Handbook of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Musculoskeletal Conditions

This pioneering and practical handbook presents the author's unique clinical experience in the assessment and acupuncture treatment of 63 musculoskeletal and soft tissue conditions and also provides valuable clinical notes offering an insight into the treatment involved.Compact format - easy to use and practical for the clinicA desktop reference book - ideal for the practitioner who already has a basic knowledge of acupuncture63 common musculoskeletal conditions are included - focuses on what the practitioner needs to knowEach condition is described by an experienced acupuncturist working in China - the first ever examples in the English languageEdited by a GP from the UK who uses acupuncture in day-to-day practice - making this book span TCM and the Western Acupuncture practicesIncludes Western perspective on disease descriptions, needling depth, needling precautions and integration of treatmentEasy-to-read format - with tables to facilitate rapid referenceUseful diagrams illustrating the location of standard and special acupuncture points