This affects many people around 50 years of age. Moving the arm in any direction is difficult and results in pain at the shoulder. There are a few ways to treat frozen shoulder depending on the severity. One way is to use the acupuncture point “zhou liao” (肘髎) can help you relieve your pain at home. To locate the “zhou liao” (肘髎) point, bend your arm 90 degrees. On the inside of the elbow, move up a thumbnail’s width onto the upper arm (at the edge of the humerus bone) apply pressure and massage this spot for 3-5 minutes. You should experience a tingling feeling (if you have periarthritis or a frozen shoulder). You can do this many times a day. If your shoulder is sensitive during cold or windy weather, you can use moxa for 10 minutes to warm this specific spot. The application of acupuncture needles by a trained acupuncturist will help tremendously. It may seem unusual to treat shoulder pain by using the elbow, but the body is interconnected in many, many ways.
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Moxibustion is a traditional combination of herbs in the shape of a stick called a moxa. Moxibustion has been used throughout Asia for thousands of years to facilitate healing and is typically used in conjunction with acupuncture. The purpose of moxibustion is to strengthen blood flow and bring healing to the deeper muscles.
After the moxa is lit, the acupuncturist holds it close to the treatment point, or sometimes a small piece is lit and put on an acupuncture needle. As heat passes down the needle, the patient experiences a pleasant heating sensation that penetrates deep into the skin and increases blood flow. If the heat is too strong, the strength can be adjusted accordingly. The smoke from moxibustion is safe to breathe and, unlike cigarette smoke, has its own positive health benefits, such as stress reduction and improving autonomic nervous system activity1. While on the surface it may seem similar to an infrared heat lamp, they serve different functions in the treating of a patient. 1 Effects of Moxa (Artemisia vulgaris) Smoke Inhalation on Heart Rate and Its Variability, Chinese Medicine, 2011, 2, 53-57 While nobody knows exactly, experts agree the art of acupuncture is 2,000 to 4,000 years old. To get a sense of how long that is, imagine living to 100 years of age... 20 times over! Sounds like an episode of Highlander, but by the time Christopher Lambert came around, you’d already have been around more than 1700 years... at the minimum!
In historical times, needles were made out of tin, bronze, or even gold (among other materials). Once steel was discovered, it replaced everything else. Modern, stainless steel needles provide a level of service that ancient practitioners were unable to reach. And so it began… Join our guest acupuncturist, Dr. Wan, at the Tustin library on April 23rd! No knowledge of Chinese required - translator provided (at 1pm lecture). Don't miss this opportunity to discover the secrets of nature and learn from a true expert of the acupuncture craft!
In acupuncture theory, Chinese herbs can come from anything made by nature. Plants, roots, even food itself can be counted as herbs. Take ginger, for example. Ginger is a plant with medicinal properties, but it can also be used as an ingredient in your next meal. This is why herbs are considered supplements and not drugs.
Herbs are commonly cooked together into what is commonly called an “herb tea” or “decoction.” However, the taste makes it difficult for some people to accept. Modern science allows for herbs to be taken in capsule form, which is becoming increasingly common. Because there are more than 300 types of herbs and seemingly endless ways to combine them to treat diseases, some acupuncture doctors make knowledge of herbal medicine their specialty. The modern apothecary can be found if you know where to look – and they’re not hard to find! Yes. Think about it: as a medical art honed by empirical evidence over several thousand years, acupuncturists draw from that historical experience when administering treatments. We know from experience what works and what doesn’t.
Thankfully, you do NOT need to believe in acupuncture in order for it to work. It’s not some magic placebo that heals you by chance. Treatment plans are designed thoughtfully with a background of history that’s hard to find elsewhere. Acupuncture originated in China, but now it’s a worldwide practice because (guess why) - it works! For you, all it takes is one meek step in the clinic door and you can find out for yourself the healing potential found in Acupuncture. We officially welcome Dr. Wan Ru Ping to the clinic today. With 50 years of clinical experience and highly esteemed by her peers, Dr. Wan will be with us until mid-May. For a sampling of her clinical specialties, see below: Download a pdf of the flyer here.
Every time when people mention about needles, it's like a nightmare from childhood memory - scary, huge, sharp, cry, pain, all of the negative things that make you run away from any topic about needles. But the truth is, not all needles are created equal. Actually, there's some interesting things that set acupuncture needles apart from all the others.
Ever been to the doctor's office to get a shot? Those hypodermic needles have hollow points. Like to sew? Those needles have cutting edges. Ever been trapped on the death star? Don't worry. When you go to the acupuncturist, you won't be locked in a room with Darth Vader and a floating ball droid. Acupuncture needles are very thin, solid and made from stainless steel. The point is solid and smooth, and insertion through the skin is not as painful as injections or blood sampling. The risk of bruising and skin irritation is less than when getting your flu shot. Plus, acupuncturists use sterile, disposable needles, so there's no risk of infection from treatments. Most people experience minimal pain, if at all, as the needles are inserted. Once the needles are in place, there can be a pressure or tingling feeling. This feeling can be adjusted, though generally a stronger sensation will improve the patient’s condition quicker. Acupuncture can be very relaxing; some patients even fall asleep during treatment. Can't get over the needles? Talk to your acupuncturist. Give it a try and you'll wonder what the big fuss was all about. As I start this SoCal career, it's interesting what kind of misconceptions people have about acupuncture: both what it is, and what it isn't. So let's talk about what acupuncture is. Acupuncture activates the body’s natural healing process to combat illness and disease. Hair-thin needles are inserted at specific points on the body, sometimes with the application of heat or low-intensity electricity.
Acupuncture theory states that 12 channels of energy, called meridians, run in regular patterns through the body and over its surface. If the movement of energy is blocked, it creates a “traffic jam” that properly inserted acupuncture needles are able to unblock. Each channel/meridian is a group of points up and down the body, and their names are based on the main organ they’re associated with: heart, liver, spleen, stomach, etc. So if you have a problem with your liver, an acupuncturist would treat the liver meridian to help that organ. So knowledge of meridians, their locations, their points and how they influence each other are a big part of acupuncture training. Once this knowledge is mastered, however, it paves the way to patients' pain relief! Hello Everyone,
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