In our modern lives, unexpected events can sometimes throw us off course. One such event, often underestimated in its long-term impact, is a whiplash injury. While commonly associated with car accidents, whiplash can also result from sports injuries, falls, or other sudden impacts that cause the head to forcefully jerk back and forth. You might… Read more »
Posts By: Integrated Chiropractic & Acupuncture
Acupuncture: A brief history
Acupuncture, a key component of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has been practiced for over 2,000 years. While many in the West are discovering its benefits for the first time, this ancient healing art has deep roots that stretch back centuries. In this post, we’ll explore the history of acupuncture and its significance. The Origins of… Read more »
Why acupuncture points are where they are…
Acupuncture is mysterious to most people. How can those little needles relieve pain or cause the body to heal from different conditions? Why do you put that needle there? Understanding the principles of acupuncture allows practitioners to apply treatment that helps the patient heal. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), pain and illness arise from disruption… Read more »
How Light Heals the Body
The human body depends on light for health! For example, the inactive form of Vitamin D is stored in the skin and requires sunlight to convert it to the active form. Now, we have harnessed the power of light to treat painful medical conditions! Laser treatments are at the forefront of medical interventions. In this… Read more »
Treating Neuropathy
Tingling, burning, stabbing pain. These are commonly used words to describe the pain of peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy(PN) affects the nerves that are outside the brain and spinal cord. The most commonly affected areas are the feet and hands. While some PN can be inherited or come from toxic exposure, the most common causes are… Read more »