Complementary Therapies for Pain Management

Edzard Ernst, MD, PhD, FRCP, FRCPED

Pain is the single most common reason for patients to consult a CAM practitioner. This essential new book provides concise evidence-based information on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in relation to pain. Each section has a clear and accessible design to enable quick decision-making, and includes an analysis of the most up-to-date research available.

• Provides a single authoritative reference source on CAM for pain for healthcare professionals


• Takes a systematic and evidence-based approach


• Offers concise information on CAM diagnostic methods and treatments for pain


• Summarises clinical trial data on the effectiveness of CAM for specific areas of pain


• Alerts readers to areas where CAM may present risks


• Weighs the benefits and risks of each CAM treatment in relation to pain


• Includes CD-ROM for easy searching of the text

372 Pages.