Category Archives: Acupuncture and Pain

Acupuncture for pain relief and pain management

Acupuncture Side Effects

The majority of my patients have reported to me that in addition to relieving their pain, they felt better overall.  And they further asked, did the acupuncture do that? The answer is yes!!! Side effects of acupuncture occur frequently and … Continue reading

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What Does Acupuncture Feel Like?

A common assumption about acupuncture is that it hurts. You are, after all, getting stuck with needles. Fear of pain from acupuncture needles is one of the most common reasons why people do not try acupuncture.  Often, to the patient’s … Continue reading

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Acupuncture Tune Up

Many patients come in for Acupuncture seeking treatment for a specific problem – low back pain, neck & shoulder pain, insomnia, digestion issues, etc.  For most patients, after the specific problem is resolved we transition them to acupuncture maintenance program. … Continue reading

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Sciatic Nerve Pain

Sciatic nerve pain can literally be a huge pain in the butt.  It is the largest nerve in the body, which consists of a large bundle of smaller nerves that begin in the lumbar spine, travel down the buttocks, and … Continue reading

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Acupuncture Relieves Heel Pain & Plantar Fasciitis

Recent research from Guangzhou Dongsheng Hospital and Guangzhou Social Welfare House1 indicates acupuncture is an effective and safe treatment for heel pain.  Heel pain is a common foot condition often characterized by intense pain, especially when placing weight onto the … Continue reading

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Benefits of Acupuncture for Golfers

Golf is a low-impact sport (until a bad swing hits the ground) and it’s generally a low-risk sport.  According to the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), the average golfer plays 37 rounds per year and is practicing more … Continue reading

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The First Day Of Spring

Today is the first day of Spring. With spring’s sunshine and flowers come wind and pollen, which for many people signals the beginning of allergy season. Tree pollens are the most prevalent pollens in the spring and many trees are … Continue reading

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Reducing Stress

Stress is one of the biggest causes of health problems in many of our  lives: it can cause heart disease, depression, anxiety, insomnia, physical pain, weight problems, and more.  Your doctor, family and friends repeatedly tell you, you should reduce … Continue reading

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33 Minute Auricular Stress Buster

Auricular Acupuncture is one of the best ways to relieve stress by calming the mind and helping the body to relax. In only 33-minutes, you can feel rested, restored and energized. Take a lunch break and return to work feeling … Continue reading

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Acupuncture and Injury & Post-Operative Recovery

Injuries occurring from sports, work or auto accidents and surgical interventions are due to trauma or overuse involving the musculoskeletal system and its soft tissues. Trauma to soft tissues, including ligaments, tendons and muscles are generally the result from falls, … Continue reading

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