5Jun2024

Nerve Conduction Velocity

Exploring Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV) Tests

Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV) tests are essential diagnostic tools used to evaluate the function of the peripheral nerves. An NCV test measures how quickly electrical signals move through a nerve, providing critical information about nerve health and identifying any nerve damage or dysfunction. This test is particularly valuable for diagnosing conditions that affect nerve function, such as neuropathies and nerve compression syndromes.

During an NCV test, small electrodes are placed on the skin over the nerves being tested. These electrodes deliver a mild electrical stimulus, and the resulting nerve response is recorded. By analyzing the speed and strength of the nerve’s response, healthcare providers can determine the presence and extent of nerve damage.

At Wellness and Pain, we offer comprehensive NCV tests to accurately diagnose and manage a variety of nerve-related conditions. Our experienced team uses advanced technology and techniques to ensure precise and reliable results, helping patients achieve optimal outcomes.

How NCV Tests Work

The NCV test involves stimulating a nerve at one site and recording the response at another site along the nerve’s pathway. The time it takes for the electrical impulse to travel between the two points is measured, providing information about the nerve’s conduction velocity. This data helps identify areas of slowed or blocked nerve conduction, which can indicate nerve damage or disease.

During the procedure, surface electrodes are placed on the skin over the nerve to be tested. A mild electrical stimulus is applied, and the resulting nerve response is recorded. The test is typically performed on an outpatient basis and takes about 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the number of nerves being evaluated.

NCV tests are often used in conjunction with electromyography (EMG) to provide a comprehensive assessment of nerve and muscle function. At Wellness and Pain, we ensure that each NCV test is conducted with precision and care, providing valuable insights into the patient’s neuromuscular health.

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Benefits of Nerve Conduction Velocity Tests

Accurate Diagnosis

One of the primary benefits of an NCV test is its ability to provide accurate and detailed information about nerve function. This precision helps in diagnosing a wide range of conditions that may not be detectable through other diagnostic methods.

Identification of nerve damage or dysfunction
Detection of peripheral neuropathies
Assessment of nerve compression syndromes

Guided Treatment Plans

NCV test results are instrumental in guiding the development of personalized treatment plans. By pinpointing the exact nature and location of nerve issues, healthcare providers can tailor therapies to address specific problems, leading to more effective and targeted treatment.

This personalized approach enhances the likelihood of successful outcomes and helps patients achieve significant improvements in their condition.

Monitoring Progress

NCV tests are also valuable for monitoring the progress of treatment. By comparing baseline and follow-up NCV results, healthcare providers can assess the effectiveness of interventions and make necessary adjustments to the treatment plan.

This ongoing evaluation ensures that patients receive the most appropriate care and achieve the best possible results in their recovery journey.

Conditions Diagnosed with NCV Tests

An NCV test can diagnose a variety of conditions that affect nerve function. These conditions often involve nerve damage or compression, leading to symptoms such as pain, numbness, and weakness. Some of the most common conditions diagnosed through NCV tests include:

Carpal tunnel syndrome
Peripheral neuropathy
Herniated discs
Diabetic neuropathy

By accurately diagnosing these and other conditions, NCV tests provide a critical foundation for effective treatment and management. Wellness and Pain is dedicated to offering comprehensive diagnostic services to help patients understand and address their nerve health concerns.

Why Choose Wellness and Pain for NCV Tests

At Wellness and Pain, we are committed to providing the highest quality care for patients undergoing NCV tests. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to delivering accurate diagnoses and personalized treatment plans tailored to the unique needs of each patient.

We utilize state-of-the-art technology and techniques to ensure precise and reliable NCV results. Our comprehensive approach to diagnostic testing ensures that patients receive the most effective care, addressing both the symptoms and underlying causes of their nerve issues.

Our commitment to patient-centered care means that we prioritize the comfort and well-being of our patients throughout the testing and treatment process. From initial consultation to follow-up care, we strive to provide a supportive and compassionate environment where patients can feel confident in their diagnostic journey.

