There are many conditions and reasons to see an
acupuncturist. Acupuncture treats many conditions.
Many of our patients seek help from Jiang when they
have exhausted all other avenues of treatment. The
following is a small list of conditions she treats
successfully on a daily basis:
• Sciatica
• Migraines and headaches
• Sports and Auto Injuries
• Infertility
• Back and Neck Pain; Pain of any origin
• Post stroke symptoms; Paralysis/Numbness
• Impotence
• Hypertension
• Menopause Symptoms
• Poor Digestion or Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Asthma
• Anxiety
• Swelling
The following are some examples of the conditions we treat. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list as we treat many other conditions but is meant to provide some introductory understanding to the philosophy of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Pain
Traditional Chinese Medicine is very
effective in treating for neck, lower
back, elbows, shoulders, sciatica,
headaches and migraines or any pain
caused by injury or stress. Acupuncture
and Chinese herbs are very successful
in treating the chronic underlying causes
of the pain. I use needles and electric
stimulation to ease the immediate pain
in conjunction with cupping or
vasconeumatic device to assist with
circulation. Cupping relieves the inflammation and bruising in order to reduce the swelling. This usually has a long term effect and treats the underlying condition causing the pain.
Depression and Anxiety
According to TCM, depression and anxiety are the major emotion and psychological conditions caused when the heart and liver meridians are not balance which will cause one to be “hyper” (fast) or “hypo” (slow). For example, when this occurs one may sleep too much or become an insomniac. Using acupuncture and herbal remedies to balance these meridians will also have the added effect of releasing tension from the body. Depression, anxiety, and insomnia will improve when such channels become balanced.
Allergy, Sinus, Shingles, and Rheumatism
These conditions are all related to the immune system. The lung, kidney and spleen meridians need to be adjusted to address underlying causes of these conditions which will help alleviate the symptoms of irritation to skin and breathing. Traditional Chinese medicinal approaches are very effective in adjusting these meridians so they would become balanced.
Infertility
According to Traditional Chinese
Medicine the kidney channel controls
the sex function. Acupuncture along
with herbal formulas will improve the
kidney’s “Qi” as well as blood
circulation. When someone struggles
to become pregnant naturally,
acupuncture can also help prepare for
in vitro insemination. The amount of
time one requires for treatment
varies greatly, some have required 3-4 months while others, extreme cases, have needed constant treatment for up to 2 years. On average, a patient is treated with acupuncture for six months to a year before becoming pregnant.
Stroke and Bell’s Pallsy
It is very important to get medical attention as soon as possible. However, acupuncture is very effective in treating with the after effects of such issues. Generally speaking those who receive treatment soon after such an episode receive the most benefit. But, acupuncture has also been very effective for those who have dealt with chronic issues after 15 or even 30 years.
Digestion
Stomach aches, acid reflux, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation requires treatment of the spleen and stomach meridians. According to TCM these channels could become too warm or too mild. Herbal preparations along with acupuncture are very successful in dealing with such chronic conditions.
Dermatological Conditions
In TCM, the approach to treating skin conditions is to look at the skin as a reflection of the general health of the entire body system. For example Eczema is explained as a reaction of the inner “dampness” of the body, which is also caused by an imbalance of the inner meridians, in reaction to a changing weather. Therefore, the goal of the herbal treatment and acupuncture is to acclimate the body to the changing weather which will remove the symptoms. Other examples such as hives and rashes are believed to be caused by the body’s own immune system in their reaction. Herbal treatments are particularly effective due to their ability to alleviate the irritation without causing drowsiness.
