pain management
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…
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Can acupuncture help neuropathy pain? Diseases of the nervous system are call neuropathies. There are many different types and classifications depending on where to disease and origin is. In addition, there can be single nerve involvement like in carpal tunnel syndrome or multiple nerves can be affected and interfere with a wide area. Neuropathy is…
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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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Top myths about acupuncture you should stop believing right now I have found in my years of clinical practice many people have questions about acupuncture. Does it work? How does it work? Is it woo woo? I LOVE talking about acupuncture and debunking the common myths about acupuncture! I believe so strongly in the…
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Link between celiac disease and nerve damage Did you know that there is a link between celiac disease and nerve damage? In a recent article published in Time magazine, discusses new findings regarding celiac disease (CD) from a longitudinal study done in Sweden. The article highlights findings from the scientific journal JAMA Neurology which looked at data…
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What are the benefits of green tea? There are many health benefits of drinking green tea. Green tea, which is produced from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, has been found to have many health benefits. These benefits include being: anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, even neuro-protective, and has shown benefits in cardiovascular disease. Green tea is composed of several key…
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Acupuncture for Knee Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis of the knees is very prevalent in today’s society. It is considered a severe degenerative arthritis. According to the American College of Rheumatology, nearly 30 million people are affected. Knee osteoarthritis is characterized by pain, swelling, decreased range of motion and stiffness in the joint itself. This can also sometimes…
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Acupuncture for Sports Injuries Are you a weekend warrior? Or just love being active? Sports related injuries can hinder you reaching your exercise goals. If you play pickelball and are not able to play due to elbow pain, a long distance runner, or hurt your ankle or foot playing soccer, there is hope for pain…
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How to relieve an ocular migraine? What is an ocular migraine? Migraine is a common, chronic, intermittently disabling neurovascular disorder. Migraines are thought to have the greatest prevalence between 35 and 45 years of age. The International Headache Society has classified migraine with six subtypes, including ocular migraines. Ocular migraines (may also be referred to…
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Most Effective Tactics to Beat Fibromyalgia At Starting Point, we specialize in hard to treat cases such as fibromyalgia aka Fibro. What exactly is fibromyalgia? It is defined as a generalized chronic disorder that affects the musculoskeletal system and is often associated with other symptoms such as fatigue, anxiety, sleep disturbance, and widespread pain. Fibro…
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