Pain Treatment by Anatomical Area
Head
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Meniere’s disease
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Migraine
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Otitis
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Sinusitis
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T.M. J.
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
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Gum inflammation
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Oral ulcers
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Post dental gum and jaw trauma
Neck
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Cervical arthrosis
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Torticollis
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Stenosis
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Thorax
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Dorsal Arthrosis
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Intercostal pain
Lumbar
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Lumbar disc herniation
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Stenosis
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Lumbar arthrosis
Knee
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Knee pain
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Anterior / posterior cruciate ligament
Lower leg
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Shin splints
Ankle
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Achilles tendinitis
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Heel spurs
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Plantar facitis
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Calcaneal heel spurs
Immunological
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Fibromyalgia
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Shingles
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Psoriasis
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Colitis
Visceral
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Ulcerative colitis
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Crohn’s
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Menstrual pain
Sacrum
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Sacro-iliac joint pain
Shoulder
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Frozen shoulder
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Rotator cuff
Elbow
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Tennis elbow
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Golfer’s elbow
Wrist
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Carpal tunnel
Fingers
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Finger arthritis
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Thumb sprain
Hip
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Bursitis
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Piriformis Strain
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Pelvic floor pain
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Sciatica
Thigh
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Iliotibial band
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Sciatica
Reprinted by permission of Theralase
The therapeutic tool kit used by Immumed practitioners to treat pain, be it in its manifestation and more importantly in its origin, ranges from the traditional, (classical and chinese osteopathy- zhenggu-tuina); (classical acupuncture and modern neurophysiological acupuncture - auricular medicine) to ultra-sophisticated computerized microcurrent therapies and state of the art fiber optic laser technologies.
Whether the pain is of neurological origin (headaches, sciatic), of inflammatory origin (bursitis, tendinitis, colitis) of hormonal origin (PMS, painful periods) of myofascial origin (fibromyalgia, rheumatism) of degenerative origin (degenerative disc disease, arthritis, arthrosis) of impingement origin (carpal tunnel, herniated disc), trauma induced origin (M.V.A- Sorts injuries) of immune origin (shingles, fibromyalgia), Immumed therapists have the tools, and most importantly the expertise to eliminate chronic inflammation and pain.
Comparison of Acute and Chronic Inflammation
Acute Inflammation
Causative Agents
Trauma
Injury to tissues
Pathogenic: Bacteria - Viruses- Yeasts - Molds and parasites
Major White Blood Cells Involved
Neutrophils
Basophils
Eosinophiles
Macrophages
Monocytes
Primary Inflammation Mediators
Eicosanoids
Vasoactive amines
Duration
Short-few days
Outcome
Inflammation gets better after a few days, if not becomes chronic inflammation
Chronic Inflammation
Causative Agents
Non- degradable pathogens and metabolites
Overactive immune responses
Chronic, persistent infections, foreign bodies
Improper food and drink
Sedentary lifestyle
Chronic insomnia
Suppressed or repressed emotions
Major White Blood Cells Involved
Macrophages
Lymphocytes
Plasma cells
Fibroblasts
Primary Inflammation Mediators
R.O.S. (reactive oxygen species) IFN-Y
Hydrolytic enzymes
IL6
Duration
Months to years
Outcome
Destruction of tissues
Fibrosis of tissues
Necrosis of tissues
Pain