Can acupuncture and other non-drug therapies help pain after knee surgery?
Washington Post “Intense pain can be expected for a while after knee replacement surgery, but reliance on opioids raises the possibility of developing a dependency on the powerful painkillers. Can supplemental drug-free treatments help ease the pain?” Knee surgery is a common procedure that can significantly reduce debilitating pain and improve the quality of life […]
Acupuncture Does Help for Chronic Pain
MEDPAGE TODAY “Acupuncture provides more relief from various types of chronic pain than does usual care and should be considered a valid therapeutic option, the authors of a meta-analysis concluded. ” Acupuncture, an ancient form of traditional Chinese medicine, is becoming increasingly popular in the United States as a complementary therapy to modern medicine. According […]
Surgery for Chronic Pain: Risky and Costly
Medpage Today by Christopher Cheney, HealthLeaders MediaSeptember 23, 2018 There is inadequate evidence to justify surgical procedures to treat chronic pain, recent research shows. “Given their high cost and safety concerns, more rigorous studies are required before invasive procedures are routinely used for patients with chronic pain,”researchers reported inPain Medicine. Chronic pain is a widespread and costly condition in […]
Checking Your Posture: A Wholistic View From Head to Toe
By Justin Flinner, LAC, DIPL. AC. As you begin reading this article, what position is your body in? Are you sitting down, standing up, lying down, or walking down the street perhaps? Whatever position you are in, stop and observe your posture. Would you consider this position “good posture”? If not, what would you change […]
News from my School – Oregon College of Oriental Medicine
BY BETH HOWLETT, MACOM, LAC For the past 35 years, Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM) has made an impact globally through its graduates (over 1,300 in the MAcOM program and over 120 in the DAOM program) and locally through its clinics. OCOM operates teaching clinics in the Old Town Chinatown and Hollywood neighborhoods in […]
It’s Cold and Flu Season, Have You Thought about Acupuncture?
You might think of acupuncture as a way to relieve your back pain or chronic neck tension. But this practice could also help you avoid colds and flu this winter – or at least send them packing sooner. Q: How does acupuncture work? A: From an Eastern medical philosophy perspective, acupuncture works by balancing and […]
Can TMJ be treated with Acupuncture?
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) is a common condition that affects the jaw joint and can cause pain, stiffness, and difficulty moving the jaw. While there are several treatment options available for TMJ, including medication and physical therapy, acupuncture has emerged as a potential alternative treatment option. Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medical practice that involves […]
Acupuncture and Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that affects millions of people around the world. The condition occurs when there is increased pressure on the median nerve as it passes through the wrist, causing pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and arm. While carpal tunnel syndrome can be managed with medications or surgery, acupuncture […]
How Does Electro-Acupuncture Help Relieve Shoulder and Muscle Pain
Electro-Acupuncture Helps Relieve Shoulder and Muscle Pain by Promoting Cell Regeneration and Healing Electro-acupuncture is a potent tool that can be used to treat uncomfortable shoulder pain, increasing mobility, and improving quality of life. It involves using acupuncture needles that pass a gentle electric current back and forth to provide more stimulation than with manual […]
Three Ways to Fortify Wei Qi and Immune Function This Winter
What is Acupuncture? One central tenet of Traditional Chinese Medicine is harmonizing your health with the seasons, honoring the way our bodies change as they shift and flow through our lifetime. Just as the seasons change, so do our mental, physical, and spiritual needs throughout the year. Winter is naturally Yin, and the cold and […]
