The sciatic nerve is commonly subject to irritation in two places: first, at the roots of nerves exiting the spine in the lower back before they bundle together to form the sciatic nerve, and second, in the hip region where the sciatic nerve passes through a key structural balance point. Whether the inflammation results from… Continue Reading
Shingles is the outbreak of the herpes zoster, the virus repsonsilbe for chicken pox, resulting in skin lesions, small fluid filled vesicles, and pain that transmits along the sensory nerve root from the spine never crossing the midline. In its more virulent forms it affects the eye and should be taken very seriously. Acupuncture, although… Continue Reading
Acupuncture can improve how we use our own structure. The changes we make in response to treatment can equally influence both the pain and inflammation of injury states, as well as certain sports performance related parameters such as speed and power. As an athlete, you condition your body to improve muscle contraction force and reaction… Continue Reading
All patients, and particularly athletes or other physically active individuals, may benefit from acupuncture’s muscle-cueing, motor pattern influences to address the faulty body mechanics that predispose one to injury. This holds for acute injury with an abrupt onset as well as insidious inflammatory conditions. In truth, many so-called “over-use” injuries are really “improper-use” injuries that… Continue Reading
Acupuncture is one of the most studied of all post stroke recovery treatments. Studies as early as the 1980’s in Scandanvian countries documented faster and more complete recovery in the acupuncture treated groups. From scalp acupuncture to peripheral needling, acupuncture is an effective tool in all forms of stroke. Continue Reading
Generally, tendonitis will develop when the stresses on a tendon overwhelm the body’s repair mechanisms. This may occur in a poorly designed exercise regimen with inadequate rest periods or inappropriate conditioning for the physical challenges of an activity. Any activity performed frequently with poor body mechanics will place stress on some structural weak link—often a… Continue Reading
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or CFS is a debilitating chronic not well understood syndrome. It consists of a constellation of symptoms from debilitating fatigue, myalgias, arthralgias and sleep disturbance to Migraine activity, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), cognitive dysfunction and exercise intolerance. 70% of the people diagnosed with this syndrome also meet the criterion for Fibromyalgia Syndrome… Continue Reading
Recent studies indicate that acupuncture cannot only have an impact on the production of immune system entities but also have extended periods of time where these entities are then active in the host. These studies have been carried out in animal and human studies. Continue Reading
Multiple Sclerosis or MS is a disorder in which the protective covering of the central nervous system is lost, a process known as demylination. The process of demeyination effects the ability of the nerve to transmit impulses. These areas where myelin is lost are known as plaques and are found throughout the brain and spinal… Continue Reading
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Increased body fluid levels during pregnancy can lead to inflammatory discomfort, particularly carpal tunnel syndrome. Acupuncture offers a safe drug-free treatment which can reduce the local swelling and reduce pain. Continue Reading
Acupuncture has a strong stimulating effect on the uterus and can be used to stimulate labor. This treatment is appropriate within the last two weeks before the due date. Continue Reading
Late in pregnancy, hormones are released which loosen ligaments and prepare the pelvis for the changes required to allow the baby to be born. During this time, many women suffer from lower back and sacroiliac pain. Acupuncture is an effective treatment for reducing this pain and the inflammation which comes with it. With this pain… Continue Reading
Acupuncture has been shown to be effective in numerous studies of morning sickness (citation needed). In addition to needle treatment, patients are instructed in home based treatments they can perform when feeling particularly nauseated. Continue Reading
After childbirth many new mothers have physical and emotional conditions which can benefit from acupuncture treatment. Post-partum depression can be helped with regular treatments but is a serious condition which women should always consult with their primary care physician about. Adjusting to the rapid changes after pregnancy as well as stresses on the body caused… Continue Reading
While acupuncture is often used to stimulate labor, it can be used in the weeks before the due date to prepare for childbirth Continue Reading
Acupuncture treatment has been used for thousands of years to increase fertility and promote pregnancy. In recent years it has been shown to be effective in increasing the success rate of in vitro fertilization (citation needed). Frequency and type of treatment will be determined in consultation with your acupuncturist depending on the history of previous… Continue Reading
Urinary tract infections (UTI) are one of the most common, easily treatable infections. Symptoms of a UTI may include frequent, painful urination, pelvic or back pain, cloudy or discolored urine, and in more severe cases fever. Signs and symptoms will depend on where the infection is located in the urinary tract (kidneys, bladder or urethra),… Continue Reading
