Many of us know back pain manifests in a myriad of ways and for a myriad of reasons. A young patient experiencing acute low back pain felt after competing in a weightlifting competition may very ...
Read moreBone & Joint
Your joints are the points in the body where two bones are attached. They are mostly composed of fibrous connective tissue and cartilage, and their purpose is to provide structure and allow for articulation.For serious ...
Read moreThe right nutrients can make a significant difference for athletes when it comes to dealing with pain from sports injuries. Luckily, food and supplements possess antioxidant properties and combat inflammation.Although the process causing inflammation is ...
Read moreA 2018 study published in the Brazilian medical journal Acta Ortopédica Brasileira, yielded some impressive results for street runners suffering from knee injuries. The study, entitled "Reduction in Knee Pain Symptoms in Athletes using an ...
Read morePsoriatic arthritis is a joint disease that affects people who suffer from psoriasis. A chronic and recurrent condition, psoriatic arthritis can have periods of remission with little to no symptoms present. No matter what state ...
Read moreMost people are familiar with the term arthritis, which may conjure up images of twisted, knobby fingers or achy knees, but did you know there are over 100 different types of arthritis? Learn how acupuncture ...
Read moreOsteoporosis is a condition that causes brittle or porous bones due to a reduction in the bone mineral density. Bone is comprised of living tissue, which is constantly dying and renewing itself. Normally, old bone ...
Read moreThe musculoskeletal system consists of connective tissues including joints, ligaments, and tendons. Problems with the musculoskeletal system can result in inflammation and pain and, ultimately, reduce the body's overall health. Increasingly, people are looking for ...
Read moreThe biggest threats to women's health are often preventable. Oriental medicine has always addressed the special needs of women throughout their lives and many health issues women face respond extremely well to acupuncture treatments. Taking ...
Read moreAcupuncture Effective for TMJ Patients suffering TMJ (temporomandibular joint disorder) can find relief from acupuncture. Research conducted at the Ribeirão Preto Dental School, São Paulo University in Brazil, found that after 3 months of acupuncture ...
Read moreA new study, led by researchers at the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, demonstrates that acupuncture may be an effective therapy for joint pain and stiffness in breast cancer patients ...
Read moreFall Back This Season with an Ancient Practice to Alleviate Your Pain! According to the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, approximately one-third of Americans will experience chronic pain at some point in ...
Read moreAre you one of the millions of Americans suffering daily pain when you perform simple mundane tasks such as turning a key, getting up from a chair, reaching to grasp something, holding an object, throwing ...
Read moreA Norwegian research study has found that people with osteoarthritic knee pain may experience relief through electroacupuncture, low-level laser therapy, or electrical nerve stimulation.Dr. Jan M. Bjordal and his team at Bergen University College analyzed ...
Read moreTraditional Chinese Medicine theory states that blood stasis and the stagnancy of Qi (vital energy) is at the core of all orthopedic diseases. If blood circulation is not promoted, and stasis is not removed, new ...
Read moreOne of the main concerns when dealing with menopausal health is the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. This condition is characterized by a decrease in bone mass with an increased likelihood for fractures. In the ...
Read moreArthritis is one of the most pervasive diseases in the United States and is the leading cause of disability. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention one out of every three Americans (an ...
Read moreAsk The Acupuncturist
Q: Can acupuncture work like a facelift?
A: The Art of Cosmetic AcupunctureBy Romy Simone Schwartz, M.S., L.Ac. http://www.romysimone.com/ There is a recent surge among middle-age... Read More