Is Acupuncture, or community acupuncture, going to be effective in treating the conditions that you may be suffering from? There are many angles to answer this question from, the least of which is the previous blog “How much acupuncture will I need“. Before we can talk about effectiveness, we need to define it! We should … Read more
You’ll often see these words strung together on a community acupuncture website: SAFE, EFFECTIVE, ACCESSIBLE. In the first blog in this series, we’ll be focusing on the first word, safe, and the idea of safety in an acupuncture treatment. Before starting, we should probably offer a definition: Safety: “the condition of being protected from or … Read more
One of the most common questions we receive is: how many acupuncture treatments will I need to get better? As you might have guessed, the answer is dependent on your goals as a patient and the quality and severity of the condition(s) we are treating. Also, we might deconstruct the idea of what getting better … Read more
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) affect the function and comfort of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which connects the jaw to the skull and coordinates movement with muscles, ligaments, and nerves. Dysfunction in this system can lead to pain, stiffness, and difficulty with daily activities such as chewing, speaking, or yawning. Understanding TMD TMD is a multifactorial condition … Read more
Good news folks! We are seeing signs that community acupuncture is coming online as a concept in Oregon City. We estimated it could take up to 1 or even 2 years for word to get out that group acupuncture sessions have similar results to private ones — if we’re going by the evidence that’s available … Read more
As the first part of this blog series focused more on the deep uncertainty I faced, problems with getting an accurate diagnosis, and the hurdles around the kinds of feelings that situation generated – I wanted to focus more on how one can evaluate treatment and solutions in Part 2. A large question people with … Read more
There are many different kinds of facial pain people commonly suffer from, with various causations and symptoms. The Facial Pain Association offers a great definition: Facial pain refers to pain experienced in any part of the face, including the eyes and mouth. This type of pain can vary in intensity and character, ranging from sharp … Read more
Acupuncture and its modern sibling, electroacupuncture (EA), are gaining serious traction as effective options for managing pain. A recent narrative review pulls together evidence, safety data, and the biological mechanisms at play-and the picture is surprisingly robust.