Drug-free pain management by
using acupuncture, scalp acupuncture, herbal therapy, massage, photonic and/or microcurrent
stimulation for conditions such as:
 | Fibromyalgia |
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Arthritis/ Joint pain |
| Carpal tunnel syndrome |
| Headaches, TMJ |
| Neuropathy, neuritis, neuralgia |
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Sciatica |
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Spasms, Muscle pain |
| Sprains/strains |
| Tendonitis/bursitis |
| Back pain, shoulder and neck injuries
(lumbago, whiplash,etc.) |
According to Chinese medicine, the neuro-musculo-skeletal ailments manifesting
as pain, soreness, and numbness of muscles, tendons and joints are due to
obstruction in the circulation of oxygen and blood. The diminished nutrient flow
leads to tissue and organ damage which can be corrected with acupuncture and
herbs.This obstruction is
initially caused by the invasion of exterior wind, cold, and dampness. In
chronic cases, this obstruction is exacerbated by interior imbalances such as
chi (energy) and blood deficiency. The strength of the climatic pathogenic
factors and the body's chi (energy) and blood play a major role in development
of any of the above listed conditions (in Chinese medicine they all fall into
one category called Painful Obstructive Syndrome). The space between skin and
muscles is where body fluids circulate in a form of sweat and where
"defensive" chi moves, protecting the body.
Any of the painful obstructive
syndromes can originate from any of the following: sitting on damp surfaces,
running barefoot, wading in water, living in damp and windy environments (wind
and dampness are considered the strongest pernicious influences), excessive
exercise under stress, repetitive movements, bad dietary habits (leads to
diminished blood and organ strength), accidents, emotional problems (anger,
resentment, grief, shock, etc. lead to stagnation of chi and blood). Knowing
about all these lifestyle factors, you finally realize why your back pain, neck
pain, or arm pain have been chronic, and why massage, exercise, physical therapy
have not helped to fully resolve it. In order to move towards recovery, one has
to work simultaneously on both the inside and outside factors, using modalities
such as acupuncture, herbs, good diet, moderate exercise and stretching, chi
kung, and other therapies.
For
information about using photonic stimulation and microstimulation for pain
management, click here
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