Wellness and Pain is dedicated to helping patients achieve optimal health and well-being through advanced NCV tests and comprehensive care. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you achieve a pain-free life.

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31Jan2023

NCV/EMG

An Overview of Electromyography

An electromyography test, commonly known as EMG, is a diagnostic procedure used to assess the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. This test is crucial for diagnosing various neuromuscular disorders, as it helps identify nerve dysfunction, muscle dysfunction, or problems with nerve-to-muscle signal transmission. By understanding these issues, healthcare providers can develop targeted treatment plans to address the underlying causes of pain and weakness.

During an EMG, small needles, called electrodes, are inserted into the muscle tissue to record electrical activity. These electrodes detect the electrical signals that are generated by muscle cells when they are activated by nerves. The test can measure the electrical activity of muscles at rest and during contraction, providing valuable information about the functioning of the neuromuscular system.

At Wellness and Pain, we offer comprehensive electromyography tests to accurately diagnose and treat a variety of neuromuscular conditions. Our skilled professionals utilize advanced technology and techniques to ensure precise and reliable results, helping patients achieve optimal outcomes.

How Electromyography Works

The electromyography test involves several steps to ensure accurate diagnosis. Initially, the patient’s medical history and symptoms are reviewed to determine the specific areas to be tested. The test is typically performed in a clinical setting and takes about 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the complexity of the case.

During the procedure, the patient may be asked to relax and then contract the muscles being tested. The inserted electrodes measure the electrical activity generated by the muscle fibers in response to nerve signals. The recorded data is then analyzed to identify any abnormalities in muscle or nerve function.

EMG results can reveal various conditions, such as nerve injuries, muscle disorders, and diseases affecting the connection between nerves and muscles. By identifying the specific nature and location of the problem, healthcare providers at Wellness and Pain can develop effective treatment strategies to address the patient’s unique needs.

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Benefits of Electromyography Tests

Accurate Diagnosis

One of the primary benefits of an electromyography test is its ability to provide accurate and detailed information about neuromuscular function. This precision helps in diagnosing a wide range of conditions that may not be detectable through other diagnostic methods.

Identification of nerve damage or dysfunction
Detection of muscle disorders
Assessment of nerve-to-muscle signal transmission issues

Guided Treatment Plans

EMG results are instrumental in guiding the development of personalized treatment plans. By pinpointing the exact nature and location of neuromuscular issues, healthcare providers can tailor therapies to address specific problems, leading to more effective and targeted treatment.

This personalized approach enhances the likelihood of successful outcomes and helps patients achieve significant improvements in their condition.

Monitoring Progress

Electromyography tests are also valuable for monitoring the progress of treatment. By comparing baseline and follow-up EMG results, healthcare providers can assess the effectiveness of interventions and make necessary adjustments to the treatment plan.

This ongoing evaluation ensures that patients receive the most appropriate care and achieve the best possible results in their recovery journey.

Conditions Diagnosed with EMG

An electromyography test can diagnose a variety of neuromuscular conditions that affect muscle and nerve function. Some of the most common conditions identified through EMG include:

Carpal tunnel syndrome
Peripheral neuropathy
Radiculopathy

By accurately diagnosing these and other conditions, EMG tests provide a critical foundation for effective treatment and management. Wellness and Pain is dedicated to offering comprehensive diagnostic services to help patients understand and address their neuromuscular health concerns.

Why Choose Wellness and Pain for Electromyography

At Wellness and Pain, we are committed to providing the highest quality care for patients undergoing electromyography tests. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to delivering accurate diagnoses and personalized treatment plans tailored to the unique needs of each patient.

We utilize state-of-the-art technology and techniques to ensure precise and reliable EMG results. Our comprehensive approach to diagnostic testing ensures that patients receive the most effective care, addressing both the symptoms and underlying causes of their neuromuscular issues.

Wellness and Pain is dedicated to helping patients achieve optimal health and well-being through advanced electromyography tests and comprehensive care. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you achieve a pain-free life.

