'The patient feels better almost immediately. And it's so rewarding to me that I can make someone else feel better.'
But the VA hospital in Tomah, Wisconsin is helping veterans reduce their pain, with pins instead.CBS 2’s Marie Saavedra explains how the treatment is now giving vets nearly instant pain relief.
Pain. For Scott Gomer, it’ s a part of life. The Air Force veteran’s back pain is manageable. But nothing Gomer has tried has completely takes his pain away.“I guess when I had the opportunity, I thought I might give it a try and see if it works with me,” Gomer said.“The conversation is no longer what’s the matter with you, it’s what matters to you. It’s an amazing way to look at health,” said nurse practitioner Nancy Patterson.
The procedure is fast. Nurse practitioner Nancy Patterson can insert the pins in both ears in less than five minutes. And its nearly painless.But staff and vets say the biggest benefit to battlefield acupuncture is the results. One in three veterans reports a reduction in pain after one treatment. Scott said his back pain went from a three to a one seconds after the last pin went into his ear.“I love this. The patient feels better almost immediately,” Patterson said.
Easy and more accessible than ever. The VA recently expanded its battlefield acupuncture program to offer the therapy at its outpatient clinics.Giving vets hope for a life with fewer pills and relief from pain.Marie Saavedra is back where it all began! She grew up in Evanston and is a graduate of the Missouri School of Journalism.
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