Course Overview

Many patients come to the clinic for complaints related to pain and trauma. While acupuncture remains the foundation for treatment, integrating Chinese herbal medicine, both internal and external, can help the patient make significant progress. In this recorded webinar, Dr. Fratkin discusses trauma-related complaints including acute injury with swelling, acute soft-tear injuries, muscle strain, wounds, and chronic pain following trauma. Non-traumatic pain conditions will include arthritis, lower back pain, sciatic pain, knee pain, and neck pain. Following an overview of the etiology and pathophysiology of the various conditions, Dr. Fratkin also presents available herbal products and custom formulas for both internal and external application, with emphasis on ingredient composition. Most formulas discussed are available in product form, with certain custom prescriptions for advanced herbalists. Extensive handout notes are included with the recorded course.

Course Objectives

• Pattern differentiation for pain patterns
• Various herbal protocols and products for acute and chronic trauma
• Application of topical plasters and liniments for acute and chronic trauma and pain
• Specific herbal formulas for muscle cramping, arthritis, inflammatory joints
• Specific herbal formulas for lower back, sciatic and neck pain

Course Outline

0 hrs - 15 minPain in Traditional Chinese Medicine

15 min - 30 minHerbs to Areas of Body

30 min - 45 minImportant Herbs in Trauma and Pain

45 min - 1 hrsAcute injury with swelling and bruising

1 hrs - 1.5 hrsTopical liniments, patches, compresses

1.5 hrs - 2 hrsChronic pain following trauma

2 hrs - 2.5 hrsHeadache due to trauma

2.5 hrs - 3 hrsMuscle pain and cramping

3 hrs - 3.25 hrsWind-cold-damp bi (Arthritis)

3.25 hrs - 3.5 hrsHeat bi (Inflammatory joints)

3.5 hrs - 4 hrsBack pain