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I hit my elbow as many people have before but this time the pain that ran down my arm into my fingers has yet to go away after two weeks. I am certain that nothing is broken, torn, etc. However the pain is still very intense.Any accupressure (or other methods or ideas) to make the pain go away and …

I have a patient that is coming for bone spur in the heel area and golfers elbow. I cann’t find much useful information as treatment. should I surround the bone spur and try electrostem? Would treatment for golfers elbow will be similar to tennis elbow?

I had a new patient with a chief complaint of a dull headache around the eyes and in the back of the head at the base of the skull. The headache was consistent throughout the day and at times progressed to a more stabbing headache for no particular reason. The patient could not recall any stress …

When should four gates ( LI 4 and LV 3) be used together or more importantly when they sould not be used for a patient. From your previous answer you wrote to me that 4 gates can spread energy outward instead of keeping it in the body? Can you expend on that. Thank you for your clear and vry helpfu…

Submitted By: pejo_mstdHi! We are a group on a practice journey to Vietnam. To treat aphasia, they use some extra points 1 cun above Ren 23. Do any one know which these points are and how to use them.Or do you Chad (or anyone else) have any tip on how to treat aphasia?RegardsPeter

HiMy name is Luis Moreira, and I am a 4th year student of TCM in Portugal.I wanted to know if anyone has knowledge od acupuncture protocols for pain relief (analgesia) during birth.ThanksLuis

Hello, To set the stage: I am trained as a massage therapist and recently have been learning about acupressure. I took a class on Jin Shin Do acupressure in school (kind of awhile ago) and it was interesting, but didn't really stick. Recently, I'm finding a renewed interest in studying and tryin…

Submitted By: panzerhi, I have a client in her early forties with hairloss & itchy scalp. There is heat & congestion in the head with reoccurring headaches primarily in the forhead. the tongue is red especially on the tip. Any treatment sugguestions would be appreciated! Many thanks Louise

Last few days, I treated an athlete which has a knee problems, but while the treatment was going on, a disaster occurs that even I, did not expect it. Here is the story, this athlete(volleyball player) that I've been treating had a practice in the time of 2pm-7pm, after their practice, he …

Hello Everyone, I have a patient that I am currently treating for fertility issues and also recently for migraines. In terms of her migraines, I've diagnosed her with LV Xue Xu. I've also advised her on nutrition to help improve the Xu as well as herbs. I've only just begun to treat her for migrain…

Submitted By: piCan anyone tell me what acupuncture points would be good to use on someone who is experiencing an overall feeling of numbness or lack of sensation of the body during a massage due to emotional stress? Thanks!

Hi I would like to know which points should be avoided during pregnancy. My friend has struggled with infertility for more than 10 years and this year, i convinced her to consult in acupuncture. She went and she is now pregnant. However, there are only 2 acupuncturist where she lives and they barel…

:)I have a patient who has had a herniated disc since he was 17 years old. He is now in his early 40's. The pain is pretty much constant. Any suggestions on how to alleviate his pain? Do you think it is inappropriate to needle directly into the area of herniation?