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If traditional treatment for chronic pain fails, there are other options to consider. There are alternative therapies, such as acupuncture, spinal manipulation, herbs and supplements, as well as lifestyle changes, such as exercise. Specific conditions may also offer several other medications or treatments to try, such as is the case with back pain. Sometimes surgery is an option when traditional methods have failed.
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Vagus Nerve Stimulation: Promising Fibromyalgia Treatment Possibility
A pilot study published online this month in the journal Pain Medicine evaluated the safety and effectiveness of vagus nerve stimulation for patients with treatment-resistant fibromyalgia.The vagus nerve is actually a pair of nerves, also known as the tenth cranial nerve. The term “vagus” is Latin for “wandering”…
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