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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 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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Flip-Flops and Foot Pain

In the past two years, I have noticed an increase with patients with plantar fasciitis and foot pain in general.  The majority of the patients who have foot pain wear flip flops on regular bases, if not daily. Average American … Continue reading

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