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Study Finds Acupuncture May Improve IBS Symptoms
A new 2024 randomized controlled trial shows that acupuncture significantly improves symptoms and quality of life for patients with refractory irritable bowel syndrome.
Acupuncture for Dancers
Discover how acupuncture helps dancers prevent injuries, improve flexibility and balance, and recover faster. Learn how integrating acupuncture can enhance dance performance and well-being.
Acupuncture for Herniated Disc Sciatica
Discover how a recent clinical trial demonstrates that acupuncture provides significant and long-lasting relief for chronic sciatica caused by herniated disks, offering a promising alternative treatment option.
What is Pectoralis Minor Syndrome?
Discover the causes, symptoms, and effective non-surgical treatments for Pectoralis Minor Syndrome, a hidden source of shoulder and arm pain, including acupuncture and dry needling.
Comparing Acupuncture to Other Non-Surgical Treatments for Plantar Fasciitis
Discover how acupuncture effectively treats plantar fasciitis by reducing heel pain and improving outcomes, compared to other non-surgical treatments based on a 2024 study.
Understanding the Latest Research on IT Band Syndrome
Discover the latest research on Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS), shifting from friction to impingement models, and learn about effective treatments like acupuncture, dry needling, hip strengthening and gait retraining.
Acupuncture Reduces Chronic Neck Pain, Study Finds
A new 2024 study reveals that individualized acupuncture may significantly reduce chronic neck pain for up to 24 weeks. Learn how personalized acupuncture treatments offer a safe and effective alternative to traditional pain relief methods.
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.