Joint and Back Pain
Joint and Back Pain are some of the most common issues in this part of the world. The causes are often varied in nature. There are two distinguishable differences that define joint pain: a mechanical condition from prolonged repetitive-usage usage (arthrosis) and an inflammatory condition sometimes caused by repetitive-usage or other systemic conditions (arthritis).
TCM Treatment for Joint and Back Pain
The first step in treatment of joint or back pain is to understand the cause of the pain; a detailed personalized consultation is performed and a diagnosis is determined. The treatment is often includes Acupuncture, Tui Na massage and Herbal Medicine, sometimes with Cupping, Moxibustion or Gua Sha. A personalized combination of acupuncture points are selected, often times determined through palpation, to relieve the local inflammation and the general circulation of Qi and blood in the body; these not only relieve pain but also work with the body as a whole to work locally and internally. Often after a few sessions, depending on how chronic the condition is, there will be a decrease or even a disappearance of the pain. An advantage of Acupuncture and Tui Na massage is that it is a natural method with little to no side-effects.
TCM Treatment for Joint and Back Pain
The first step in treatment of joint or back pain is to understand the cause of the pain; a detailed personalized consultation is performed and a diagnosis is determined. The treatment is often includes Acupuncture, Tui Na massage and Herbal Medicine, sometimes with Cupping, Moxibustion or Gua Sha. A personalized combination of acupuncture points are selected, often times determined through palpation, to relieve the local inflammation and the general circulation of Qi and blood in the body; these not only relieve pain but also work with the body as a whole to work locally and internally. Often after a few sessions, depending on how chronic the condition is, there will be a decrease or even a disappearance of the pain. An advantage of Acupuncture and Tui Na massage is that it is a natural method with little to no side-effects.