Medical Acupuncture Gaining Acceptance by the U.S. Air Force

PRlog.org | 2008-12-18

Medical acupuncture, which is acupuncture performed by a licensed physician trained at a conventional medical school, is being used increasingly for pain control. Richard Niemtzow, MD, PhD, MPH, Editor-in-Chief of Medical Acupuncture, a peer-reviewed journal and the official journal of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture, is at the forefront of these efforts in the military.

The technique developed by Dr. Niemtzow has been so successful that the Air Force will begin teaching “Battlefield Acupuncture” to physicians deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan in early 2009. “Battlefield Acupuncture” can relieve severe pain lasting several days.

Based on modern neurophysiological concepts, Niemtzow developed a variation of acupuncture that involves inserting very tiny semi-permanent needles into very specific acupoints in the skin on the ear to block pain signals from reaching the brain. This method can lessen the need for pain medications that may cause adverse or allergic reactions or addiction.

Click here to read complete news article

Related Medical Tourism News

Focus Area

Rejuve Dr Edgar Torres, Cancun, Mexico

Rejuve is a top-notch plastic surgery clinic by Dr. Edgar Torres in Cancun, Mexico. They provide the best aesthetic procedures for face and body using the most advanced techniques and at affordable prices. The key procedures include Facelift, Neck Lift, Blepharoplasty, Brow Lift, Liposculpture, Abdominoplasty, Breast Augmentation and Brazilian Butt Lift.

View Center
Institute of Cell Therapy, Kiev, Ukraine

Institute of Cell Therapy in Kiev, Ukraine, develops and implements the newest scientific achievements in the area of cellular therapy to medical practice, uniting classic methods of treatment and modern science-intensive biomedical technologies.

View Center
Dental Brush Tijuana, Tijuana, Mexico

Dental Brush located in Tijuana, Mexico provides the latest dental treatment Dental Crowns, Dentures, Tooth Extractions, Dental Implants, Traditional and Cosmetic Braces, Dental Bonding, Teeth Whitening, Child Dentistry, and many more. The unit provides comfortable and precise dental treatment with updated vision and equipment.

View Center
Stand Up Prosthetic Urology Center of Excellence, Seoul, South Korea

Stand Up Prosthetic Urology Center of Excellence for Penile Implants is located at the heart of Gangnam, also known as the Beverly Hills of South Korea. Our state of the art facility consists of an outpatient office, 2 OR rooms, a sterilizing room, as well as several recovery rooms. We are also proud to host our very own American patient liaison, who is always available to meet any and all of our overseas patients’ needs during their stay in South Korea.

View Center
Reviva Clinic, Chandigarh, India

Reviva Clinic, located in Chandigarh, India, is a modern center where hair transplant and several other procedures are carried out by the in-house team.

View Center

Best Stem Cell Therapy for Cerebral Palsy in New Delhi, India Now at $10,250 for $10250

Are you searching for the most affordable stem cell therapy for Cerebral palsy? The package available in New Delhi, India can be the one that you are looking for.

View Package
Beautiful Smile Makeover in Tijuana, Mexico at an Affordable Price for $8000

Smile Makeover is the procedure that is not only changing your teeth but also has a huge impact on the full face! That's why we are prepared a unique smile makeover package in Tijuana. Get free quotes now.

View Package
Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve at Surgimed Clinica in Ensenada Mexico for $6800

Surgimed Clinica, in Ensenada, Mexico is one of the expert clinics that perform Gastric Sleeve (Laparoscopic) and it costs ONLY USD $6,800.

View Package
Best Package for ACL Repair in Guadalajara, Mexico for $7000

Read about the best ACL Repair in Guadalajara, Mexico. Get this treatment procedure at affordable price of $7,000 on an average.

View Package
Stem Cell Therapy for Brain Injury in Tijuana Mexico for $8300

Thanks to stem cell therapy, recovery from brain injury is now possible. Check out this package available in Tijuana, Mexico.

View Package