Tag: pain severity

  • THE BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE FOR CHRONIC PAIN IN CANCER SURVIVORS

    THE BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE FOR CHRONIC PAIN IN CANCER SURVIVORS

    Acupuncture is a 2500 year health modality from China that involves the use of hair-thin needles to specific points in the body to treat disease. When the needles are inserted into certain areas of the body (known as acupoints), the needles are manipulated to influence the flow of Qi (metabolic functions) and blood. Once the…

  • HOW TO USE ACUPUNCTURE FOR PIRIFORMIS SYNDROME PAIN RELIEF

    HOW TO USE ACUPUNCTURE FOR PIRIFORMIS SYNDROME PAIN RELIEF

    Piriformis syndrome is a condition that involves the irritation or compression of the piriformis muscle and the nearby sciatic nerve. The piriformis muscle is located deep in the buttocks, and the sciatic nerve runs from the lower back down through the hips and into the legs. When the piriformis muscle becomes tight, inflamed, or spasms,…

  • HOW TO USE AURICULOTHERAPY FOR INSOMNIA AND SLEEP DISORDERS IN ADULTS

    HOW TO USE AURICULOTHERAPY FOR INSOMNIA AND SLEEP DISORDERS IN ADULTS

    Although allopathy has gained fame globally because of its numerous benefits and practices, there are also other old types of therapies which are practiced in corners of the world to keep the human body healthy. Similar to the types of ancient Chinese medicine like acupressure and acupuncture, auriculotherapy has also gained widespread fame in the…