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22Dec2022

Orthopedic Leg Pain

Orthopedic Leg Pain: Understanding and Care

The phrase ‘lower extremity’ is a broad one, but its implications are specific. Orthopedic leg pain often affects the lower extremities, including the hip, knee, ankle, and foot. Injuries or degenerative conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, or muscles are usually the cause.

Lower Extremity Pain: Symptoms to Look Out for

Aching, burning, stiffness, swelling, and tenderness are all common symptoms of orthopedic leg pain. Whether it’s local or widespread, one form of lower extremity pain or another can exist in either one leg or both. There may be mild to severe symptoms, which may worsen with movement. You may feel numbness, tingling, weakness, or even a burning feeling, along with pain. There may be times when the pain gets worse at night or when pressure is applied.

Different treatments may be offered depending on the symptoms one may be experiencing. Medications, physical therapy, and rest are all options for orthopedic treatment. Depending on the root issue, surgery may be needed.

You should seek medical attention if you’re experiencing leg pain that doesn’t go away or is joined by other symptoms. Getting to the root of the pain and finding the best treatment is possible with your physician’s help.

Blood Circulation and Orthopedic Leg Pain

Poor blood flow, which can cause a variety of symptoms in the legs, may be the source of orthopedic leg pain. Insufficient blood flow can cause swelling, cramping, and soreness.

Muscles and bones in your legs may suffer from lower extremity pain when veins aren’t able to transport blood and oxygen to those areas. Besides having poor blood flow, varicose veins can also cause pain.

There is even a possibility that it can cause a serious medical condition called “deep vein thrombosis,” which can cause pain, swelling, and even blood clots in the legs. Ensuring proper circulation of blood through the veins can relieve orthopedic leg pain.

Treatment for Orthopedic Leg Pain

The right treatment plan can reduce or even completely stop pain in the lower extremities. Rest, physical therapy, medications, or surgery can treat orthopedic leg pain, based on the core issue. Physical therapy and rest can reduce pain, improve range of motion, and maintain muscle strength. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and muscle relaxants can treat some forms of inflammation and pain. However, finding the root issue is always the first step.

A doctor treating orthopedic leg pain in a patient's foot via physical therapy.

Physical therapy is often a good treatment for orthopedic leg pain. Exercises like stretching and strength training, along with hot and cold treatments, are all part of this. Physical therapy improves strength and flexibility in the legs. In addition to soothing pain and stiffness, massage therapy may also bring relief.

There are other options for treating pain, such as medication. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can reduce pain and inflammation. Particular patients may require surgical treatment. These surgeries usually fix a torn ligament or tendon or remove bone spurs. In most cases, surgery is a last resort.

A good diet and changing one’s lifestyle can also reduce lower extremity orthopedic leg pain. It’s also important that you rest when you need it and avoid activities that tend to put a strain on your legs.

It’s possible to reduce or eliminate pain with physical therapy, medication, lifestyle changes, and maybe surgery. Again, consult your physician to learn the best treatment plan that may work for you personally.

Wellness and Pain Can Help

A range of orthopedic leg pain treatment options are available at Wellness and Pain to treat lower extremity conditions. Using a variety of methods, we offer conservative treatments, minimally invasive quick recovery procedures, and surgery. Our services include medical massage therapy, acupuncture, radiofrequency vein ablation, hip and knee injections, arthroscopy, platelet-rich plasma injections, anesthetic injections, and visco-supplementation injections.

We customize patient care plans based on their condition and unique circumstances. The goal of our treatment is to relieve pain, improve range of motion, and prevent further injuries. The severity of the condition may determine the combination of treatments.

Our patient care plans are personalized and developed with the patient’s input and in consideration of everyone’s individualized conditions and unique circumstances. Our treatment goals are always to soothe pain, improve range of motion and prevent further injury. Based on how bad the condition is, we may use a combination of treatments.

30Dec2022

Trigger Point Injections

How Trigger Point Injections Provide Safe Pain Relief

Muscles that are usually treated with trigger point injections include those in your jaw, neck, hip, a deep muscle in your low back, the muscle that extends over your back, your shoulders, the front of your neck, and the sides of your head.

