Cortisone Injection vs. Acupuncture

Cortisone Injection vs. Acupuncture

I am often asked about the difference between the effects a cortisone shot will have compared to acupuncture. The indications for a cortisone shot are the same for acupuncture: to relieve pain and inflammation.

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Dry Needling and Orthopedic Acupuncture

Dry Needling and Orthopedic Acupuncture

Acupuncture has gained popularity over the past decade. More people seek it out and more physicians are referring their patients to acupuncturists for various conditions. Most have heard of if not experienced acupuncture, but have you heard of dry needling? Despite the growing popularity surrounding both therapeutic approaches, there remains a lot of confusion about how they differ from each other.

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Treating Tennis Elbow with Acupuncture

Treating Tennis Elbow with Acupuncture

Tennis elbow, otherwise known as lateral epicondylitis, is a common sports injury I see quite often in my clinic. It is a painful condition that is caused by overuse of the muscles in the forearm, leading to pain and swelling on the outside of the elbow where they attach.

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