


Move Beyond the Mystery & Get Some Answers
If you’ve had a hard time discovering what’s causing you to feel less than your best, know that you’re not alone. Nearly 60% of people who have chronic pain report that they’ve seen five or more doctors in an attempt to discover what’s going on.
Wellness Ultrasound is a completely safe, absolutely non-invasive diagnostic procedure that can be used to identify some of the most common causes of unexplained pains and performance-impacting physical symptoms. Blood circulation issues are often the most common culprit. Luckily, once these have been identified, a clear and direct resolution is generally possible with a minimally invasive 20-minute surgical procedure.
One of the worst aspects of having unexplained aches and pains is the very human tendency to imagine the worst-case scenario. This can cause levels of stress and anxiety that are completely unwarranted, which is bad for your physical and emotional well-being.
Having a Wellness Ultrasound can provide the answers you’ve been desperately seeking. Knowledge truly is power. Here at Wellness and Pain, we’ve seen time and time again the sheer relief people experience when they finally know what’s been causing them so much distress. By eliminating the uncertainty, fear and frustration, A Wellness Ultrasound makes it possible for patients to make informed treatment choices that dramatically improve their health and happiness.
A Venous Mapping Ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging modality performed in the office. The ultrasound looks inside your blood vessels to see if there are stretched out or dilated veins in the legs that are a source of pain and many other symptoms. This test creates a “map” of your blood vessels to look for medical conditions and to guide treatment options.
Our specially trained licensed Registered Vascular Technologists perform the test in 10 minutes. Our licensed Radiologist then read the images and generates the report that interprets the results.
The Ultrasound works by sending sound waves through the blood vessels in your legs and transforming them into pictures that can tell the physician if your veins are stretched or dilated. It evaluates reflux, which is the blood flowing in the wrong direction, and the width of the veins. It can also evaluate the valves in the veins which are the key mechanism to returning blood to the heart and avoiding trapped blood in the legs and feet.
If the veins are seen to be stretched and the valves are no longer functioning appropriately, the physician can discuss the treatment options available.
There are no side effects to a Vein Mapping Ultrasound. It is painless, harmless and does not use any radiation.
Massage therapy aims to help patients relieve stress, manage pain, overcome trauma and/or injury.
Each patient receives an integrated bodywork session. Modalities can include:
Successful treatments have included individuals who are coping with chronic pain, stress, sedentary lifestyles, and trauma, as well as, athletes.
Massage can be beneficial at different times and stages of care for various life events: trauma recovery, pain management, weight-loss. Depending on the ailment and/or the desired change event, the combination of massage modality and frequency can aid in the return of optimal function.
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Acupuncture is a treatment that uses very thin steel needles inserted into the skin to stimulate specific points in the body. The goal is to relieve a health condition or symptom, such as pain. The practice comes from traditional Chinese medicine. Scientific studies have confirmed its effectiveness for a multiple of conditions.
Acupuncture can treat many types of health issues. Most often, people use it to relieve chronic (long-term) pain, such as:
Other conditions acupuncture may help include:
Are there different types of acupuncture?
Acupuncturists who follow more traditional/ancient Chinese principles focus exclusively on directing the flow of qi (pronounced “chee”), or energy, through the body. Some practitioners apply other modalities in their treatment such as cupping, electrical stimulation, guasha and trigger point therapy to ease myofascial pain.
When muscles are stressed, strained or injured, they often form trigger points-tight, painful knots. A trigger point in one muscle can create pain in a different area of the body known as referred pain.
How does acupuncture work?
Chinese medicine calls the energy that flows through the body qi. Chinese medicine practitioners believe qi disruptions create imbalances in the body’s energy that lead to illness.
Some forms of acupuncture aim to rebalance qi with sterile-needles that touch acupuncture points throughout the body. There are hundreds of acupoints in the body along 14 major meridians, also called energy-carrying channels.
The needles stimulate the body’s existing systems to:
What happens during an acupuncture treatment?
During the first appointment, the acupuncturist will talk to you about your condition. Then the provider will examine your body for areas that will react to acupuncture. The acupuncturist will tap the needles into points into your skin throughout the body.
The needles are sterile, disposable and as thin as a human hair. An acupuncturist inserts needles at various depths, from a fraction of an inch to a couple of inches. The needles stay in for a few minutes or as long as 30 minutes.
What does acupuncture feel like?
You may feel a small prick with each needle. It’s less painful than the feeling when you get a vaccine or blood draw. Acupuncture needles are much thinner than medical needles, and they are solid, not hollow.
The needles may cause some muscle sensations, such as dull ache or tingling. Your practitioner will ask you to report when you feel a deep heaviness or numbness. Those sensations usually mean the treatment is working.
Is acupuncture safe?
When a qualified professional performs acupuncture, it has very few complications or side effects.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates acupuncture needles. The agency requires that all needles be steel, solid, sterile, nontoxic and properly labeled. Only qualified professionals may use acupuncture needles. After one use, practitioners discards them in a sharp’s container.
What happens after an acupuncture treatment?
Acupuncture has a calming effect, so you may want to get a ride home from your appointments, especially the first one. If that’s not possible, try to rest for five to 10 minutes before you drive. Your practitioner may suggest that you take it easy for a day or two after each session.
How often should I get treatments?
The number of treatments depends on your condition, its severity and how your body responds. Most patients have an appointment once a week. Others get treatment more or less often, depending on how long the effects last. Your acupuncturist will recommend a schedule that is right for you.
Will I need any other treatments besides acupuncture?
Do not use acupuncture to delay seeing a medical healthcare provider about a health problem. In most cases, people use acupuncture along with other treatments. For example, someone with chronic pain will likely take prescribed medications and also get acupuncture.
You should continue taking your prescribed medications unless the medical practitioner who prescribed them says otherwise.
Will my insurance policy cover acupuncture treatment?
Some insurance companies cover acupuncture, but others do not. And there may be limits on the number of treatments that are covered. Talk to our billing specialists to obtain details on what your insurance company covers.
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