Trigger injections can be used to treat myofascial pain, muscle overuse, chronic musculoskeletal disorders, repetitive strain, and muscle contractions. A trigger point is a painful area of muscle that’s tender when touched or pressed on.

In spite of the fact they originate on that skin area, they can unfortunately cause pain elsewhere in the body. It’s also possible for trigger points to develop in almost any muscle.

Oftentimes, trigger points are related to the piriformis muscle and cause piriformis syndrome in the buttocks. In this condition, the piriformis muscle compresses the sciatic nerve. Consequently, your buttocks and the back of your leg can feel painful or numb.

Trigger Point Injections: How the Process Works

A pain management professional or doctor can use trigger point injections to inject medications into a trigger point. These injections have the potential to treat a variety of conditions, such as neck pain, back pain, shoulder pain, arm pain, leg pain, myofascial pain syndrome, and even fibromyalgia.

Trigger injections do not require any preparation on your part. Before getting a procedure, it’s important to consult your provider about current medications, symptoms, and overall health.

Local anesthetics and anti-inflammatory injections are two types of medication that may be used. Local anesthetic numbs the area and anti-inflammatory injections reduce inflammation and pain, with injections lasting only a few minutes.

It’s likely you will experience some pain when your pain management specialist locates a trigger point manually before injecting medication. When the needle and medicine are inserted, you may experience a stinging or burning sensation. If the needle tip touches the trigger point, you may feel a brief increase in pain. Inserting the needle correctly causes discomfort, but it also serves as a sign that the needle has been appropriately inserted.

Sometimes, healthcare providers combine injections with physical therapy or massage therapy. This means the injections are more effective and can reduce pain for a longer period of time.

An injection may be right for you if over-the-counter pain medications, heat therapies, massages, myofascial releases, and physical therapy have not helped relieve your trigger point pain. Trigger injections relieve pain, reduce inflammation, improve range of motion, and improve muscle function.

Safe Administration of Trigger Point Injections

When over-the-counter pain medications and physical therapy won’t relieve pain, trigger point injections can provide relief. As well as improving muscle function, injections also increase range of motion.

Complications and side effects are rare, as trigger injections are very safe. There are rarely any bodily reactions. An injection may cause swelling beneath the skin, making a dent and causing minor pain or bleeding at the injection site for some patients. Any side effects should subside within a few days or less — if they even occur.

In some cases, trigger points can be resolved with just one injection. These injections loosen muscles and reduce inflammation, allowing for the treatment of many conditions such as minor trauma with just one treatment. As a result, the conditions should resolve within a couple of days or less.

Chronic conditions such as fibromyalgia or myofascial pain can cause trigger points to recur, requiring regular injections. Depending on your circumstances, you may need repeat injections over time, whether it’s for one issue or another. Your pain level and response to treatment will determine the number of injections you need.

Helpful Q&A on Trigger Point Injections

Below are some helpful questions and answers regarding trigger point injections.

What should you expect? After an injection, you can actively use the affected muscle. However, you should avoid strenuous exercise during the first few days.
How long do injections last? The discomfort typically subsides between 24 and 72 hours after the injection procedure, and the pain relief can last for up to one month after that. To achieve long-term relief, your pain management specialist may recommend additional injections if you are still experiencing pain after this period.
During this process, is there anything else that needs to be noted? Before recommending injections, a pain management specialist should conduct a thorough physical examination and exclude other causes of your pain. For many patients, the most common cause of pain happens to be structural back pain issues such as spinal stenosis, herniated disks, and degenerative arthritis of the spine. Muscle strains are also to blame at times.

Wellness and Pain Can Help

A range of options are available at Wellness and Pain to treat your pain with trigger injections. We offer conservative treatments, routine visits, and minimally invasive quick-recovery procedures. We can keep you free of problems by providing lifestyle education and home care advice to help you avoid and manage issues, quickly relieving the conditions inhibiting your life by using cutting-edge injection techniques.

At Wellness and Pain, we personalize patient care plans based on each patient’s condition and unique circumstances to relieve pain, improve mobility and mental space, and improve your overall health.

