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Schmerz (Berlin, Germany)
Oct, 2023;37 (5): 330-335.

[Complementary methods in the treatment of complex regional pain syndrome].

T Gabriel, P Klose
Author Information
  1. T Gabriel: Klinik f��r Naturheilkunde & Integrative Medizin, KEM | Evang. Kliniken Essen-Mitte, Am Deimelsberg 34a, 45276, Essen, Deutschland. t.gabriel@kem-med.com.
  2. P Klose: Klinik f��r Naturheilkunde & Integrative Medizin, KEM | Evang. Kliniken Essen-Mitte, Am Deimelsberg 34a, 45276, Essen, Deutschland.
PMID: 37268791 DOI: 10.1007/s00482-023-00724-7

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) affects 10-15% of patients following injuries (fractures, surgery) to the outer extremities and people after a stroke. The affected area hurts, is inflamed and lacks strength, while mobility and sensitivity are restricted. Complementary medicine as part of integrative medicine offers additional effective treatment options.
RESEARCH QUESTION: Complementary therapies that extend the guideline recommendations, demonstrate clinical evidence and/or are plausible are presented.
RESULTS: Mind-body medicine procedures (mindfulness, relaxation, yoga, Qi Gong, etc.) support the patient's self-efficacy and stimulate the vagus nerve as well as promoting the reduction of pain, depression and anxiety and improving quality of life. Phytotherapeutics such as turmeric or stinging nettle have an anti-inflammatory effect. Water treatments reduce pain, and acupuncture and neural therapy can be tried.
CONCLUSIONS: Integrative, complementary medical therapy options support the CRPS patient in coping with their disease and the related pain. These options can play an important role in the multimodal, interdisciplinary treatment of this disease.

Keywords

Integrative medicine Mind-body therapies Neural therapy Phytotherapy Qigong

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MeSH Term

Humans
Quality of Life
Complementary Therapies
Mind-Body Therapies
Complex Regional Pain Syndromes
Pain
English Abstract Journal Article Review

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