In medical science, methods are constantly evolving that aim to alleviate chronic conditions such as neck and back pain. One such approach leverages the body’s inherent healing abilities to repair damaged tissues and relieve pain. Understanding Neck and Back Pain Neck and back pain are prevalent issues
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Are you looking for non-invasive and drug-free forms of therapy to help alleviate the symptoms of cancer that you’re currently experiencing? An integrated cancer symptom management session with us might be just what you need to improve your overall wellness. Here’s what you should know about the benefits of integrated cancer symptom management.
What is Integrated Cancer Symptom Management?
Integrated cancer symptom management, also known as integrative oncology, is the term given to practice and forms of traditional and functional medicine that address patients as a whole. It includes therapies that work towards treating your physical, mental, and spiritual needs in order to promote and maintain well-being.
Integrated cancer symptom management therapies are usually low intensity, non-invasive, and drug-free. They can successfully be used on patients of all ages and include:
- Acupuncture
- Yoga, tai chi, and qigong
- Mindfulness-based meditation techniques
- Cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT)
- Massage therapy
- Integrative nutrition
- Body Movement Therapies
- Music therapy
What Are the Benefits of Integrated Cancer Symptom Management?
Switching to an integrated cancer symptom management treatment plan can offer multiple benefits. It can:
- Alleviate nausea and vomiting
- Improve mood
- Decrease stress, anxiety, and depression
- Improve digestion
- Decrease chronic pain
- Treat symptoms of fatigue
- Improve sleep
Integrative oncology practices seek to improve wellness by placing emphasis on healing the physical, mental, and spiritual needs of a patient.
What to Expect During an Integrated Cancer Symptom Management Appointment
If you’ve never had an integrative cancer symptom management session before, you might wonder what to expect during the appointment. A trained physician at reNu Medical & Injury Center will start off by asking you a series of questions to determine your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. From there, your physician will develop a treatment plan that’s individual to you and can include one or several forms of functional medicine such as acupuncture, yoga, music therapy, and CBT. Your progress will be evaluated during the course of treatment, with additional practices suggested based on your needs.
For more information about integrated cancer symptom management contact, contact reNu Medical & Injury Center at (302) 368-0124.
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Back and Neck Pain
Category: Back and Neck Pain
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Chiropractic Manipulation
Category: Chiropractic Manipulation
Overview Have you been experiencing chronic back pain? And have your other methods of treatment not yielding any improvements in your overall wellness? A chiropractic manipulation with us might be just what you need to get back to feeling better. Here’s what to know about chiropractic manipulation
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Laser Therapy
Category: Laser Therapy
Overview Have you recently been diagnosed with fibromyalgia? Or have you been in pain for quite a while and are ready to get back to feeling better? A laser therapy session with us might just be what you need for overall wellness. Here's what you should know about laser therapy for integrative medicine. What
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Massage Therapy
Category: Massage Therapy
Overview A massage session with us might be just what you need if you’ve been experiencing sudden muscle spasms, lower neck and back pain, or just an overall increase in stress. Here’s what you should know about massage therapy for functional and integrative medicine. Massage Therapy Massage therapy
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Migraines
Category: Migraines
Overview Have you recently experienced sudden neck or back pain? Or have you been in pain for quite some time and are ready to get back to feeling better? A chiropractic adjustment with us might just be what you need for overall wellness. Here’s what you should know about chiropractic adjustment for
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Prolotherapy
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Regenerative Medicine
What is Regenerative Medicine? Regenerative medicine is beneficial for healing many types of bone and soft tissue problems, including arthritis. Knees Shoulders Hips Elbows Ankles Wrists How Long Does it Take to Work? It does take some time for regenerative medicine to work because you are kickstarting
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Rheumatoid and Psoriatic Arthritis
Overview Have you been experiencing an increase in swelling and pain in your joints? Do you find yourself waking up sore and often unable to move your joints? An integrative rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis treatment session with us might be just what you need for overall wellness. Here's everything
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Sports Injuries
Category: Sports Injuries
Overview Have you recently had an acute shoulder dislocation while playing sports? Or have you been in pain for quite some time due to a chronic sports injury and are ready to get back to feeling better? A sports injury session with us might just be what you need for overall wellness. Here's what you
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