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30Dec2022

Massage Therapy

Advance Your Health & Well-being with Massage Therapy

Massage therapy, simply known as “getting a massage,” involves applying pressure to the soft tissues of the body. This method promotes relaxation, improves blood flow, and reduces pain.

For those looking to incorporate a safe and effective way to improve their health and well-being, massage therapy may be an excellent choice.

Massage Therapy: Safe, Effective, and Successful

Massage therapy can safely and effectively treat a variety of conditions. It does wonders for things like muscle pain, edema, muscle spasms, pain patterns, surgery recovery, and so much more.

Additionally, it can improve tissue healing, strengthen your immune system, relax you before a surgery, reduce stress and anxiety, reduce inflammation, increase blood flow, help you lose weight, improve digestion, boost your metabolism, alleviate constipation, bloating and flatulence, and reduce cortisol (a stress-induced hormone that increases appetite).

Massage therapy has an interesting history. It’s been used by cultures all over the world for centuries as one of the oldest healing arts. Throughout ancient Egypt, China, as well as Greece and Rome, it dates back thousands of years.

Massage therapy is safe and effective. Not only that, but it complements a variety of conditions as an alternative medicine. Using a specific set of techniques, a “modality” is a specific type of massage therapy. In fact, this treatment has many different modalities, each with its own set of advantages.

A massage therapy patient’s specific needs can be met by using different massage modalities. There are many types, including:

Reflexology: We apply pressure to unique points on you feet, hands, and ears.
Deep tissue massage: Deep pressure is used to release knots, tension in your muscles, and other areas.
Prenatal massage: Specifically, this soothes a variety of pregnancy pains and allows you a rare moment to relax.
Aromatherapy massage: This leverages the aromatic power of essential oils and other special relaxation techniques.
Sports massage: Athletes need targeted recovery from injuries. This type of massage helps improve their performance.
Medical massage: This effective and safe treatment helps you relax, boosts blood flow, reduces pain, and treats a variety of medical conditions.
Stretch massage: This is a soft and efficient method of improving your flexibility and range of motion. It combines stretching with deep-tissue massage techniques.

At Wellness and Pain, we offer a select set of therapies that are appropriate for our patients’ individual circumstances, pain management problems, and massage therapy needs.

The Science Behind Massage Therapy

In massage therapy, touch is used to improve health and well-being as an alternative medicine. Muscle, tendons, and other areas of your body are all treated through manual application of pressure.

As a whole, this treatment helps to release endorphins. In turn, endorphins relieve pain and boost your mood. Your pituitary glands and hypothalamus release endorphins in response to pain or stress. These are pain relievers and mood boosters. Additionally, you can stimulate them through a variety of activities, including exercise, listening to music, and spending time outside.

Massage therapy, however, has been shown to increase endorphin levels in the body and is effective in helping with pain and stress. Through interaction between your neuron receptors and endorphins, massage therapy reduces the perception of pain by stopping pain signals from reaching the brain.

The effect of endorphins on one’s mood is also positive. In the brain, they increase levels of dopamine and serotonin, two neurotransmitters connected to happiness and well-being.

A close-up of someone receiving a deep tissue massage as part of their massage therapy treatment.

Wellness and Pain Can Help

A range of massage therapy options are available at Wellness and Pain. We offer conservative treatments, routine visits, and minimally invasive, quick-recovery procedures. Together we can keep you free of problems by providing lifestyle education and home care advice to help you avoid and manage issues, quickly relieving the conditions slowing your life by using cutting-edge massage therapy techniques.

We personalize patient care plans based on each patient’s condition and unique circumstances to relieve pain, improve mobility and mental space, and improve your overall health.

Benefits of Massage

Massage can be helpful 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.

Acute or Chronic pain

Reduce edema
Eases muscle spasm
Disrupts pain patterns.

