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3 Acupressure Points for Low Back Pain

By admin | Published August 5, 2019

Statistics show that almost eight out of 10 people experience low back pain at some point during their life. Seeking medical treatment for back pain is very common. Typically back pain is fleeting and can be easily resolved with rest, heat and an occasional anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen. However, once the damage is done, the recurrence of back pain can be as high as 50 percent. Part of this is because as we age, things like muscles and tendons become less flexible and pliable. This can also be attributed to the fact that many people suffer from low-grade dehydration because they don’t drink enough water and they don’t ingest enough healthy fats that keep the muscles and tendons loose. It is also very well known that in the United States, people are too sedentary, and this leads to excess weight gain that can create added pressure on the body, especially the low back. continue reading »

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3 AcuPoints for Anxiety

By admin | Published July 15, 2019

One of the most wonderful things about being an acupuncturist is the ability to stimulate points on my own body when I need to. If I get a headache, or feel a cold coming on, I can always hop up on my table for a quick tune-up with some needles. Even when I’m not at the office, the magic of acupuncture can still work for me – as long as I know where the points are and what they do, I can press on them and get results. continue reading »

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Seven Ways to Set and Achieve Your Goals

By admin | Published July 1, 2019

No matter what you’re trying to accomplish, setting goals is one way to help you get there. Often, when people have no goals, they lack motivation, focus and direction.  Setting goals also provides a benchmark to determine whether or not you are succeeding. But how do you set goals if you’ve never done so before? Or what if you have set goals in the past, but you didn’t achieve them? Do you just give up and tell yourself that goal setting doesn’t work? That’s one option, but let’s put things into perspective. continue reading »

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Neck and Shoulder Pain Related to the Small Intestine

By Carlos Carpintero | Published June 30, 2019

The Small Intestine type of neck, shoulder and jaw pain is caused by stagnant QI (vital energy) and Blood along the energetic channel of the Small Intestine. This is caused by physical or mental/emotional imbalances in the Heart and Small Intestine. Poor sleep, digestive problems, sadness, inability to let go of harmful states of mind, poor body posture, and repetitive movements due to work or sports are among the most common reasons causing imbalances in the Small Intestine channel. 

Acupuncture, cupping and guasha are very effective in relieving muscle tension and pain, relaxing the mind, and improving sleep quality. 

If you think you are suffering from muscle tension and pain associated with Small Intestine and want to learn more about how acupuncture and Chinese medicine can help you, give us a call or schedule your free consultation online. 

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Can my elbow pain be related to my Heart?

By Carlos Carpintero | Published June 30, 2019

Golfer’s Elbow is commonly associated with the Heart in Chinese Medicine. This type of pain manifests along the invisible energetic pathways of the Heart when the body’s Qi (energy) and blood are not able to properly circulate. The root cause of this type of tendonitis may also be related to other organ systems of the body, but more often results in pain along the Heart channel. Other symptoms often experienced with this type of imbalance are sleeplessness, irritability, depression and even erectile disfunction in men. 

My role as a licensed Acupuncturist and practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine is to formulate a treatment plan that caters to your body’s unique and specific needs. This includes strategically stimulating Acu-points to increase blood circulation and oxygen levels at the site of pain, as well as addressing any further imbalances that could be contributing to the cause of your discomfort.

If you are experiencing this or any other types of pain and would like to find out how you can live pain-free once again, call our office or schedule your initial evaluation online today.    

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