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Acupuncture and Fibromyalgia

Acupuncture and Fibromyalgia Video

There is new hope for the millions of americans suffering from fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a disorder that causes muscle pain, stiffness and fatigue for unknown reasons. It affects between three and six percent of Americans, mainly women. Treating the disorder using western medicine can be frustrating. This is why many are now turning to old, eastern medicine for an answer.



Alternative medicine like acupuncture could hold hope for millions of Americans suffering from fibromyaglia. Fibromyalgia is a disorder that causes muscle pain, stiffness and fatigue for unknown reasons. It affects between three and six percent of Americans, mainly women. Treating the disorder using western medicine can be frustrating. This is why many are now turning to old, eastern medicine for an answer.


"I was debilitated for about a year. Swollen joints muscle aches, my whole body was pain..Chronic pain every day." Lisa Suarez has fibromyalgia. She even had to have someone take care of her for a year. Medications didn’t work. So she has turned to acupuncture. New research out of the Mayo Clinic supports the use of acupuncture for symptoms typical for fibromyalgia. After completion of the treatments, patients were unable to guess whether they were in the acupuncture group or control group. Those getting acupuncture had marked improvement in their fibromyaglia symptoms.


The largest benefit was observed 1-month following treatment. Still, a study released a month ago says acupuncture is no more effective than a fake acupuncture at controlling pain. It leaves a lot of questions, including, how in the world does acupuncture work to control pain, if it indeed does?


Dr. Charles Kim is a western trained physical medicine physician who is also trained in acupuncture. He says, "This is the billion dollar question. But one thing I’ve noticed is that I’m getting results with patients. These are patients who have been through most any other specialty or other physicians and really they’re told there’s nothing more we can do for you and live with the pain."


 Dr. Kim believes these studies, both supporting and debunking acupuncture for pain control, are problematic. He says, comparing it to a fake acupuncture can’t be done. "It’s very difficult to measure acupuncture in the western sense that we know it, meaning a randomized control trial. If an acupuncture needle was placed in the hand, patients describe it as thought their hands are paralyzed. It’s heavy like it never been before. You can’t control for that."


 It’s believed that acupuncture works on energy channels in the body called xi. Dr. Kim says the thinking goes that when the channels get blocked that’s when disease occurs. Using acupuncture in distinct points in the body stimulates that energy.

Lumbar Pain South Side Chicago, Illinois

 Synergy Pain Relief

Synergy Pain Relief

Synergy Pain Relief


2011 S. Washington Street
Naperville, IL 60565

Call 888-216-3329

Are you feeling continuous lumbar pain that just won't end? Are you tired of having to live with this condition on a daily basis? Then it's time for you choose another option, which is a life of comfort and productivity. At Synergy Pain Relief close to South Side Chicago, they are committed to deliver first-rate treatment that can have you living pain free once more.



Degenerative Disc Disease Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

 Hauptman Family Health Center

Hauptman Family Health Center

Hauptman Family Health Center


Rodin Place, 2000 Hamilton Street Ste. 303
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19130

Call 888-551-0868

Knowing that your loved ones have to endure the pain of powerlessly watching your health and vitality slip further away each day is one of the most painful parts of having an illness. Life doesn't have to be like that any longer. Dr. Garret Hauptman of the Hauptman Family Health Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania understands how important it is for you to get back on your feet. Dr. Hauptman treats degenerative disc disease with spinal decompression therapy.



Back Pain Relief Middlesex County, New Jersey

Dr. Peter Ferraro, D.C.

Dr. Peter Ferraro, D.C.


Coming soon
to Rutherford NJ,

Call 888-283-6198

Have you been suffering with back pain and no matter what you try, you don%u2019t respond to treatment? Reluctant to look into surgery? You aren%u2019t alone. Millions of Americans feel trapped because of back pain and, because they want to avoid the risks inherent to surgery, they choose non-invasive methods. Dr. Peter Ferraro, DC serves Middlesex County and all of New Jersey with treatments like Manipulation Under Anesthesia, chiropractic adjustment and physical therapy to ease the pain and help patients get back to living their lives.



Arthritic Shoulder Bergen County, New Jersey

Dr. David Podell, DC

Dr. David Podell, DC

Waterfront Institute for Spine and Joint Rehabilitation


115 River Rd, Bld 10
Edgewater, NJ 07020

Call (888) 319-4510

If you have been unable to effectively ease the discomforts associated with an Arthritic shoulder, turn to the advanced chiropractic care at the Waterfront Institute. Headed by Dr. David Podell, this remarkable facility houses a qualified team of professionals as well as the most innovative methods of pain relief to give you relief and increased functionality in your ailing shoulder.



