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6 Frequently Asked Questions About Acupuncture

December 19, 2017

Acupuncture is rooted in the Daoist tradition, from more than 8,000 years ago. Read on to learn more about this procedure. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Categorized as: Rehabilitation
Tagged with: acupuncture, rehabilitation
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How Does Acupuncture Work? Explaining an Ancient Medicine

October 13, 2017

Treating chronic pain is challenging, and you may wonder how does acupuncture work when treating pain. Get the lowdown on this practice and how it helps. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: acupuncture, acupuncture points, pain, pain medicine, pain treatment
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What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

December 8, 2015

Left unchecked, early symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome can erupt into debilitating pain that leads to permanent nerve damage. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Orthopaedics
Tagged with: acupuncture, carpal tunnel syndrome, diabetes, inflammation, machinery, What Causes Carpal Tunnel
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Medical Mondays: Integrative Oncology

October 19, 2015

Integrative oncology works to treat not only the cancer, but all aspects of a patient's treatment. Learn more in this edition of Medical Mondays from UPMC. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: acupuncture, aromatherapy, cancer treatment, medical mondays, meditation, oncology, yoga
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Acupuncture Helps Side Effects During and After Cancer Treatment

September 22, 2015

Acupuncture is a natural way to help your body overcome side effects of cancer treatment. It's most effective for vomiting, nausea, and pain. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: acupuncture, cancer, cancer side effects, cancer treatment, chemotherapy, nausea, neuropathy, pain, vomiting
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Integrative Oncology: A Holistic Approach to Cancer Care

September 17, 2015

Discover how integrative oncology creates a program to treat your cancer, while also improving your quality of life by managing side effects. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: acupuncture, cancer, chemotherapy, complementary therapies, integrative oncology, radiation
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How to Cope with Chemo Side Effects

March 26, 2015

Cancer treatment is hard physically and emotionally. Chemo brings its own set of side effects; work with your doctor to develop a complete care plan. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: acupuncture, cancer, cancer support group, chemo, chemotherapy, depression, medical mondays, nausea, side effects, yoga
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FAQs: Treating Musculoskeletal Pain Without Medication

February 13, 2015

Are you experiencing aching or stiffness in your bones or joints? You may be suffering from musculoskeletal pain. Learn about the symptoms and treatments. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Categorized as: Rehabilitation
Tagged with: acupuncture, back pain, bone aches, chiropractic, chronic pain, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, fatigue, injury, Megan Cortazzo, muscle aches, musculoskeletal pain, pain
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Benefits of Acupuncture

January 13, 2014

Discover the benefits of acupuncture therapy for a variety of disorders and conditions, and find out how you can receive this treatment. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Categorized as: Rehabilitation
Tagged with: acupuncture, Betty Liu MD, fibromyalgia, headache, musculoskeletal, musculoskeletal disorder, neurogenic bladder, pain, peripheral neuropathy, plantar fasciitis, postconcussive syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, tennis elbow, whiplash