In the previous article, I discussed a type of neck pain that is associated with repetitive motion of the forearms and hands, such as typing. In this article, I would like to touch on the neck pain that is felt mostly on the back of the neck, on the cervical spine, at the base of […]
Two of the common symptoms that acupuncturists handle are neck pain and low back pain. I have noticed that people complain of neck pain more than low back pain since cellphones had become the extension of our bodies. Obviously, our bodies are not designed to tap small screens with your fingers to navigate through cat […]
When the pandemic started, I had to close my clinic for a while. I suddenly lost the source of livelihood with no end in sight. I became anxious and started to have trouble sleeping. I never had difficulty sleeping before (I have slept through a big earthquake once in Japan), so this was serious. It […]
SP6This point is located on the Spleen channel at a major intersection of channels. Its name is 三陰交 (San Yin Jiao-Chinese, San In Ko-Japanese), and the name means “three Yin channel crossing”, namely Spleen, Liver, and Kidney channels. Because of its nature as a major intersection, it is a frequently used point. I personally use […]
PC 6 This point has recently become one of the most commonly used points. I usually use this point to relax the stomach and diaphragm tension due to stress and anxiety. Since almost everybody is anxious and stressed recently, this point has become very popular. When an anxious, stressed-out individual has poor sleep, palpitations, shortness […]
Whiplash injury Patient: Male (mid 30’s) He rear ended a vehicle, and the impact caused neck and shoulder pain. He was also experiencing headaches, and the range of motion of the neck was limited due to the pain and muscle tension. He came to my clinic three days after the accident. week one The pain […]
Some patients choose massage at my clinic. Massage is indeed within the scope of acupuncturist’s practice in Oregon. As I mentioned in the acupuncture section, I always combine acupuncture with massage and stretching. The holy trinity worked well for me, and the patients benefit most from it. Having said that, the ratio of the three […]
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Eastern herbal remedies have been around as long as acupuncture. Each known herb is systematically categorized by its quality (flavor, hot or cold, which part of the body it affects, etc.). Acupuncturists prescribe formulas that consist of different ingredients. The treatment strategy is very similar to acupuncture. A formula usually contains a few herbs to […]
An acupuncture session is a very fluid process. Initially, I look at the color of your tongue and check the quality of the pulse (both wrists) to find imbalance in your body. Based on the findings, I have a vague idea of how to go about correcting the imbalance and address your main issues (e.g., pain, digestive problems).
The Pacific Northwest is such a beautiful place to live. I have lived here since 1996, and I have but one complaint – the long, dark winter. Every winter I feel depressed and lack energy. I always thought the reason I felt depressed and tired was that the winter in Oregon is too rainy and cold for someone who grew up in a subtropical climate.