Pain: An Evidence-Based Approach Through the Auricular Acupuncture Microsystem
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چکیده
The auricular acupuncture microsystem has been clinically proven to be an effective tool for the treatment of both acute and chronic pain. The auricular acupuncture microsystem provides a clear mapping of all the body organs and structures including that of the various brain structures. Some of the brain structures known to be involved in pain perception and pain modulation can be directly treated through their projection sites on the ear.
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