Can Acupuncture Help Loosen Up Knotted Back Muscles?
Muscle knots or myofascial trigger points (medical name) consist of tense muscle fibers. They tighten or contract even when the muscle is at rest. They often occur in the back and legs. Muscle knots can cause aching sensations and pain... Read More →
Acupuncture Stops Carpal Tunnel Wrist Pain, & Restores Dexterity
The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway. It is surrounded by bones and ligaments on the palm side of the hand. CTS occurs when the median gets pressurized. Carpal tunnel syndrome is characterized by a numbness and tingling sensation in... Read More →
Treating Menopause Naturally with Acupuncture
Menopause can be defined as the end of a woman’s menstrual cycle. A woman is said to have reached menopause after it has been 12 months since she had her last period. Once a woman enters menopause, her ovaries make... Read More →
Does Acupuncture have a Role in the Treatment of Threatened Miscarriage?
Miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy during the first 23 weeks. Most miscarriages occur before 12 weeks. Did you know that around 10-20 percent of pregnancies end in early miscarriage? A miscarriage can be devastating. It can impact the... Read More →
Can Acupuncture Help You Get Pregnant?
A study found that around 10 percent of women in the U.S. (ages 15-44) experience difficulties getting pregnant. Many women with pregnancy-related complications use pregnancy acupuncture near them. The Relationship Between Stress and Infertility Stress can decrease a woman’s chances... Read More →
Ease the Symptoms of Insomnia with Acupuncture
Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders in the country. People with insomnia experience difficulties falling/staying asleep. A study estimates that 1 in 3 people or 10 percent of the population have at least mild insomnia. Some common... Read More →
Top Five Acupuncture Points for Anxiety
Anxiety is the body’s natural response to situations perceived as stressful or dangerous. Almost 40 million adults in the U.S. or 18 percent of the country’s population live with anxiety disorders, making it one of the most common mental illnesses... Read More →
The Benefits of Acupuncture in Summer
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese practice. It involves the use of thin needles to clear blocks and restore the natural flow of energy in the body. Acupuncturists are trained to locate and apply gentle pressure on acupuncture points. There are... Read More →
Acupuncture for the Mind, Body, and Soul
Acupuncture has gained popularity over the last few years. Various studies have found that acupuncture is effective in treating chronic pain and a variety of health conditions. Ancient Chinese believed that diseases result from energy imbalances. Acupuncturists are trained to... Read More →
Acupuncture May Reduce High Blood Pressure
Researchers and doctors find acupuncture to be equally effective in treating hypertension as the hypertension drug – nifedipine, which is a calcium channel blocker that works in relaxing heart muscles and blood vessels. Both nifedipine as well as acupuncture in... Read More →