Tag: acupuncture

Close up of hand in blue gloves inserting dry needling into muscles
February 13, 2024/Chronic Pain

What’s the Difference Between Dry Needling and Acupuncture?

Both can help reduce pain, but they’re very different in terms of origins, philosophies and practices

male doing yoga breathing exercises seated on a bed
December 17, 2023/Lung

Should You Try an Alternative Asthma Treatment?

The effectiveness and safety of many of these options are unknown, so it’s best to stick to traditional care

Close up of dry needling
December 13, 2023/Chronic Pain

Dry Needling: What It Is and How It Works

As part of a larger treatment strategy, it can help decrease muscle tightness and reduce pain

person lying on their stomach with many small needles in their back
October 26, 2023/Wellness

What Do ‘Complementary’ and ‘Alternative’ Medicine Really Mean?

These terms are becoming outdated as providers turn to an ‘integrative’ approach instead

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Person lying on exam table gets accupuncture from doctor to help in conception.
February 20, 2023/Pregnancy & Childbirth

Acupuncture for Fertility: Can It Help You Get Pregnant?

It’s great for stress relief, which can go a long way when you’re trying to conceive

cupping therapy
June 2, 2022/Wellness

What Is Traditional Chinese Medicine?

These ancient practices are all about mind/body balance

moxibustion on acupuncture needles in skin on adult's back
February 8, 2022/Wellness

Moxibustion: What Is It and Does It Work?

This ancient treatment is often a complement to acupuncture

An acupuncturist applies ear seeds, or small latex stickers, to a person's ear.
December 19, 2021/Wellness

Thinking About Using Ear Seeds? What You Should Know

An acupuncturist explains how they can help promote symptom relief

tools used for gua sha
June 13, 2021/Chronic Pain

Why Gua Sha Might Be Good For You

Find out what it is and how it can help the body heal

A senior woman suffering from a backache getting out of bed.
April 12, 2021/Chronic Pain

Lifestyle Changes To Ease Back Pain

Going beyond medications, physical therapy and injections

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