chronic pain
Can acupuncture help chronic neck pain? Got a pain in the neck? Acupuncture is an important tool in the relief and treatment of chronic neck pain. Acupuncture works to correct balances in the nervous system that is leading to pain and inflammation. Acupuncture can help to relieve muscle pain and spasms and has been shown…
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3 Things your doctor doesn’t tell you about postherpetic neuralgia Just go through the excruciating rash and pain from shingles, only to be left with even worse fire-flares of postherpetic neuralgia? You are not alone, it is estimated that 18-41% of people how get shingles get PHN. What causes the pain of postherpetic neuralgia? The…
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Can acupuncture help gout? Does the light touch of your bed sheet on your feet cause excruciating pain in your big toe? You may have gout. Gout aka gouty arthritis is common and is a complex form of arthritis. It occurs when uric acid crystals build up in the blood and accumulate in your joint. It…
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What causes neck muscle pain? The most common causes of neck muscle pain are stress, initial injury, or trauma. Neck pain such as whiplash can occur after a car accident or a fall. Stress can often lead to neck pain and lead to muscle pain, tension, and other symptoms such as headache or sleep issues.…
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How do you fix chronic neck pain? Did you know that neck pain is one of the three most frequently reported complaints relating to body pains? Intense or serious neck pain can be quite debilitating. Neck pain that is often intense can lead to missed time from work, poor concentration, low energy, and sleep disturbance.…
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7 Reasons to Try Acupuncture At Starting Point Acupuncture in Bothell, Washington, we do things a little differently. Dr. Heintze specializes in chronic and hard to treat cases and often people do not know that acupuncture can help more than just pain. We often hear “I wish I would have started months ago.” As people…
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What really helps with fibromyalgia pain? Those who suffer from fibromyalgia know about the daily widespread pain, fatigue, foggy head, and often sleep problems that accompany it. Often we hear at Starting Point Acupuncture, “I have tried everything else and this is my last resort” or “My doctor keeps wanting to put me on more…
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Two Secrets to Migraine Prevention Are you one of those people who feel plagued by chronic and relentless migraines? Do they interfere with your day-to-day activities and affect your ability to work? Are you frustrated that your doctor keeps recommending prescription drugs that don’t work and lead to more side effects than actually helping curb…
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Does acupuncture really work for migraines? It is estimated that 12-16% of people in the United States suffer from migraines. Migraine headaches are often described as a “headache on steroids.” Common symptoms are mild to severe throbbing and pain in the head often worsened by light, motion, and noise. Migraines can be accompanied by nausea…
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Can 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…
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