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Treatment of Lower Back Pain Following Back Surgery: A Combination of Dry Needle Injection (Acupuncture) and Microcurrent Stimulation
September 2003 (Vol. 04, Issue 09)
Understanding Fibromyalgia
March 2003 (Vol. 04, Issue 03)
A Different Approach to TMJ Treatment
August 2002 (Vol. 03, Issue 08)
Treatment of Piriformis Syndrome Pain
May 2002 (Vol. 03, Issue 05)
Tensional Headaches
February 2002 (Vol. 03, Issue 02)
Treatment of the Overuse of the Upper Extremities, Part III
November 2001 (Vol. 02, Issue 11)
Treatment of Fibromyalgia Syndrome
July 2001 (Vol. 02, Issue 07)
Treatment of Post-Laminectomy Surgical Pain
February 2001 (Vol. 02, Issue 02)
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
December 2001 (Vol. 02, Issue 12)
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
April 2001 (Vol. 02, Issue 04)
Treatment of the Overuse of the Upper Extremities
October 2000 (Vol. 01, Issue 10)
Treatment of the Overuse of the Upper Extremities, Part II
December 2000 (Vol. 01, Issue 12)
Treatment of Distal Peripheral Neuritis of Unknown Etiology
August 2000 (Vol. 01, Issue 08)
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Resolving Chronic Migraine With Ocular Complications: Case Study
Resolving Chronic Migraine With Ocular Complications

The sternocleidomastoid muscle, which connects the head, neck and upper spine, has direct neurological relationships with both the trigeminal system and upper cervical nerves. When irritated or tight, this muscle can mimic or drive migraine symptoms – headache, eye redness, drooping eyelids, and restricted neck movement. This case demonstrates how important it is to assess and treat the musculoskeletal system in patients whose migraines don’t respond to conventional care.

Chris DiStefano, LAc
Senior Health
TCM’s Potential in Preventing and Treating Cognitive Decline
TCM’s Potential in Preventing and Treating Cognitive Decline

In the U.S alone, approximately one in nine adults (11.1%) report experiencing subjective cognitive decline. A comparable percentage will go on to develop Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. As researchers and clinicians seek integrative solutions outside of conventional pharmacological approaches, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) emerges as a promising, multimodal strategy in the prevention and treatment of cognitive decline.

Regina Robles, LAc, DAOM
Chronic / Acute Conditions
Transformational Work With Anxiety (Pt. 2): Changing the Inner Story
Transformational Work With Anxiety

An anxious part of the self can be very persistent. It is a self-contained story with a pattern of somatic repercussions based on beliefs and coping strategies from life experiences that often start in childhood. The good news is that since anxiety presents with a repeatable pattern, we can start to recognize it as such and begin to question its validity in the moment. In the following case study, I outline three “heartmind” techniques that preceded acupuncture and took about 20 minutes.

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Kamala Quale, MSOM, LAc