome is a pain condition characterized by the presence of trigger points. Current evidence, mostly experimental studies, clearly supports a role of trigger points on peripheral and central sensitization since they are able to contribute to sensitization of peripheral […]
JMPT November–December, 2018 Volume 41, Issue 9, Pages 771–779 Zhuomao Mo, BA Abstract Objective The purpose of this review was to compare oblique pulling spinal manipulation with other treatments for lumbar disc herniation. Methods Randomized controlled trials of oblique pulling manipulation versus other treatment for lumbar disc herniation were identified using the following databases: China […]
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Vol. 24, No. 9-10 Original Research ArticlesFree Access Whitney T. Eriksen, Lydia Singerman, Sally A. D. Romero, Jason Bussell, Frances K. Barg, and Jun J. Mao Published Online:24 Sep 2018https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2018.0156 Abstract Objective: To understand cancer survivors’ perceptions regarding the use of acupuncture for the treatment of cancer-related insomnia. […]
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Vol. 24, No. 9-10 Dawn Lemanne, and Victoria Maizes Published Online:24 Sep 2018 https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2018.0150 Abstract A majority of women undergoing conventional treatment for breast cancer also undertake complementary and integrative approaches. Practitioners knowledgeable about the evidence base behind common integrative approaches can help patients attain improved quality of […]
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Vol. 24, No. 9-10 Invited Review ArticlesFree Access Elena J. Ladas Published Online:24 Sep 2018 Abstract The diagnosis of cancer in a child leaves parents and families devastated and vulnerable. In an effort to do everything possible, families often choose an integrative medicine approach to their child’s care. […]
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary MedicineVol. 24, No. 9-10 Invited Review ArticlesFree Access Donald I. Abrams Published Online:24 Sep 2018 https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2018.0169 The mostly indolent natural history and long overall survival associated with a diagnosis of prostate cancer provides a unique opportunity for men to explore diet and lifestyle interventions to alter the trajectory of […]
August 8, 2018 Jennifer Abbasi JAMA. Published online August 8, 2018. doi:10.1001/jama.2018.11068 A class of drugs called aromatase inhibitors (AIs) are a cornerstone of breast cancer treatment, but they come at a steep physical price. About half of women who take this form of hormone therapy develop arthritis-like joint stiffness and pain for still-unknown reasons. […]
Chronic low back pain: At short term, massage, yoga, and psychological therapies (primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) (strength of evidence [SOE]: moderate) and exercise, acupuncture, spinal manipulation, and multidisciplinary rehabilitation (SOE: low) were associated with slight improvements in function compared with usual care or inactive controls. Except for spinal manipulation, these interventions also improved pain. Effects […]
PM R. 2018 May 29. pii: S1934-1482(18)30287-9. doi: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2018.05.015. [Epub ahead of print] Martín-Pintado-Zugasti A1, Fernández-Carnero J2, León-Hernández JV3, Calvo-Lobo C4, Beltran-Alacreu H5, Alguacil-Diego I6, Gallego-Izquierdo T7, Pecos-Martin D7. Abstract BACKGROUND: Previous studies in asymptomatic subjects have demonstrated that myofascial trigger point (MTrP) dry needling frequently is associated with postneedling soreness. However, to the authors’ […]
Acupuncture in Medicine. 2018;36(5):302-310. doi:10.1136/acupmed-2017-011566 Alberto Gaubeca-Gilarranz Abstract Objective To compare the effectiveness of trigger point dry needling (TrP-DN) versus placebo needling, relative to an untreated control group, on pain and quality of life in primary dysmenorrhoea. Methods In this randomised, single blind, parallel-group trial, 56 females with primary dysmenorrhoea were randomly allocated to TrP-DN […]
Cite this article as: Rastegar, S., Baradaran Mahdavi, S., Hoseinzadeh, B. et al. International Orthopaedics (SICOT) (2018) 42: 109. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-017-3681-1 Abstract Introduction Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain. Considering different interventions which are applied for patients with plantar fasciitis, dry needling is proposed as a new modality of treatment recently. The aim […]
March–April, 2018 Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics Volume 41, Issue 3, Pages 208–217 Simone Aparecida Penimpedo Calamita, PT, MSc Abstract Objective The objective of this study was to assess changes in upper trapezius myoelectric activity and pain in patients with nonspecific neck pain after a single session of acupuncture (ACP). Methods A blinded randomized […]
Tatiana E. Salazar Stem Cells 2017;35:1303–1315 Abstract Electroacupuncture (EA) performed in rats and humans using limb acupuncture sites, LI‐4 and LI‐11, and GV‐14 and GV‐20 (humans) and Bai‐hui (rats) increased functional connectivity between the anterior hypothalamus and the amygdala and mobilized mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) into the systemic circulation. In human subjects, the source of […]
Complement Ther Med. 2018 Apr;37:143-157. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2018.03.003. Epub 2018 Mar 5. Phang JK Abstract OBJECTIVES: To summarize all good quality randomized controlled trials (RCTs) using complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) interventions in patients with rheumatic diseases. METHODS: A systematic literature review guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) was performed. […]
Lindsay M. Fox, MD The American Journal of Emergency Medicine Published online: February 27, 2018 Accepted: February 26, 2018 Received in revised form: February 26, 2018 Received: November 29, 2017 Abstract Introduction Battlefield acupuncture (BFA) is an ear acupuncture protocol used by the military for immediate pain relief. This is a pilot feasibility study of […]
To cite this article: Bridgett Rhianna, Klose Petra, Duffield Rob, Mydock Suni, and Lauche Romy. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. November 2017, ahead of print. https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2017.0191 Online Ahead of Print: November 29, 2017 ABSTRACT Objective: Despite the recent re-emergence of the process of cupping by athletes, supporting evidence for its efficacy and safety […]