Can Acupuncture Alleviate Arthritic Pain? Yes, in many cases. Pain is the primary complaint of arthritis sufferers, and acupuncture is a very effective form of pain control. It relieves pain in three ways. First, it causes the body to produce chemicals called endorphins, which inhibit the perception of pain. Endorphins are similar to morphine, which […]
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What does the term “myofascial pain” mean? It means pain caused by trigger points in skeletal muscles or in the fascia surrounding the muscles. The pain can be caused by one trigger point or by several, and often, multiple muscles are involved. Trigger points exist within taut bands of muscle tissue. Trigger points can be
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Acupuncture and trigger point therapy are a potent combination for managing and eliminating pain. Both use needles, but they are different. I have studied and practiced trigger point therapy for 25 years. What is it? How does it enhance traditional acupuncture? And how does it improve results? What are trigger points? Acupuncture by itself is
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