Post-Operative

Reduces soreness
Increases flexibility
Reduces scar tissue and adhesions
Improves tissue healing
Strengthens immune system

Pre-Operative Care

Reduces stress and anxiety
Reduces inflammation
Increases circulation

Weight Loss

Improves digestion
Boosts metabolism
Reduces constipation, bloating and flatulence
Reduces the production of cortisol, a hormone that is released in response to stress and has been shown to increase appetite

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29Feb2024

Chiropractic Services

CHIROPRACTIC FLEXION-DISTRACTION TECHNIQUE!

What Is It? And What can it help with?

Flexion-distraction therapy is a specific gentle technique performed on a segmented table that moves as your chiropractor slowly manipulates the spine. The manipulations, combined with the movements of the table, stretch, lengthen, hydrate and decompress your spine, relieving your back, neck, leg, arm, hip, shoulder, or knee pain.

CHIROPRACTIC CAN HELP WITH

Neck Pain

Herniated Discs/Disc Bulge
Spondylolisthesis
Strains
Muscle Spasm
Torticollis
Headaches/Migraines
Symptoms from osteoarthritis
Pinched Nerves
Numbness/Tingling into upper extremities
Radicular pain
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Forward Head carriage

Back Pain

Strains
Herniated discs/Disc Bulge
Spondylolisthesis
Symptoms from osteoarthritis
Muscle Spasm
Sciatica
Pinched Nerves
Pain and symptoms associated with scoliosis
Numbness/Tingling into lower extremities
Radicular Pain
Symptoms associated with pregnancy
Hyperkyphosis

Headaches/Vertigo

Migraines
Tension-type headaches
Cervicogenic Headaches

TMJ Dysfunction

Jaw pain
Popping/clicking in jaw

Posture Correction

Forward head carriage
Anterior pelvic tilt
Rounded shoulders
Pelvic unleveling
Pain and symptoms associated with Scoliosis

Mobility/Flexibility

Alleviate tightness
Increase range of motion

Hip/Knee/Ankle

Hip pain
Snapping Hip Syndrome/Dancer’s hip
Hip Impingement
Runner’s knee
Knee pain
Ankle pain/Ankle stiffness
Foot pain
Numbness/Tingling
Sciatica
Radiculopathy
Leg pain

Shoulder/Elbow/Wrist Pain

Shoulder Impingement
Shoulder Pain
Tennis Elbow
Golfer’s Elbow
Elbow pain
Wrist pain
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Stress

Better sleep
Decrease muscle tension
Headaches
Neck/Back pain

Chiropractic and relieving pressure off your nervous system helps with all of this by using gentle and precise adjustments and muscle work to take pressure and stress off your spine, joints, and nervous system allowing your body to function better and easier giving you more energy!

BENEFITS OF CHIROPRACTIC

Reduction/resolution of pain
Reduce stress/Have more Energy
- Chronic pain makes people tired, run down, irritable. Relieving chronic pain can give people their lives and energy back
More restful/better sleep
- Less pain, easing muscle tension allows one to be able to fall into a deeper, more comfortable sleep. Deeper, longer lasting sleep allows our body to heal and restore what we have used during the day, spending up our healing process.
Posture correction
- Chiropractic helps to keep joints in your spine and body moving properly with less stress, which improves your posture and keeps you moving how you need to whether you’re an athlete, weekend warrior, work-aholic in the office or at home or even an expecting mother!
Increased Flexibility/Mobility
- Proper joint motion and more pliable muscles increased our flexibility and motion
Better function
- Less pain and proper joint mobility allows our body to move and function how it is meant to
Help relieve symptoms and pain caused by pregnancy
- Ligaments and joints are under more strain as the body
Decrease Headaches and TMJ Pain
- Chiropractic can help with several different types of headaches including tension headaches, some symptoms of migraines, and cervicogenic headaches which means headaches that are actually referring from the neck or even the jaw.
By using a gentle chiropractic technique and focusing on muscle work we can relieve muscle tension and joint stress that are putting pressure on the nerves that come out of the upper cervical spine and go to our head and neck causing headaches, earaches, or jaw pain.

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30Dec2022

Acupuncture Therapy

Acupuncture Therapy: The Basics, Benefits, and Cures

Acupuncture therapy is a form of traditional Chinese medicine that involves inserting thin needles into the skin at specific points on the body. Each point corresponds to an organ, emotion, or sense. A well-rounded acupuncture treatment plan can target these in unique ways other medicines can’t.

