Acupuncture can be used to treat many disorders, but in the United States, it is most famous for its ability to control pain. There is a reason why it is best known for its pain-relieving effects. In 1971, a journalist named James Reston was travelling in the People’s Republic of China. He had received an …
You have a burning, painful sensation radiating down the hip or leg, probably on one side. Does your low back hurt? Maybe, but not always. And in addition to or instead of pain, you might have numbness and tingling. The pain can range from mild to severe. Doctors suggest pain medication or surgery. You would …
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Acupuncture for pain relief In my 25 years of practicing acupuncture, probably more that 2/3 of my patients have seen me for pain relief. Acupuncture does many things well, but it is best known for its ability to eliminate or manage pain. How does it do this? Below are 5 brief explanations. Acupuncture blocks pain …
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I have been receiving acupuncture from Steve Phillips since 2002 for pain control from having rotator cuff surgery. Before receiving acupuncture from Steve Phillips, it was difficult to do any activity without a high amount of pain. I could not care for my goats, nor could I groom, walk, or train my horses because of …
I have been going to Steve Phillips for nearly 15 years now for acupuncture treatment of peripheral neuropathy in my feet. I can definitely attest that the treatments work to manage my pain and maintain my mobility.
I have tendonitis in my wrists that was so severe it made it very difficult to keyboard, which is 90% of what I do on the job. Acupuncture has enabled me to continue working, by relieving the pain for extended periods of time. When the pain returns it has never been at the severity it …
After suffering for more than 10 years with painful plantar fasciitis and traditional treatments that addressed the symptoms for short-term periods, I began searching for alternative treatments. At this point I was taking high dosages of painkillers daily and was concerned about the long-term detriment to my overall health, and really not achieving much relief, …