Archive for the ‘Pain Relief’ Category

  • Knee Pain Case Story

    Knee Pain – Case Story A male in his thirties presented to the clinic with pain in both his knees. He was seeking out treatment to reduce pain and maintain joint health. Consultation On consultation it was discovered the pain was a dull constant ache which was worse on going up and down stairs. The [...]

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  • Chinese Medicine for PAIN – So much more then needles!

    Chinese Medicine for PAIN- so much more then needles! Acupuncture is well known for treating PAIN but did you know we do so much more? Stacy Robson at AcuMed Asot combines massage, cupping, acupuncture, heat therapy and electro stimulation to stop pain.  What happens in a session? Massage is first applied to the local area [...]

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  • Tennis Elbow Acupuncture RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Study suggests Acupuncture Treatment is effective, even in difficult cases of Tennis Elbow Traditional treatment of tennis elbow consists of therapies such as braces, medications, heat, physical therapy and rest, the majority of which are effective in relieving pain but do very little to prevent the condition from recurring. Research from a pilot study presented [...]

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  • Back Pain RESEARCH

    STUDY ANALYSIS SHOWS ACUPUNCTURE EFFECTIVE FOR TREATING CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN Millions of people suffer with low back pain, and it is one of the top reasons people seek medical treatment. Back problems are also, by far, the primary reason for appointments with acupuncturists. But does acupuncture really help these patients? Researchers from the University [...]

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  • Acupuncture: the new painkiller ARTICLE

    AUSTRALIAN hospitals are finally catching up with what the Chinese have long known acupuncture is a great alternative form of pain relief. Acupuncture is fast gaining acceptance in mainstream medicine right across the Western world. It’s already used routinely in several Australian emergency departments and is now undergoing a randomised, controlled trial in three Melbourne hospitals [...]

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  • Acupuncture Relieves Fibromyalgia ARTICLE

    Fibromyalgia patients treated with six sessions of acupuncture experienced significant symptomatic improvement compared to a group given simulated acupuncture sessions according to a new Mayo Clinic study. The findings will be presented at the 11th World Congress of the International Association for the Study of Pain in Sydney, Australia. “This study shows there is something [...]

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  • Acupuncture helps Diabetic Neuropathy RESEARCH

    In a study carried out at the University of Manchester, UK, forty-six diabetic patients with chronic painful peripheral neuropathy were treated with acupuncture to determine its efficacy and long-term effectiveness. Patients initially received up to six courses of classical acupuncture over a period of 10 weeks, using traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture points. Of forty-four patients [...]

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  • TMJ Jaw Pain CASE STORY

    TMJ – Jaw Pain A middle aged lady presented to the clinic complaining of constant jaw pain and teeth grinding at night time. Her jaw discomfort developed post operation. The pain was not responding to any form of treatment. Three months of weekly physiotherapy and dental work did not resolve nor limit the jaw pain. [...]

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  • Acupuncture & Strength Performance RESEARCH

    Immediate effects of Acupuncture on Strength Performance: a randomized, controlled crossover trial A total of 33 recreational athletes (25.2 +/years; 13 women) were randomized to receive acupuncture, sham acupuncture (needling at non placebo) laser acupuncture (deactivated laser device) in a double fashion with 1 week between trials. Assessment included bipedal drop jumps for maximum rebound [...]

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  • Tension Headache CASE STORY

    Muscle tension & headache in long distance cyclist A healthy male presented with tightness and stifffness in the upperback, shoulders and neck. This was often aggravated after his tri-weekly bike rides. His neck tension often developed into a headache starting at the back of the head and building up over the scalp to the front of the head.  Pain killers [...]

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