Top 10 Pain Management Techniques

Acupuncture is another pain managing option for people seeking symptomatic relief from pain associated with a variety of conditions such as fibromyalgia, chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, migraines, and labor pain. If performed correctly, acupuncture is generally considered safe and serious side effects such as infections and punctured organs are rare. It is among the oldest healing practice in the world and is based on regulating the flow of qi, which is vital energy or life force. An acupuncture practitioner inserts extremely thin needles in the skin at strategic points along the meridians or pathways where qi is believed to flow.