We Give Wednesdays started in 2010 as a way for us to showcase and support worthy organizations in Columbia that help meet the needs of people in our community. Each month we feature one organization. During this month, we donate a percentage of our Wednesday’s revenues to the organization and feature them in our waiting
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome is a very common condition that affects one of the main nerves in the hand, the median nerve. This nerve is squeezed or compressed, causing pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when flexor tendons
We Give Wednesdays started in 2010 as a way for us to showcase and support worthy organizations in Columbia that help meet the needs of people in our community. Each month we feature one organization. During this month, we donate a percentage of our Wednesday’s revenues to the organization and feature them in our waiting
What is acupuncture? Acupuncture is a practice rooted in traditional Chinese medicine and has been utilized for generations. Acupuncture is administered by the insertion of thin, acupuncture needles at specific acupuncture points on the body. Through stimulation of blood flow by needle insertion, it helps regulate the body’s ability to heal. Acupuncture is now receiving
What is Achilles Tendinitis? Warmer weather is here and people are adding more outdoor activities to their exercise regimen. As a result, I am seeing several patients with Achilles tendinitis. It is common for runners and weekend athletes to injure their Achilles tendon. The largest tendon in your body, it connects your calf muscle to
We Give Wednesdays started in 2010 as a way for us to showcase and support worthy organizations in Columbia that help meet the needs of people in our community. Each month we feature one organization. During this month, we donate a percentage of our Wednesday’s revenues to the organization and feature them in our waiting
For those who have been experiencing Tennis or Golfer’s Elbow pain for an extended period of time, it is likely that you’ve exhausted traditional treatment options. Rest, medications, ice and even using an elbow brace can provide temporary relief. But for chronic, or severe Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow, they may not be enough. You’ve likely
Anxiety – Depression – Insomnia – Stress Acupuncture is a non-pharmacological treatment option for behavioral health that has gained in popularity as promising studies support its use and provide a clear biological explanation for how it works. Blending the best of systems, including acupuncture, with traditional western medicine can provide patients with an improved comprehensive
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee announced that it will now cover acupuncture as part of its sweeping change to address the opioid epidemic that has even resulted in a substantial increase of newborn babies experiencing opioid withdrawal. The plan will no longer cover prescriptions for Oxycontin, a favorite drug to abuse, and has shifted to replacement
Very positive reports on the use of acupuncture to manage cancer symptoms with conventional treatment came from a symposium on Acupuncture for Cancer Symptom Management that was held by The Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis, Office of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine, at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) on June 16 and 17, 2016.
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