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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

    Acupuncture is rooted in the Daoist tradition, from more than 8,000 years ago. Read on to learn more about this procedure.
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    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

    Learn more about acupuncture
  • Article - 1 Minute Read

    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

    What is integrative oncology? Learn more about integrative oncology
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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

    how to cope with chemotherapy side effects
  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    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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  • Article - 21 Second Read

    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

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