Reduce Pain

Acupuncture comes from Latin origin as is a Chinese form of medicinal treatment in which many, many tiny needles are inserted into various parts of the skin. Particular places of the body, referred to as energy lines are targeted in order to relieve pain. Acupuncture also claims to cure disease and help treat the symptoms of the following conditions: allergies, respiratory conditions, nervous conditions and disorders associated with the eyes, nose and throat. In addition to this it has

* Acupuncture is said to help relieve pain by either diverting or changing the painful sensations that are sent to the brain to then alert you to the pain within the body. (Arthritis Research UK)

Many people will experience many physical factors such as pain and mobility problems, some individuals may feel that it’s best to take orthodox medicines which are the best pain relief or option for them, this includes treatments such as paracetamol and ibuprofen. However, some people might have side effects from medicines, therefore they choose to have alternatives, such as, massage and acupuncture. This means that pain can be taken away without any side

Gate control theory was first described in 1965 by Melzack and Wall. (Gate Control Theory. 2012). The gate control theory recognizes that stimuli other than pain pass through the same gate. (DeWit, S., Stromberg, H., & Dallred, C. 2017, p.124). The gate control theory states that when the gate is open, pain sensation is allowed through; when the gate is closed, pain is blocked. (DeWit, S., Stromberg, H., & Dallred, C. 2017, p.141). The theory relates to nursing practice in several ways: two type of nerve fibers – small-diameter and large-diameter – carry pain stimuli, activity in small-diameter nerve fibers open the gate, and activity in large-diameter closes it, increase in anxiety open the gate, and decrease in anxiety closes it. Fear that pain will not be controlled may increase pain intensity, and knowing pain is being controlled reduces pain. (DeWit, S., Stromberg, H., & Dallred, C. 2017, p.124). Pain is a “neuromatrix” where pain is a multidimensional experience, which stimuli are influenced by experience, cultural learning, and

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medical treatment for multiple issues, and is characterized by needles being strategically inserted into pressure points on the body to relieve symptoms. This is believed to reset you qi or life force within your body. This practice is carried out by acupuncturists all over the world. In western medicine, while we don’t know the exact mechanism of action, it is thought to increase blood flow and raise natural painkiller levels in the body. This rise in natural painkillers and increased blood flow are the major benefits of acupuncture. The risks are very few, there is a very limited chance of organ damage, infection, or soreness after a treatment (Mayo Clinic 2012).

The first 48 hours of pain analysis and treating the pain of the patient to the hospice (or end-of-life patient in any other stetting) are crucial. However, the patient may be unable to speak and articulate his pain, or may be able to inadequately express the symptoms. One of the major concerns for those who are at the end of life is

Low back pain has been a major activity limitation for many people below the age of 45 years in the United States (Andersson, 1999). According to a study conducted in the U.S. in 1997, there are 54 percent patients that report back pain and using complementary therapy (Wolsko et al., 2003). Another survey conducted in 2002 indicated that while back pain led to most frequent patient visits to acupuncturists across U.S (Cherkin et al., 2002). Western countries still experience many case of chronic low back pain which can be attributable to high medical expenses, decline in productivity, as well as disability. There still exists a variety of standard treatments although some have not been cleared as affective. Acupuncture is a contemporary as well as alternative treatment strategy for patients wilt low back pains although there are questions from previous systematic reviews that were inconclusive on the results of acupuncture treatment strategy for low back pain. These statistics indicate a high level of public concern hence strengthening the relevance for asking whether acupuncture gives positive results in the treatment of back pain. Therefore this research seeks to gain evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the positive results of acupuncture in treatment of low back pain.

Acupuncture is an ancient art of healing that dates back to at least 2,500 years. It has been widely practiced in China and many other Asian countries. Only recently has acupuncture made its way into the western world. Acupuncture accentuates on the natural healing of the body. It involves stimulating acupuncture points by the insertion of very fine, solid, metallic needles.

Research dedicated to pain reassessment and documentation is wide ranging and mostly focused on topics to medical pain management in critically ill hospitalized patients. An extensive review of literature was performed to obtain the latest research on pain reassessment and documentation and the different methods suggested to improve the pain management protocols. The database used for this study were Science Direct, Journal Club, and CINAHL. Database were mainly accessed through Grand Canyon University Online Library. Database also included Google Scholar and American Association of Pain Management, Society of Pain Management Nursing etc. Review of literature was limited only by searching for articles published in English and particularly written

Acupuncture uses tiny, sterile needles to stimulate acupoints or areas of the body that are believed to stimulate self-healing (University of California San Diego Center for Integrative Medicine [UCSD], 2017). Traditional Chinese medicine has used the technique of acupuncture for over 3,000 years (UCSD, 2017). The scientific explanation of the effects that acupuncture has on the body relates to the needles stimulating "the nervous system to release chemicals" that can either "change the experience of pain" or "influence the body's internal regulating system" (American Academy of Medical Acupuncture [AAMA], 2017). It is used to treat many different conditions and is not considered to be very painful.

