An Introduction to Western Medical Acupuncture - Elsevier eBook on Vitalsource (Retail Access Card)

Focusing on an evidence-based approach, this comprehensive guide explores the integration of acupuncture within modern medicine. The updated edition features a new chapter on the nervous system's role in pain perception and its interaction with acupuncture. Detailed explanations cover the mechanisms of acupuncture, categorized by treatment approaches that target local changes, spinal segments, and overall nervous system function. Additionally, the research evidence has been revised, ensuring practitioners have the latest insights for safe and effective acupuncture practice.