Prevention and Treatment of Neck, Shoulder, Back, and Leg Pain

Author: Chen Zhaojun
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book is divided into 2 parts, totaling 11 chapters. The first part is a general introduction to neck, shoulder, waist, and leg pain, describing the history of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Western medicine in treating these conditions, etiology and epidemiology, history taking and clinical examinations, common treatment methods, prevention and diet, and common exercise methods. The second part is a detailed discussion of 40 common diseases affecting the neck, shoulder, waist, hip, and knee, introducing their summaries, etiology, clinical manifestations, home care and nursing, functional exercises, and treatments. The focus is on home care and functional exercises, accompanied by 151 illustrations for easy reference during practice or exercise. The book is concise in text and clear in illustrations, making it suitable for primary care surgeons and patients. Suitable for primary care surgeons and patients.