I have read several of your articles on acupuncture. I am currently suffering from a pinched nerve in the S1 area of the lower back due to bulging of that disc. I am on several pain meds and anti-inflammatory. I am in a therapy situation as well, but not much progress there so far. Do you think acupuncture would help me ? (more…)
Archive for the ‘Nerve’ Category
Pinched Nerve at S1 (1st Sacral Vertebra)
Thursday, December 20th, 2007Acupuncture Aids Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
Thursday, December 20th, 2007Though there is no known cure for multiple sclerosis (MS), studies show that when used in conjunction with other modalities, acupuncture can provide effective relief for many MS symptoms.
Because MS damages myelin in the central nervous system, the disease interferes with messages between the body and the brain. Acupuncture can mediate the effects of this disease because it releases endorphins and peptides in the brain, which modulate sensory information between the brain and body. Acupuncture has been cited by the World Health Organization to treat over 43 conditions, including symptoms commonly associated with MS, such as fatigue, pain, blurred vision, weak limbs, spasm, constipation and urinary difficulties. (more…)
Herniated Disc Worsened by Acupuncture?
Thursday, December 13th, 2007
by Brian Benjamin Carter
I have a herniated thoracic disc (T8 or T9), and a very painful hypersensitivity to anything light touching my back to the entire right of the area. I got the herniation and painful hypersensitivity from an accident back in April. I went for physical therapy until I reached a plateau. I chose not to have any nerve blocks. I wanted a more natural approach. I have gone to an acupuncturist who is also a Dr. of orthopedics for about 9 treatments for the pain. He is well known with a good reputation.My pain from the herniation WAS a lot better over this time. The painful hypersensitivity was also getting better little by little. (more…)