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When it comes to aches and pains....whether it's the pesky ones that got worse with age, or the ones brought on from that fender bender last month, CHIROPRACTIC, ACUPUNCTURE, and MASSAGE THERAPY are of the most popular and oldest forms of natural health care in the world.
MASSAGE THERAPY uses touch to manipulate the soft-tissue muscles of the body. It is used for a variety of reasons, including treating painful ailments, decompressing tired and overworked muscles, reducing stress, rehabilitating sports injuries, and promoting general health. |
CHIROPRACTIC works with the nerves, muscles and joints in the body. In addition to chiropractic adjustments, chiropractors also have extensive training in nutrition, radiology and physical therapy. Their goal is to maximize the health or function of the whole body utilizing safe, conservative treatment methods.
ACUPUNCTURE is based around the quality, quantity, and balance of Qi flowing within the body. When an imbalance is noted, a variety of techniques are used, including acupuncture, herbs, moxibustion, tui-na massage, electro-acupuncture, gwa-sha, and cupping to restore and maintain the proper flow of Qi within the body. Once balanced and flowing freely, the body flourishes and its full health and vitality are expressed.
There are many things acupuncture has been known to accomplish; alleviating pain, increasing the body's resistance to illness, promoting detoxification, and enhancing a person's energy level and sense of well being. Other uses are to stop smoking, lower blood pressure, alleviate skin disorders, and relieve constipation, anxiety, insomnia, nausea, allergies, and asthma.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the National Institutes for Health (NIH), acupuncture is useful in the treatment of:
Chronic and Acute Pain - Injuries, headaches, neck and back pain, tendonitis, sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia
Circulatory disorders - Hypertension, palpitations, heart disease
Disorders of the bones, muscles, and joints - Low back pain, neck and shoulder pain, joint pains, injuries, numbness and tingling, muscular aches and pains, osteoarthritis
Disorders of the nervous system - Multiple sclerosis, post-stroke conditions
Emotional and psychological disorders - Depression, anxiety
Gastrointestinal disorders - Indigestion, pain, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, eating disorders
Gynecological disorders - Irregular, heavy, or painful menstruation, premenstrual syndrome, menopausal problems, fertility issues
Immune disorders - Chronic fatigue, HIV/AIDS
Pregnancy-related complaints - Morning sickness, edema, fatigue
Respiratory disorders - Chronic colds, coughs, asthma, allergies
Sleep and stress disorders - Nervous tension, insomnia, low energy
Urogenital disorders - Urinary tract problems, sexual dysfunction
When it comes to your individual needs for pain management, our qualified staff of practitioners at Edmistone will work with you to come up with the best plan to assist you in your road to recovery. Contact Us today to get started. |
