Review "This is a highly significant work and the professors and doctors who wrote this are clearly very knowledgeable in there own fields. The authors have explained all the variations of each pathology with regard to Acupuncture and the use of Chinese Herbs in great detail. The information on acupuncture is nothing short of stunning" Sigyta Hart, RCHM News, February 2003 Product Description Although Chinese medicine views pain as one aspect of a pattern, focusing on pain as the main presenting symptom is a practical approach to arriving at a diagnosis. This text gives a thorough and analytical review of the diagnosis and treatment options for pain, using acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Based on the clinical experience of the author and supported by the expertise of respected acupuncturists in Chinese universities, The Treatment of Pain with Chinese Herbs and Acupuncture offers a comprehensive, detailed set of treatments for a wide variety of pain symptoms and conditions. Detailed modifications of specific treatments help the reader adapt theories to clinical practice. Includes thorough discussions of herbal and acupuncture treatments for common and complex pain conditions. Deals comprehensively with pain as the most common clinical presenting symptom. Presents treatment plans and suggests modifications to these plans, offering a wide range of treatment options. Includes detailed case histories that serve as examples of how to approach specific situati