Botox vs. Acupuncture for Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Botox vs. Acupuncture for Myofascial Pain Syndrome

"The same properties that make botulinum toxins harmful to the nervous system can also be used to treat a number of physical disorders involving the neuromuscular system. As botulinum toxin biological activity (mode of action) is relatively well understood, treatments have been developed for administering the right amount (proper dose) in just the right location of the body to treat various medical conditions, with minimal side effects."

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Acupuncture and Migraines: Findings from a Meta-Analysis

Acupuncture and Migraines: Findings from a Meta-Analysis

A meta-analysis was published in the journal The Neurologist this month that examined PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and EMBASE databases from their inception to April 25, 2021, for randomized controlled trials. The conclusions from this meta-analysis show acupuncture's effectiveness for the treatment of migraines when compared to sham acupuncture (or placebo acupuncture, which is performed away from the established acupuncture points or without stimulation and manipulation to avoid eliciting “De Qi” sensations or using a non-penetrating technique). To read the study in full click HERE. Below, I've included some excerpts from the study for you.

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Acupuncture After Surgery

Acupuncture After Surgery

Acupuncture is an effective therapy to help improve the healing process after a surgical procedure. It has proven effects on promoting blood circulation which can help heal tissue. In addition to improving healing, acupuncture can also alleviate other symptoms that often present after surgery, such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, fatigue, and decreased gut motility.

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Thumb Pain and Acupuncture: Treating De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis

Thumb Pain and Acupuncture: Treating De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis

DeQuervain’s tenosynovitis is a painful inflammatory condition that affects the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist. According the a study published in the BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, “The estimated prevalence of de Quervain tenosynovitis is about 0.5% in men and 1.3% in women with peak prevalence among those in their forties and fifties. It may be seen more commonly in individuals with a history of medial or lateral epicondylitis. Bilateral involvement is often reported in new mothers or child care providers in whom spontaneous resolution typically occurs once lifting of the child is less frequent.”[1]

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TREATING PLANTAR FASCIITIS WITH ACUPUNCTURE

TREATING PLANTAR FASCIITIS WITH ACUPUNCTURE

Plantar fasciitis is a common orthopedic condition that affects the foot health of as much as 15% of the U.S. population, according to the Journal of Research in Medical Sciences.[1] However, plantar fasciitis is commonly a misdiagnosis for what is actually occurring in the foot. Plantar fasciosis is, in fact, a more accurate diagnosis given there is progressive degeneration of the plantar fascia. There is no inflammation present, which is why plantar fasciitis ("-itis" meaning inflammation) is not a correct diagnosis and often yields improper approaches to treatment. Plantar fasciosis is one of the most common foot disorders I treat, and acupuncture with moxibustion yields remarkable results.

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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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