It’s important to consider all of your options before using medications long-term for pain. Here’s why (and alternatives for finding relief).
How You Can Manage Your Pain Without Medications With OMT, Acupuncture and an Anti-Inflammatory Diet
Dry Needling: How This Time-Tested Method Sticks it to Muscle Pain
Dry needling for acute or chronic pain targets trigger points that develop within stressed muscles. The needle can stimulate them to release so that the muscle can return to normal mobility with less pain.
Need Pain Relief? Try Acupuncture Instead of Opioids
A recent advisory recommends opioid-free, non-addictive alternatives, like acupuncture, as a first step in relieving pain.
Painful Arthritis in Your Knee? Acupuncture May Bring Relief
When osteoarthritis makes your knee ache, day after day, you’re looking for relief. Acupuncture is one of the first lines of defense now recommended against chronic pain, especially in the knee.
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How Blending Eastern and Western Medicine Helps You Manage Chronic Pain
Blending Eastern and Western medicine can be the best therapy for chronic pain. Cleveland Clinic’s Hong Shen, MD, pain management specialist and acupuncturist, explains why and how.
How Acupuncture Can Be a Valuable Addition to Your Medical Care
Clinical studies show that acupuncture bolsters the body’s nervous and endocrine systems, and has an anti-inflammatory effect, which can reverse disease
