Chronic pain is a common and debilitating condition for which patients often seek complementary therapies. Amanda Howarth explores the benefits of aromatherapy
HE USE of complementary therapies is increasing, especially among people with a chronic illness that does not respond well to conventional treatment. Aromatherapy massage in particular is being used more frequently, and is now available in some areas of the NHS for the management of chronic pain.
Nursing Standard. 19, 17, 20-21. doi: 10.7748/ns.19.17.20.s27
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