Does Acupuncture Get Rid of Knots?
Many people seek help from acupuncture to help soothe areas of tension and to prepare their bodies for exercise. Both acupuncture and dry needling can also help manage and release pain that may have built up over time. But does acupuncture get rid of knots, or is the fix temporary? Regular acupuncture can help to […]
Does Acupuncture Cause Bleeding?
Experiencing acupuncture for the first time may be daunting for many people. Thankfully, it’s a misconception that needling is a painful or extremely uncomfortable procedure! At worst, you may feel a little pressure and slight warmth during acupuncture. But does acupuncture cause bleeding? Acupuncture may cause minor bleeding, but this will rarely worsen. Slight bleeding […]
Does Acupuncture for Calf Pain Really Help?
Calf pain is a common affliction that can occur to people at all activity levels and ages. Calf discomfort can also arrive alongside various other symptoms – for example, you may start feeling tingling sensations and tenderness or notice your leg(s) feeling weaker. In many cases, acupuncture for calf pain can help lessen all of […]
Acupuncture for Ankle Sprain – Is It Effective?
Sprained ankles, while common among people of all ages and activity levels, can be extremely painful and debilitating. Left untreated, a sprained ankle can swell up and grow more uncomfortable – potentially leading to surgery. This possibility is just one reason why many people consider acupuncture for ankle sprain alongside pain medication. Ankle sprains can […]
Can Acupuncture for Foot Pain Help Me?
Many of us are on our feet all day long – whether working, training, or on the track, it’s reasonable to expect some pain and discomfort. This pain can turn into a long-term concern when pain in your feet starts to impede your ability to walk – even for short distances. In many cases, acupuncture […]
Does Acupuncture for Hip Pain Really Work?
If left to persist, hip pain can cause a range of debilitating, long-term conditions. If you’re already noticing shooting or radiating pain across your hips and down into your legs, you may be at risk of nerve damage or suffering from arthritis or bursitis at worst. Before jumping to these conclusions, remember that hip pain […]
Acupuncture for Meniscus Tear
We all rely on our knees – whether for general mobility or intense exercise, it’s crucial to ensure your leg joints are flexible and strong. Unfortunately, there may be occasions – such as when you tear a meniscus – where you need medical or therapeutic support to get back on your feet. Your menisci are […]
Acupuncture for Stiff Neck: Can It Help Me?
A stiff neck (i.e. “Torticollis”) is a common ailment millions of us suffer from time to time. It may occur through repetitive strain or movement, improper posture or sleeping positions, or intense periods of stress and anxiety. ‘Stiff neck’, as we know it colloquially, is caused by straining the levator scapulae muscle, which connects your […]
Acupuncture for Frozen Shoulder
Those of us with active lives know how sensitive our muscles and joints can be – and while we may not think about our shoulders a lot, they can fall prey to excruciating pain and discomfort. Frozen shoulder, for example, is a common ailment that causes painful stiffening in the joint – largely preventing ease […]
Acupuncture for Low Back Pain
Lower back pain affects millions of people almost constantly. Did you know, for example, that almost eight out of ten of us will suffer from lower back discomfort at some point in our lives? Whether acute, chronic, or simply occasional, this type of pain is all too often masked by pain medication – which, long-term, […]