Sciatica Uptown Manhattan, New York City

Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D.

Dr. Steven S. Moalemi, M.D.

Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management


551 5th Avenue Ste. 525
New York, NY 10176

Call (888) 898-7795

Severe and chronic pain that begins in the lower back and radiates down the back of the legs is a very common indicator of sciatica, a group of symptoms that can be debilitating if left untreated. In years past, surgery and pain medications were the only recourse to severe back pain, but now spinal decompression has been shown to be a viable alternative to going under the knife or popping pills. At Empire Physical Medicine & Pain Management in Uptown Manhattan, New York City, Dr. Steven Moalemi, M.D. uses spinal decompression for sciatica patients in addition to physical therapy, acupuncture and traditional pain management techniques.



Back Pain Relief Norwalk, CT

Dr. Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.

Dr. Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.

Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.


156 East Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06851

Call (203) 242-0165

Are you experiencing chronic back pain that won't go away? You should consider the expertise of Dr. Risa Sloves, DC and Dr. Mark Joachim, DC who together have over 18 years of back pain relief treatment in Norwalk CT. At their offices, they always utilize the most cutting-edge and latest technology to take care of their patients' health.



Sports Injuries Westchester County, New York

Louis E. Bisogni, DC & Alan H. Siegel, DC

Westchester Non-Surgical Spine and Sports Care


12 Old Mamaroneck Rd.
Wht Plns, NY 10605

Call (914) 202-0700

Have you been sitting on the bench for too long, waiting to get back in motion again? Are you searching for someone to heal your sports injuries? The ExtenTrac Elite is a next generation tool for non-surgical treatment of back and neck pain, and the knowledgeable practitioners of Westchester Non-Surgical Spine and Sports Care in Westchester County have been trained in the full pain treatment capabilities of this new technology.



Weight Loss NYC

 Christopher Trahan OMD., LAc

Christopher Trahan OMD., LAc

Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine


54 West 21st Street (near 6th Ave)Suite 910
NYC, NY 10010

Call (888)-530-0611

Are you looking for a place that can provide you with a healthy way to weight loss in NYC? Then contact the Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine and let the experience of Dr. Trahan guide you through a healthier way of getting rid off excessive weight.



Degenerative Lumbar Disc Little Canada

 Spinal Decompression of Minnesota, Specific Family Chiropractic, LLC

Spinal Decompression of Minnesota, Specific Family Chiropractic, LLC

Spinal Decompression of Minnesota


2785 White Bear Ave. Suite 108
Maplewood, Minnesota 55109

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If you are suffering from pains resulting from a Degenerative Lumbar Disc and are looking for an effective alternative to traditional medicine's reliance on drugs and surgery, look no further than the Spinal Decompression of Minnesota/Specific Family Chiropractic in Little Canada. At this state of the art healing facility, your Degenerative Lumbar Disc will be treated by experienced professionals who have the most advanced noninvasive techniques available in the chiropractic world. Dr. Jeffrey Lavell, DC and Dr. Joseph Biernat, DC employ a talented staff who will work with you every step of the way to increase your flexibility while easing your pain.



Chiropractor Richmond, Virginia

Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC

Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC

Spinal Correction Center of Richmond


8536 Patterson Ave.
Richmond, Virginia 23229

Call 888-804-5326

If you are one of the many people struggling with back pain, you are not alone. Back pain is one of the most common afflictions affecting adults today. The Spinal Correction Center of Richmond is committed to providing you with the highest quality chiropractic care, spinal decompression, and postural correction. With years of experience helping patients, Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC, not only gives you the best in standard chiropractic care, he also specializes in Lumbar (Spinal) Decompression. If pain is keeping you from doing everyday activities, there is now a safe, non-surgical way to treat it.



Sports Medicine Doctor New York City

Dr. Steven Shoshany

Dr. Steven Shoshany

New York Integrative Medical and Rehab


632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
NYC, NY 10012

Call (888) 435-7155

Have you been sidelined or benched due to an injury? Can you no longer play your sport as well as you used to? Dr. Steven Shoshany can help you get back in the game. Dr. Shoshany is located at New York Integrative Medical and Rehab in New York City and has years of experience in sports medicine.



Back Pain Treatment Levittown, New York

 Turnpike Medical

Turnpike Medical

Turnpike Medical


3601 Hempstead Tpke.
Levittown, NY 11756

Call 888-500-9360

Tired of rolling in bed because of back pain? The practitioners at Turnpike Medical Center in Levittown, New York are experienced in providing back pain treatment.



