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

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