Back Pain
Many people who have chronic low back pain have found acupuncture to be helpful. Acupuncture can help reduce the discomfort associated with back pain.
Is acupuncture good for low back pain? Statistics show that almost eight out of 10 people experience low back pain at some point during their life. Seeking medical treatment for back pain is very common. Back pain can affect people of all ages, from adolescents to the elderly and is the third most common reason…
Find Out MoreWhat options are there for relieving arthritis pain? Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis among adults and affects joints in the hands, lower back and neck, causing great discomfort and reduced mobility for millions. Along with joint pain, people also suffer from sleep disturbances, lower mood, and fatigue. Typical Western treatments for osteoarthritis…
Find Out MoreCan acupuncture help Notalgia Paresthetica? Suffer from relentless itching and skin irritation in your mid-back that just won’t go away? You may have a sensory neuropathy called notalgia paresthetica. Notalgia paresthetica is a chronic sensory neuropathy commonly seen in older females. It presents with one sided itching over the mid-back area between scapula and spine. These…
Find Out MoreWhy don’t steroid injections always work for sciatica? Have a sharp pain that goes from your butt down to your knee or ankle? Most people know what sciatica is but many do not know or understand why that have it or why some therapies do nothing to help with the pain long-term. Which begs the…
Find Out MoreCan ankylosing spondylitis get better? Ankylosing spondylitis (AS), is a chronic inflammatory disease involving the spine and often the sacroiliac (SI) joint. People with ankylosing spondylitis often report chronic pain and stiffness affecting activity and quality of life. AS is an autoimmune disease and often is associated with high inflammatory markers and chronic inflammation. What…
Find Out MoreCan acupuncture really help chronic pain? Chronic pain affects approximately 50 million Americans or just over 20 percent of the adult population, according to a study from the Center for Disease Control. Chronic pain can be caused by many things. Most commonly: back sprain, injury, nerve damage, and is associated with conditions such as arthritis,…
Find Out MoreWhat is neuropathic pain? Neuropathic pain is quite common and is caused by nerve damage. This nerve damage can be triggered by diabetes, post-herpetic neuralgia “shingles,” post-stroke complications, or idiopathic “unknown cause.” People often describe the pain as severe, typically burning, tingling, sometimes sharp or stabbing pains. The pain can be constant or come and…
Find Out MoreDid you know that Acupuncture was found to repair injured nerves? In a recent study in the journal Neural Regeneration Research, found that acupuncture can help repair injured nerves. The study measured the effectiveness of acupuncture on nerve function by measuring nerve conduction using electromyography. Electromyography is a diagnostic tool used to measure nerve health and…
Find Out More7 Ways To Alleviate Arthritis Arthritis is a condition characterized by painful inflammation and stiffness in the joints. According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 52.5 million U.S. adults suffer from either arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, fibromyalgia, or lupus. If you have arthritis, check out these 7 ways to alleviate arthritis. #1)…
Find Out MoreRelieve Your Arthritis With Acupuncture Arthritis is a painful and oftentimes debilitating condition that’s characterized by inflammation within one or more joints. According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 2 people will develop osteoarthritis of the knee by the age of 85. It’s important to note, however, that there are…
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