Neuropathy is a common problem that has symptoms including tingling, numbness, or burning pain in the affected area. While pharmaceuticals can temporarily stop neuropathy pain, they do not address the root cause of the problem and may carry unwanted side effects. Many people are now turning to alternative medicines such as acupuncture for neuropathy pain.

A case study examining the effectiveness of acupuncture for lower back pain in an active, 53-year-old man who sought treatment from Rocky Coast. Read more about how we treated this case and the results that were observed.

Alternative treatments for chronic pain such as acupuncture, massage, yoga, and biofeedback have garnered much attention and study. In this article, we will examine some of the scientific evidence for the use of acupuncture to manage chronic low back pain (cLBP).

Acupuncture can speed up the healing process and offer some much-needed pain relief. Patients should also practice sciatica exercises and stretches at home between appointments. Regular exercise can help to improve strength and flexibility, and is one of the most important forms of sciatica pain management.

Acupuncture benefits RA patients in several different ways. It can help to clear away excess heat and restore a state of balance to the body and mind. In western medical terms, acupuncture for RA works by reducing inflammation and releasing endorphins, your body’s natural painkillers. It can also help to relieve stress, one of the major triggers of RA flare-ups.

There is a saying in Chinese medicine, “If there is free flow, there is no pain; if there is pain, there is a lack of free flow.” In the case of your back pain, the “free flow” refers to the ability of your blood to circulate as intended. When your blood circulation is working properly, there is no pain. And, when pain is present, we can take it as a given that there is some kind of blockage to the circulatory system.

Through acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutritional advice and advocacy, Rocky Coast provides holistic fertility support to our clients in-person and beyond.

The following is a review of some of the clinical evidence that shows that acupuncture is very effective in increasing the clinical pregnancy rates among patients undergoing IVF. It was compiled by the team at Rocky Coast Acupuncture in Portland, Maine.

For fertility support, dietary therapy can be extremely helpful. Healthy qi, blood and essence are all essential for good fertility. These can be nourished by eating foods which benefit the Spleen, Kidneys, Heart and Liver.

From the perspective of modern medicine, there are many different reasons why a person may have difficulty conceiving. Conditions such as PCOS and endometriosis are common problems which affect fertility, as do physical obstructions such as scarring, and age.  Perhaps most difficult of all, if your doctor cannot find any physical reason why you are struggling to get pregnant, you may be given the frustrating diagnosis of “unexplained infertility.”

Fertility is something that most people take for granted, assuming that starting a family will be easy to do once you are ready. However, if you are one of the many people out there struggling to conceive, then you know that this is not always the case.