Chronic Fatigue Brunswick County, NC

 Pamela Owens

Pamela Owens

At The Beach Chiropractic


6934 Beach Drive SW Suite 2
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

Call 910-575-2225

If you are suffering from Chronic Fatigue and are looking for effective, natural care to assuage your situation, turn to Dr. Pamela Owens. Dr. Owens has years of experience and the most innovative treatments available at the At the Beach Chiropractic Health Center in Brunswick County, NC. She will work alongside her talented staff every step of the way to ensure you receive quality personal care in a comfortable healing environment.



Back Pain Tacoma WA

Dr. Jeremy Meadows

Dr. Jeremy Meadows

Spinal Relief Center USA


13325 100th Ave NE Ste B&C
Kirkland, Washington 98034

Call (888) 351-8612

Is back pain disrupting your life? Dr. Jeremy Meadows, DC and Spinal Relief Center USA in the Tacoma, WA area can offer you the treatment you need to get back to your normal routine with advanced treatments like the DRX9000.



Back Pain Relief Brooklyn, New York

Dr. Melinda Keller, D.C.

Dr. Melinda Keller, D.C.

Brooklyn Spine Center


1117 57th Street
Boro Park, NY 11219

Call 888-772-6132

Have you tried everything for back pain relief? There's no need to resort to drastic procedures to treat your condition thanks to the latest in decompression technologies. Dr. Melinda Keller, DC of Keller Chiropractic utilizes Spinal Decompression; a completely non-surgical approach to spinal treatment. Her office serves Brooklyn, New York has been serving the area through traditional chiropractic techniques and this FDA-cleared technology.



Muscle Pain Richmond, Virginia

Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC

Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC

Spinal Correction Center of Richmond


8536 Patterson Ave.
Richmond, Virginia 23229

Call 888-804-5326

Muscles that are stiff and sore can bring pain with every slight movement.  When conventional at home treatment such as rest and pain killers is not enough to lessen the pain, seeking professional help may bring you the relief you’ve been looking for.  Dr. Michael Mulvaney, DC is proud to help families of Richmond, Virginia regain optimal health as well as provide them with effective muscle pain relief.



Spinal Decompression Hoboken

 Hoboken Integrated Healthcare

Hoboken Integrated Healthcare

Hoboken Integrated HealthCare


91 Washington Street
Hoboken, New Jersey 07030

Call 1-888-533-1061

Has chronic pain made it impossible to get through a day of work? Back pain is one of the most common reasons for doctor's vision today. Those suffering from more serious conditions may even consider potentially risky surgery, because no other treatment has proven affective. If you're struggling to find lasting relief for back, neck or shoulder pain, Dr. Joseph Canova, DC can help. Using the best conservative techniques, he can treat a wide range of spinal disorders without the need for drugs or surgery. Don't let a chronic or acute pain condition take an unnecessary hold on your life. Those in the Hoboken area, contact Dr. Canova today.



Autism Treatment Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach, FL

Dr. Louis Miller

Dr. Louis Miller

Advanced Pain Relief Center of South Florida


6133 Lake Worth Road
Lake Worth, Florida 33463

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If you suffer from Autism and are looking for effective Autism Treatment in Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach, FL, turn to Dr. Louis Miller. Dr. Miller has dedicated his life to treating Autism with the most innovative techniques available in the world. He works with a loyal and caring staff at the Advanced Pain Relief Center, who will be sympathetic to your needs every step of the way in administering extraordinary personal care.



Weight Management Bay Area Houston, Texas

 Richard W. Walker Jr., MD

Richard W. Walker Jr., MD

Healthe and Well PC


201 Enterprise Ave. Suite 800
Webster, Texas 77573

Call 888-450-2599

Gaining weight, but are unsure why? For many, aging can cause a person to gain significant weight. If left untreated, a person can become obese causing health conditions that can be harmful to a persons' health. At Healthe and Well, PC in Bay Area Houston, Texas, Richard W. Walker Jr., MD is an experienced doctor who provides patients weight management.



Anti-Aging North Las Vegas, Nevada

Dr. Daniel Royal

Dr. Daniel Royal

New Hope Medical


9065 S Pecos Road, Suite 240
Henderson, Nevada 89074

Call

If the effects of aging have negatively impacted your lifestyle, then the latest advances in anti-aging treatment are available for you today. Dr. Daniel Royal, DO, JD, HMD is a Board Certified physician at the New Hope Medical Center in North Las Vegas, Nevada.