Can Acupuncture Help with Fibromyalgia?
Discover the potential benefits of acupuncture for fibromyalgia sufferers.
Acupuncture/Acupressure
Acupuncture Will Put You Back on Your Feet
A night out in heels. A long walk with the dog. A busy day at work. A day of museum-hopping. We have all had days where we come home and our feet are killing us. For some people, this kind of pain is all too common, and it can limit their ability to participate in … Read more
Critics on Acupuncture to be better than Placebo for pain relief
For the past few years, it has been a great alternative medication to use Acupuncture to treat problems related to pain. Even the doctors have started to prescribe acupuncture treatment for patients who report chronic pain. People who are in the health care industries still believe acupuncture to be good for pain relief. Recently there … Read more
Can Acupuncture help with sciatic nerve pain?
Acupuncture, a 3000 year old healing technique that originates from Chinese medicine, improves the function of the body through the promotion of the self-healing process. This is done by stimulating certain anatomical points called “acupuncture points” or “acupoints”, through inserting fine, sterile needles into the skin. Acupuncture, according to a number of case studies, is … Read more
Treating Menstrual Pain with Acupressure Points
Acupressure for Women: Acupressure for menstrual cramps These days, more and more people are turning away from traditional medical treatments for their conditions and turning to more natural ways such as acupressure. PMS and menstrual cramping are no different. While it is true that there are many great medical treatments, it’s best to do things … Read more
Acupressure Points Back Pain Can Be Relieved By
At this point, most of us have heard of acupuncture and acupressure. A passing thought with knowledge toward a vague definition means little until real back pain occurs. There are specific points on the body which can be addressed should such pain arise. Such points are not always in the back, however. In fact, much … Read more
The Importance of Leg Pressure Points
We have what is known as pressure points scattered throughout the body. These pressure points reduce pain when pressure or manipulation is applied correctly. In addition to alleviating pain, manipulation of these pressure points may also provide other significant benefits to the health. Pressure points can be found in the head, neck, back, arms, legs … Read more
Acupressure Has Ancient Roots and Current Applications in the World of Neck Pain Sufferers
Neck Pain is a challenging condition to treat, due to the multitude of possible causes. Trauma, muscle strain and poor posture are just as likely to cause neck pain as tumors, degenerative diseases and abnormalities that exist in the bones and/or joints. Therefore, treatment that works quickly and effectively on neck pain to bring relief … Read more
Treating Foot Pain with Acupressure
Chances are, you have heard of acupressure therapy. However, you may wonder what exactly acupressure is. Well, acupressure is acupuncture without the needles. Acupressure involves applying pressure- typically with fingers, but also uses hands, elbows, knees, feet, and blunt objects- to specific points on the body in order to promote healing. Traditional Chinese medicine says … Read more
Reflexology: Healing through Pressure Points
Although we have been around for thousands of years, the truth is that there is yet so much we do not know about the world in which we live. Our bodies themselves are a mystery from many points of view and even though medical research is making huge leaps with every day that passes by, … Read more
