February 2, 2015
by Jennifer Alberti
Comments Off on Acupuncture and Pain Relief
One of the most common ailments that we see here is pain. Back pain, knee pain, wrist pain…we treat musculoskeletal pain all over the body. Acupuncture can treat pain that is acute (like a back sprain from shoveling snow) or … Continue reading
April 23, 2014
by Jennifer Alberti
Comments Off on How Much Acupuncture Do I Need?
So how many acupuncture treatments do you need to start getting results? The answer: it varies from person to person. Our friends over at Oakland Acupuncture Project in California wrote a wonderful blog post on this topic and we wanted … Continue reading
March 28, 2014
by Jennifer Alberti
Comments Off on Acupuncture for Athletic Training
Runners, take your mark! Warmer weather is almost here, and with warmer weather comes the 5Ks, 10Ks, marathons, obstacle courses and all sorts of fun runs. Lots of you will be training for these events and if you’re an athlete … Continue reading
October 25, 2013
by Jennifer Alberti
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Research completed in 2000 at Boston’s Children’s Hospital found that acupuncture treatments helped relieve symptoms of chronic pain in pediatric patients. Pediatric acupuncture can seem unfamiliar and even scary to both patients and parents alike. Usually the major cause for … Continue reading
January 30, 2013
by Jennifer Alberti
Comments Off on Acupuncture, Opiates and Pain Relief
Opiate addiction has been in the news lately and is again begging our attention as a nation. Opiates are used in attempts to relieve moderate to severe pain. Opiates have been used for many years, usually prescribed for people with … Continue reading