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Another year is winding down, take advantage of unused Acupuncture benefits.

This is the time of the year I like to remind you take advantage of your remaining Acupuncture  benefits. If you have a medical savings account, such as HSA or FSA, you may use it to pay for your Acupuncture … Continue reading

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Research: Acupuncture Reduces Lower Back Pain

A recent research showed that acupuncture is effective for the treatment of chronic low back pain. Researchers studied patients with back pain in a rehabilitation clinic in Germany. There were two groups in the research: group 1 received acupuncture plus … Continue reading

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On pins and needles

Perez, now 53 years old, has been running for 37 years. A former track star and marathoner, Perez continues to run—seven miles, four times a week. But after many years of running, he could no longer ignore the chronic pain … 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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Acupuncture for Sports Injury

An injury occurring from sports is mostly due to trauma or overuse and involves the musculoskeletal system and its soft tissues. Trauma to these soft tissues, including ligaments, tendons and muscles are generally the result from falls, blows, sprains/strains, collisions, … Continue reading

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Acupuncture Relieves Sciatica Pain

With the increase of people experiencing Sciatica, patients have resorted to various forms of treatments. Acupuncture for Sciatica is a solution that people are exploring.  Acupuncture can be used in conjunction with other treatments, Massage or Chiropractic, for controlling and … Continue reading

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Pain, Our Body’s Communicator

Pain is our body’s communication process to let us know that something is not quite right.  We may not like pain, but it is our body only method of communications.  Our body’s communication system, which is our nervous system, delivers … Continue reading

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Acupuncture and Runner’s Knee

Runner’s Knee is commonly referred to as Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.  Runner’s Knee isn’t always a singular condition, rather a term used to describe a number of disorders with different causes that all create the same relative discomfort. Some of the most … Continue reading

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Acupuncture Alleviates Arthritis Pain

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention one out of every three Americans (an estimated 70 million people) is affected by a form of arthritis. Arthritis is the leading cause of disability.  In many cases acupuncture can alleviate … Continue reading

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