title: Acupuncture for musculoskeletal disorders.
abstract: There are numerous medical and surgical approaches to canine and feline musculoskeletal disorders. Acupuncture was found to be beneficial in cases in which analgesics and anti-inflammatory medications have been ineffective or have demonstrated side effects, and in cases in which surgery was not recommended. It appears that acupuncture not only provides long-term analgesia but also increases circulation to the affected areas and decreases inflammation. Techniques and selection of appropriate acupuncture points depend on the condition treated.
authors.affiliation: Veterinary Institute for Therapeutic Alternatives, Sherman, Connecticut.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Schoen
mesh_terms: D015669:Acupuncture Points; D015670:Acupuncture Therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D004285:Dogs; D008297:Male; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*