Acupuncture For Tennis Elbow What is Tennis Elbow? “Tennis Elbow” is a repetitive stress injury which causes adhesion and eventually tiny tears in the tendon. Acute (early onset) may be diagnosed as “Tendonitis” whereas “Tendonosis” diagnosis refers to chronic (long-term) trauma of repetitive, overuse activity. Tendons attach muscle to bone. When adhesions (sounds like “adhesive” […]

Acupuncture for Endometriosis Pain (Pain and Women’s Health) What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis patients usually suffer with severely painful, heavy periods which often includes blood clots. Endometriosis involves endometrial tissue growing outside the uterus. Auto Immune symptoms or diagnosis, such as Hashimoto’s Hypothyroidism often coincide with Endometriosis. Some women experience no abdominal or pelvic pain and […]

Shoulder Stretch for Rotator Cuff Injury (Pain and Women’s Health in Anoka) Here’s an easy shoulder stretch you can do virtually anywhere… Acupuncture can be helpful in relieving the pain and inflammation that goes along with rotator cuff injuries and other shoulder pain. Remember, serious rotator cuff tears may require surgery and immobilization of shoulder […]

Acupuncture for Golfer’s Elbow (Pain and Women’s Health in Anoka) What is Golfer’s Elbow? Golfer’s Elbow, also known as Medial Epicondylitis, is an overuse injury with inflammation and pain on the inner side of elbow bone. Chronic (long-standing) Golfer’s Elbow is due to muscle degeneration. Symptoms of Golfer’s Elbow Golfer’s Elbow includes pain on inside […]

Don’t Lose Your Head- Get Acupuncture After Head Trauma What is a Concussion? Concussion is a brain injury caused by a minor blow to the head or by violent shaking of the head and may or may not include loss of consciousness. Temporary cognitive signs and symptoms may be noticeable. These cognitive symptoms may persist […]