Many break through devices have surfaced the market in hopes of being the "miracle" treatment for chronic pain sufferers. One type of electrical device, a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator, better known as the TENS unit, surfaced in the 16th century and was used primarily to treat headaches as well as other pains (Wikipedia). It has become a popular device that is frequently prescribed by orthopedic physicians and neurosurgeons to treat both acute and chronic pain. More recently, healthcare professionals have introduced a similar device, the Calmare pain therapy treatment. This electronic device sends signals through electrodes placed on the body that stimulate nerves in pain area. Through use of the device, the body's pain signals are masked, reducing or eliminating the pain syndrome. Though still under investigation and being trialed in limited areas of the country, there are reports of complete pain relief. Examples of patient reports include: A lifelong skier who suffered a back injury as well as a crushing knee injury and had underwent six failed surgeries with unresolved pain relief reported that after receiving the Calmare treatment, she was pain free and felt that the treatments were a "miracle". A mother who suffered severe reflex sympathy dystrophy, a debilitating disease of the nervous system that causes chronic pain, is progressive and cannot be cured, reported pain relief up to two weeks at a time before requiring a

All most all pain treatment and therapies have pros and cons of its use. Nurse should be aware of both the pros and the cons of a treatment modality prior to introduce to a patient. Acupuncture therapy can be a good non-pharmacologic method and has benefits for patients. Many studies claimed that the method is effective to decrease pain related to many health problems and also can reduce inflammation. It can be a good treatment to a wide variety of pain types with low risk of adverse effects as conjunction or an adjuvant therapy with pain medications and other treatments (OPMC). If this therapy works for an individual patient, it could be the life time pain management therapy for the patient even without using medications. Furthermore, not only for pain management, acupuncture has been shown to be promoting a sense of overall wellbeing and relaxation. During the therapy session, patients reported that they feel very relaxed (UC San Diego Center for Integrative Medicine). Unlike pharmacologic modalities, acupuncture is fairly safe and less side effects or interactions with other treatment modalities (Wilkinson,

Biofeedback is used to treat many different medical problems. Some being traumatic injury, gain control over their pain, anxiety, headaches, hypertension, and Raynaud's disease. Using biofeedback techniques is a way to get the patient to recognize the stressors and triggers that brings on their pain that way they can stop the pain that is normally for some chronic or others it is acute pain.The article that I chose was “Biofeedback: A way to regain some control over pain,” written by Anthony Witney and was published in the “Journal of Family Practice.” The “Journal of Family Practice” writes about a wide range of medical topics since it is a journal about family health. The journal will write about anything from geriatrics, vaccines, men’s

Moreover, I assisted many other patients who were in severe pain on my previous clinical placements. But as it said, pain is a subjective experience (Mills, Torrance & Smith, 2016). I think I successfully managed most of those patients and their pain levels. I also received pretty positive feedback from my buddy nurses and patients. But the story that I above mentioned was very challenging. However, what I learnt a lot from that particular experience. It made me realise that it is worthy to use Interpersonal skills, known as non- verbal and verbal communication. These skills are essential as advanced nurse practitioners must be able to assess and analyse what they are doing and critically reflect on their actions to improve patient outcomes

The International Association for the Study of Pain defines pain as “an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage, or described in terms of such damage” (1979). Pain is actually the culprit behind warranting a visit to a physician office for many people (Besson, 1999). Notoriously unpleasant, pain could also pose a threat as both a psychological and economic burden (Phillips, 2006). Sometimes pain does happen without any damage of tissue or any likely diseased state. The reasons for such pain are poorly understood and the term used to describe such type of pain is “psychogenic pain”. Also, the loss of productivity and daily activity due to pain is also significant. Pain engulfs a trillion dollars of GDP for lost work time and disability payments (Melnikova, 2010). Untreated pain not only impacts a person suffering from pain but also impacts their whole family. A person’s quality of life is negatively impacted by pain and it diminishes their ability to concentrate, work, exercise, socialize, perform daily routines, and sleep. All of these negative impacts ultimately lead to much more severe behavioral effects such as depression, aggression, mood alterations, isolation, and loss of self-esteem, which pose a great threat to human society.