Does Acupuncture Work for Chronic Pain?

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Does Acupuncture Work for Chronic Pain?

Acupuncture offers a unique and effective approach to pain management. By strategically inserting fine needles at specific points on the body, acupuncture taps into the body's natural healing mechanisms, triggering a cascade of physiological responses that can significantly alleviate pain. This ancient therapy has garnered increasing attention and scientific validation for its ability to provide relief from a wide range of painful conditions, and its effectiveness has been demonstrated in numerous studies and clinical trials.

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Unraveling the Biochemistry of Chronic Pain

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Unraveling the Biochemistry of Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is a debilitating and pervasive condition that affects millions of people worldwide, significantly diminishing their quality of life. Unlike acute pain, which serves as a protective mechanism, chronic pain often persists long after the initial injury or illness has healed. Understanding the biochemistry of chronic pain is essential to develop effective treatments and interventions.

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Cortisone Injection vs. Acupuncture

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Cortisone Injection vs. Acupuncture

I am often asked about the difference between the effects a cortisone shot will have compared to acupuncture. The indications for a cortisone shot are the same for acupuncture: to relieve pain and inflammation.

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Dry Needling and Orthopedic Acupuncture

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Dry Needling and Orthopedic Acupuncture

Acupuncture has gained popularity over the past decade. More people seek it out and more physicians are referring their patients to acupuncturists for various conditions. Most have heard of if not experienced acupuncture, but have you heard of dry needling? Despite the growing popularity surrounding both therapeutic approaches, there remains a lot of confusion about how they differ from each other.

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Thumb Pain and Acupuncture: Treating De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis

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Thumb Pain and Acupuncture: Treating De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis

DeQuervain’s tenosynovitis is a painful inflammatory condition that affects the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist. According the a study published in the BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, “The estimated prevalence of de Quervain tenosynovitis is about 0.5% in men and 1.3% in women with peak prevalence among those in their forties and fifties. It may be seen more commonly in individuals with a history of medial or lateral epicondylitis. Bilateral involvement is often reported in new mothers or child care providers in whom spontaneous resolution typically occurs once lifting of the child is less frequent.”[1]

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