| Acupuncture is clinically proven to accelerate the | | | | out gone wrong, or from just over sitting at your desk |
| healing of sports injuries. Integrating Western and | | | | everyday. Talking on the phone or sitting in front of a |
| Eastern treatment makes the most sense and can | | | | computer for prolonged periods of time causes a lack |
| fully restore chronic and acute injuries, in many cases. | | | | of circulation in the tissue and fatigues the muscles |
| You often heal quickly, fully, and with improved | | | | involved. Injuries to these areas whether acute or |
| performance. | | | | chronic, should be addressed by acupuncture for full |
| Acupuncture is commonly used for: | | | | recovery. |
| Acute strains/spasms and sprains- an acute injury is | | | | Disk bulges/Degenerative disk disease. I recommend |
| often a sprain or strain. Sprains involve the ligaments | | | | seeking treatment prior to surgery. Acupuncture |
| and strains involve muscles or tendons. Besides pain, | | | | reduces pain and inflammation. |
| the typical inflammatory response may include swelling | | | | General soft tissue recovery, either acute or chronic. |
| of the injured area, redness, purple skin discoloration, or | | | | Neuropathy/Neuralgia- Nerve pain is annoying. It often |
| reduced range of motion of the joint. Prolonged | | | | moves around. It can be sharp and drilling -like or it can |
| inflammation can cause scar tissue formation and may | | | | give you a feeling of numbness or "pins and needles." |
| prevent you from re-gaining proper joint mobility. | | | | Knee, elbow, ankle injuries - ACL? Meniscus tears? or |
| Spasms are extreme tightening of the muscles...ouch! | | | | strains? Yes... treatable. If you have a knee condition |
| Chronic pain/pain management - All too often, a patient | | | | that is bone on bone, acupuncture will not work, but if |
| accepts his/her level of immobility and function. This | | | | there is any cartilage there, acupuncture is often |
| causes depression. You can improve the quality of | | | | effective- reducing swelling, improving mobility, and |
| your life through acupuncture treatment. Acupuncture | | | | strengthening the ligaments and tendons. |
| relieves and often eliminates many aches and pains. | | | | Hamstring, Achilles, bicep tears. |
| Strengthening and restoring the body from injuries: Are | | | | Shoulder injuries- Bursitis, "frozen shoulder," rotator |
| you using Tylenol or Advil daily for pain? - Not good in | | | | cuffs, or scapular problems -benefit from treatment. |
| the long run! Most pain-relief and anti-inflammatory | | | | Bursitis/Tendonitis. |
| medications provide excellent short-term pain-relief by | | | | Pre and post surgery preparation and recovery- |
| blocking the production of pain-causing substances. | | | | Acupuncture helps prep your body for surgery and |
| They reduce pain by increasing circulation and | | | | helps you recover more quickly. Returning to "normal" |
| decreasing your body's sensitivity to it. However, this | | | | faster, it is what we all want to achieve. |
| process decreases the blood supply to the muscles | | | | So...How does it work? |
| and joints, creating other muscular, ligament, and joint | | | | Acupuncture enhances blood circulation, especially in |
| problems in the long term, preventing true recovery. | | | | the area that there is pain or discomfort. This desired |
| Tight muscles with poor circulation are fatigued easily | | | | action can be achieved by regulating the autonomic |
| and are more prone to injury. Long term stress on the | | | | nervous system (which is responsible for internal organ |
| body is a problem that causes more degeneration, and | | | | system functioning, regulation of blood circulation, and |
| it is harsh on your liver and kidneys. Acupuncture and | | | | production of relaxation effects. When circulation in the |
| natural herbal formulas get to the bottom of the | | | | tissue improves, muscle relaxation occurs, and |
| problem, and are safer for you. | | | | immediate pain reduction follows in many cases. |
| Arthritis/joint conditions - interfere with daily activities. | | | | Proper circulation in the tissue is important not only for |
| Arthritis is an auto-immune disease, but often occurs | | | | blood to nourish the tissue but also in enhancing the |
| with chronic or repetitive injuries. Due to the pain and | | | | elimination of muscle fatigue and pain-causing |
| stiffness, you may have trouble exercising, getting out | | | | substances (e.g., lactic acid) thus resulting in healthy |
| of bed, writing, sewing, buttoning clothes, dressing, | | | | tissues. Physically and mentally, you feel better. |
| walking, or climbing stairs. Often some days are better | | | | Why Herbal Medicine? |
| than others, and the severity of symptoms can | | | | Chinese herbal medicine is safe, effective and non- |
| change from day to day. Sometimes living with the | | | | toxic. It is not harsh on your liver, kidneys, joints and |
| loss of function and movement is more difficult than | | | | ligaments like western drugs. You won't become |
| the pain of arthritis. Seek alternative treatment. All ages | | | | dependent on it. It can resolve the root of your health |
| benefit. | | | | problem, rather than mask it. |
| Sports performance enhancement - Acupuncture | | | | A formula is made precisely for you and your |
| strengthens body function and restores internal | | | | condition. I treat multiple symptoms at the same time |
| harmony and balance, allowing your body to work | | | | and your formula will reflect solutions to whatever your |
| more optimally with less stress. Improved blood flow | | | | health issues are. |
| and circulation permits you to work harder with less | | | | It promotes blood flow, improve circulation, reduces |
| wear and tear on your joints, muscles and ligaments. It | | | | inflammation strengthens muscle, ligaments and |
| is a mental and physical balancing. | | | | tendons and in conjunction with acupuncture restores |
| Back/Sciatica/ Neck/shoulder pain- Acupuncture is a | | | | you fast! |
| very effective solution when treating most neck and | | | | Call to schedule an appointment to see how |
| back problems. Neck, shoulder, and back muscle | | | | acupuncture can help you. |
| tension and stiffness are very common with a work | | | | |