Spring is finally here and for many people that means it’s time to get off the treadmill and start running outdoors. If you’re a frequent runner, you may be more likely to have an injury. Running can bring a lot of ware and tear on the lower limbs. Common injuries include: inflammation, swelling, acute strains and sprains, low back pain, tendonitis, bursitis, and plantar fasciitis. Here’s what acupuncture can do to help alleviate those injuries associated with running.
The type of acupuncture used for running injuries
Although the traditional form of acupuncture is effective in healing running injuries, electro-acupuncture is another commonly used approach. With this approach, the same acupuncture needles are used for your treatment sessions. An electrode is attached to the needles in order to allow a gentle vibration and increase the stimulation of qi or energy. In addition, these gentle vibrations push fluid out of the injured area and encourage greater blood circulation and muscle relaxation. Electro-acupuncture sessions are typically shorter because a stronger stimulus is used for the treatment.
Acupuncture speeds up the healing process
Although your doctor may have advised you to take a break from running for a certain period of time, acupuncture can shorten that break with its amazing benefits and faster healing time. This is great news for those of you who are getting ready for a race or working to improve endurance training.
Acupuncture investigates the root causes of your injury
Your injury might have been caused by a multitude of factors: tension in the muscles, poor oxygen flow, poor bone health, and any other underlying condition. As your acupuncturist, I can conduct a differential diagnosis to help determine the root cause of your injury so that you can have a better understanding of it. Hopefully this greater understanding can provide you with the tools and techniques that are necessary to help you continue running.
Acupuncture is a natural form of treatment
In contrast to most pain medications or anti inflammatory medications, you will not experience any unwanted side effects with acupuncture treatments. Some anti inflammatory medications can produce side effects such as ulcers, internal bleeding, and kidney dysfunction. These side effects can affect your quality of life and possibly your ability to continue running. A positive side effect of acupuncture treatment is that you’ll have more energy to run and continue other activities you love!
Running can still be enjoyable as long as you’re careful and you seek the right treatment to heal any injuries you face. Acupuncture may not be for everyone who suffers from a running related injury. There may be larger problems that cannot be treated by acupuncture. Make sure you speak with your family doctor before seeking acupuncture treatment or any other energy replacement therapy. If you’re eligible for treatment and you’d like to learn more about how I can help heal your specific running injury, feel free to contact me for a complimentary 15-minute consultation session. I’d be happy to help you get back on your feet again!
Cosmetic acupuncture, also known as facial acupuncture can be a treatment for the whole body. Although the focus is on the face, you may be surprised to learn how cosmetic acupuncture can be a great head to toe treatment. Keep reading this blog to find out what to expect from a total body treatment such as cosmetic acupuncture.
Differential diagnosis
According to the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the skin can tell us a lot about our health and well being. With the skin being the body’s largest organ, it’s important to take good care of it and be aware of its changes. Your initial session with me will involve an assessment your skin’s current condition and any potential problems affecting it. Once we come up with a treatment plan that’s right for you, you should expect to have at least 10 treatment sessions with me. Each session will focus on a specific part of your face that is affecting your health and well being. The face serves as the starting point at which you’ll receive the benefits of cosmetic acupuncture.
Cosmetic acupuncture improves immune functioning
By focusing on the correct meridians in the body, cosmetic acupuncture can stimulate the body’s natural processes of cell reproduction and growth.
Cosmetic acupuncture enhances the aging process
Many people receive cosmetic acupuncture treatments to reduce the look of wrinkles and fine lines. While these features are superficial signs of aging, there are other parts of the aging process that cosmetic acupuncturists can treat. When it comes to aging, every one of us has a different experience. Because of that, we should expect to have a different treatment regimen. Cosmetic acupuncture will help treat conditions and problems associated with your unique aging experience. Cosmetic acupuncture can help to improve hormonal balance and delay the onset of hair loss and greying.
Cosmetic acupuncture is a holistic approach to beauty
Present day society overloads us with several ideals for health and beauty. But cosmetic acupuncture teaches us that good health can be the way to look and feel beautiful. When you meet with me for a treatment session, I will provide you with alternative approaches to help prolong the efficacy of your cosmetic acupuncture treatment sessions. Such approaches include dietary and lifestyle recommendations. There are certain Chinese herbs which increase longevity and improve beauty. I’ll make specific recommendations on the types of herbs you can take to reap the greatest benefits.
Cosmetic acupuncture helps improve self perception
The increased stimulation of endorphins from cosmetic acupuncture sessions helps to improve your self perception. It’s often the case when you look and feel attractive, you are confident in your ability to make decisions for yourself and those around you. When we have that capability to do that, we can do a world of good.
If you want to have a treatment that helps you look and feel great all over, then cosmetic acupuncture might be right for you. Contact me for a complimentary 15 minute consultation to learn more!
Now that spring is here, most people can’t wait to go outside. But allergy sufferers would rather stay indoors than face the multiple allergens and pollens in the air. However, acupuncture can provide effective relief from the usual allergy symptoms you face. Here’s some more information on how you can find relief during the spring and summer months.
It takes a series of treatment sessions for acupuncture to truly be effective. Every body is different with its own unique set of needs. As a result, there is no set formula for determining the number of acupuncture sessions for a specific need. To learn more about why you should plan to have more than one acupuncture treatment, keep reading this blog.
