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Musculoskeletal pain is one of the most common reasons people seek out acupuncture, and it is the dominant reason people seek out physical medicine modalities such as chiropractic care, physical therapy, massage therapy, and naprapathy. Assuming a patient’s condition is a right fit for their chosen modality, both acupuncture and physical medicine excel at helping patients find resolutions to their pain. However, from time to time, there are patients who experience minor impro

Each person’s body is distinct, and even the same person’s body is different with each passing day. An individual’s response to acupuncture is idiosyncratic, depending on their constitution, any existing patterns of disharmony, and current life circumstances. There are many ways that symptoms respond to an acupuncture treatment: 1) Symptoms improve gradually after each treatment until resolution or plateau. 2) Symptoms improve after treatment, and (gradually) return before th

Have you ever wondered what the difference was between acupuncture and dry needling?

Most consumers of acupuncture are adults, but young adults and children can also benefit from acupuncture. Both middle school and high school aged athletes can benefit in two different ways from acupuncture and auxiliary treatment methods: performance enhancement and injury recovery. Here at Source Healing, we've treated many young athletes looking for physical support so they can perform their best with confidence. Performance Enhancement Performance enhancement in competiti

Chinese medical wisdom would say that ice slows the fluids of the body and makes tissues more rigid, thus inhibiting healing.