Acupuncture has been around for thousands of years. But you may have been afraid to try it because of a fear of needles. Our acupuncturist dispels some of the common myths surrounding this ancient medicine.
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Want to Quit Smoking? Acupuncture Can Help You With Cravings
If you’re trying to quit smoking, acupuncture is a natural way to help you curb your craving for nicotine.
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.
How You Can Manage Your Pain Without Medications With OMT, Acupuncture and an Anti-Inflammatory Diet
It’s important to consider all of your options before using medications long-term for pain. Here’s why (and alternatives for finding relief).
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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.
Can Your Low Back Pain Go Away Without Treatment?
Is it time to see someone for that back pain you’ve had for a few weeks? Get the truth from a spine physician about the chances you’ll need medical care.
Is Your Back Pain Relentless? Try 5 Wellness Fixes
Do you wake with a horrific backache each morning? Or wince with pain when you stand up after a long day at the computer? Take these five steps toward wellness, and you’ll notice you’re feeling and functioning better.
Stressed? Try This Easy 9-Minute Acupressure Exercise
If you feel stressed or anxious, here’s a remedy you may not have considered before: acupressure.
COPD: Can Acupuncture Help?
Acupuncture, a technique used in Eastern Medicine, may hold promise to COPD sufferers as shown in the data from a recent clinical trial, published in the May edition of Archives of Internal Medicine. According to the American Lung Association, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death in the United States. … Read More
