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Learn about how acupuncture and dry needling can help with everything from back pain, to physical symptoms of stress, and sports injuries.
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Effectiveness of Acupuncture for Pain and Mental Health
A recent 2024 study showed that acupuncture effectively reduces pain and improves mental health, including anxiety, depression, fatigue, and sleep quality
Acupuncture for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Efficacy and Insights
Explore how acupuncture can reduce pain-specific disability in patients with degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis. Learn about the latest research findings and their implications for DLSS treatment.
What is Intramuscular Stimulation?
Learn about Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS), a therapeutic needling technique developed by Dr. Chan Gunn the evolved from the practice of acupuncture to treatment muscle pain and neuropathy.
Acupuncture for Methadone Reduction in Opioid Use Disorder
Discover how acupuncture can significantly reduce methadone doses and manage opioid cravings in patients with opioid use disorder. Learn about the latest research findings and their implications for methadone maintenance treatment.
Acupuncture Helps Reduce Hot Flashes in Breast Cancer Patients
Acupuncture significantly reduces hot flashes and improves quality of life for women undergoing endocrine therapy for breast cancer, as shown in a multinational 2024 study published in Cancer.
What is Lower Cross Syndrome?
Discover the causes, symptoms, and treatments of Lower Cross Syndrome, a common postural imbalance affecting the lower back, pelvis, and hips.
Dry Needling vs Acupuncture
Discover the differences between dry needling vs acupuncture, their origins, practices, and benefits. Learn how each technique treats pain and improves health.
Electroacupuncture Frequencies
Discover how different electroacupuncture frequencies influence the release of neurotransmitters and chemicals, potentially promoting pain relief and healing.
Electroacupuncture and Stem Cells: A Promising Intersection
Explore the intersection of electroacupuncture and stem cells in promoting tissue repair and pain relief. Learn about the mechanisms, results, and potential future applications of this innovative therapy in regenerative medicine. Discover how low-frequency electroacupuncture can mobilize stem cells and enhance healing.
Acupuncture for Weight Loss
Does acupuncture work for weight loss? Research shows it may help to support weight loss as part of a comprehensive plan including improved diet, exercise, and sleep habits.
KI1 Acupoint Stimulation Targets Plantar Nerves for Enhanced Neurological Health
Explore how the KI1 acupoint may effectively stimulate medial and lateral plantar nerves, offering new insights into acupuncture’s therapeutic potential for foot-related neurological functions.
A History of Acupuncture in the US
Learn about the history of acupuncture in the US and how it has grown significantly over the past 50 years.
Acupuncture Outperforms Physical Therapy and Venesection in Treating Chronic Low Back Pain
Discover the superior effectiveness of acupuncture compared to physical therapy and venesection in treating chronic low back pain. This review of a 2024 in-depth study explores lasting relief options, showcasing acupuncture's unique benefits for pain management and functionality.
Acupuncture as a PRP Alternative
Learn about PRP injections and how acupuncture can offer a lower cost alternative to treat pain than PRP therapy.
Comparing Dry Needling vs Electroacupuncture
Learn about the differences between dry needling and electroacupuncture. Two effective treatments for pain that have some similarities and differences.
Dry Needling for TMJ
Explore how dry needling for TMJ offers hope and relief for jaw pain sufferers, highlighting research-backed benefits and real-life impacts.
Complementary Health Approaches Rise in Popularity from 2002-2022
Explore the Surge in Complementary Health Approaches Like Acupuncture, Massage, Yoga, and Chiropractic: A Decade of Growth
Acupuncture Shows Promise in Treating Combat-Related PTSD
Explore recent research that shows how acupuncture may reduce combat-related PTSD symptoms, offering holistic management and care.