Acupuncture is an effective sciatica treatment Acupuncture could be better than a common drug for treating sciatica pain, a recent small study suggests. After three treatments, 57% of acupuncture patients were cured compared to just 27% of patients taking a common pain killer and 20% receiving alkaloid injections. Researchers from China divided 90 sciatica patients into three […]
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Acupuncture Relieves Prostate Disorders
Researchers have recently discovered that acupuncture relieves prostate disorders. A clinical trial of 100 patients discovered that electro-acupuncture applied to a specific acupuncture point improved International Prostate Symptom Scores (IPSS). The IPSS score measures improvements in issues associated with incomplete urination bladder emptying, frequent urination, intermittent interruptions in the urinary stream, urgent urination, weakness of […]
IBS Treatment
Acupuncture combined with moxibustion and Chinese herbal therapy is more effective than conventional ‘western’ medicine for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). A new meta-analysis of 11 research investigations with a sample size of over 950 patients shows that acupuncture with moxibustion leads to better clinical outcomes than conventional pharmaceutical drug therapy. In addition, […]
Foam Rolling
What is foam rolling and what are the benefits? Simply put, foam rolling is self massage. Technically called a self-myofascial release technique or SMRT. While giving yourself a ‘myofascial release’ you are simultaneously increasing flexibility, posture, core strength, and stability. Leading to reduced pain, corrected muscle imbalances, joint pain & stress, and faster recovery. As we workout, […]
Acupuncture is better than drugs
Acupuncture is better than drugs. Well that’s what recent research is saying. A new study finds acupuncture more effective for the treatment of lower back pain than a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) injection of diclofenac. Researchers applied acupuncture needles to patients with acute lower back pain and compared results with subjects injected with the NSAID […]
Acupuncture is better for migraines than...
Is Acupuncture really better for migraines than drugs? Well new research demonstrates that acupuncture is more effective than valproic acid for the treatment of migraines. A randomized study of 100 migraine patients were divided into an acupuncture group and a valproic acid group. The acupuncture study group received a total of 20 acupuncture treatments and […]