The anatomy of an Acupuncture needle
Many people shy away from acupuncture for one specific reason: a phobia of needles. But do not fear(!) as not all needles are created equal. What many people don’t realize is that the needles used by...
View ArticleAcupuncture interesting fact!
The earliest acupuncture devices were made from stone, bamboo slivers, or sharpened bone. These were not used to pierce the skin, but rather to press on acupuncture points. The oldest acupuncture...
View ArticlePope Francis does acupuncture and massage therapy!
Did you know that Pope Francis is a proponent of alternative medicine?! Pope Francis has used acupuncture and massage therapy to help with symptoms caused by diabetes and gallbladder issues in the...
View ArticleTennis star Andy Murray and Chiropractic
During this past Wimbledon 2015, tennis superstar Andy Murray started to experience shoulder pain during his match. Instead of suffering through the pain, Andy called his Chiropractor to the court...
View ArticleMigraine & Head Pain new research on MiRx Treatment!
Peer reviewed journal Practical Pain Management recently released a very informative and positive article outlining the ground breaking treatment that is performed at the Virginia Pain & Wellness...
View ArticleCupping used by Michael Phelps and other 2016 Rio Olympic athletes for recovery.
Cupping is a highly effective pain management and recovery technique that is utilized at the Virginia Pain & Wellness Center as part our integrated healthcare approach. The internet was recently...
View ArticleAcupuncture used by Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez to treat Bell’s...
Roberto Perez, catcher for the World Series contenders Cleveland Indians Major , has used acupuncture treatment to help treat Bell’s palsy, a debilitating autoimmune disorder that paralyzes the muscles...
View ArticleAmerican College of Physicians recommends rehab, acupuncture, manipulation &...
In the February 2017 edition of the Annals of Internal Medicine, the American College of Physicians (ACP) recommended an evidence-based, non-invasive, multidisciplinary approach for treatment of acute...
View ArticleFDA proposes that doctors learn about acupuncture & chiropractic for pain...
Acupuncture and chiropractic treatments recently received a preliminary endorsement from the federal health officials at the The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently. The FDA proposed changes...
View ArticlePractical Pain Management article discusses acupuncture & dry needling as...
An article in the May 2017 issue of Practical Pain Management discusses the use of acupuncture and dry needling in the treatment of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) found in Myofascial Pain Syndrome...
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