In addition to treating pain, acupuncture treatment is used for anxiety, depression, insomnia, headaches, migraines, nausea and vomiting, menstrual cramps, fertility problems, smoking cessation, and weight loss.

The Basics and Benefits of Acupuncture Therapy

Scientists do not fully understand the exact healing mechanism behind acupuncture therapy, but they believe it involves a combination of factors. One of those things is the release of endorphins, which relieve pain. Stimulating the nervous system is another, which can also help regulate mood, pain, and other bodily functions. It also helps you relax and relieve stress.

Although acupuncture treatment is generally safe, make sure you find a licensed acupuncturist in your state. It’s not uncommon for patients to endure side effects, especially since needles can cause mild pain or soreness.

Certain patients can also experience bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, and nausea. A professional acupuncturist can help, as tailored and customized treatment plans are known to provide the best solutions. There are a variety of health problems acupuncture therapy can treat, and it’s usually very safe and effective.

Acupuncture Origins, Bodily Reaction, and Pain Management

According to Chinese medicine, energy flows through your body. Many believe disrupted “qi” (pronounced “chee”) causes imbalances in the body’s energy. By pressing sterile needles on acupuncture points throughout the body, some forms of acupuncture therapy restore qi balance. Meridians — also called energy-carrying channels — consist of hundreds of acupoints in the body.

By using needles, your body reacts, rebalances, or releases natural chemicals, including endorphins, your body’s own natural painkillers and neurotransmitters.

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to acupuncture treatment. There are some people who feel nothing at all, while others feel a dull ache or mild pricking. Others feel tingling or buzzing or feel warm or heavy. Acupuncturists sometimes twirl or move needles after inserting them. You might feel a slight increase in sensation at times.

A female model of needle insertion points for acupuncture therapy.

Acupuncture is mild and tolerable for most people. Be sure to tell your acupuncturist if you’re feeling pain. To make the treatment more comfortable, they may adjust the needles or use a different size of needle or technique.

You might feel relaxed or energized after acupuncture therapy. Pain or other symptoms also seem to be lessened. Although acupuncture’s effects can vary from person to person, most people find it to be a safe and effective treatment.

Acupuncture Therapy Can Cure a Variety of Ailments

Acupuncture therapy can help with a lot of health problems. It’s usually used for chronic (long-term) pain like arthritis, back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, knee pain, headaches, migraines, sports injuries, jaw pain, sinus congestion and facial pain, neuropathy, and menstrual cramps.

As well as alleviating chemotherapy side effects in cancer patients and reducing nausea during pregnancy, acupuncture treatment may also help with infertility, autoimmune diseases, colds and flu, irritable bowel syndrome, menopausal hot flashes, insomnia, anxiety, and depression.

Getting a ride home is always wise if you’re getting acupuncture therapy for the first time. If that’s not possible, try to rest for five to ten minutes before driving home. Your practitioner may advise you to take it easy following each session.

Your body may need a number of treatments depending on how severe your condition is. Most patients have an appointment once a week. Some people get treatment more often, while others get it less frequently. Our acupuncturists can recommend the right schedule for each patient.

Wellness and Pain Can Help

A range of acupuncture therapy options is available at Wellness and Pain. We offer conservative treatments, minimally invasive quick-recovery procedures, and surgery. With these, we can keep you free of problems by providing lifestyle education and home care advice to help you avoid and manage issues, quickly relieving the conditions inhibiting your life by using state-of-the-art acupuncture treatment.

We personalize patient care plans based on each patient’s condition and unique circumstances to relieve pain, improve mobility and mental space, and improve your overall health.

Conditions Related To Acupuncture

Shoulder/ joint pain

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Herniated Discs

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Bulging Discs

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Pinched Nerves

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Chronic pain

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Stress

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Anxiety, depression

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Neck pain

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Headaches

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Repetitive stress injuries

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Muscle Tension

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Back Pain Specialists

Back pain specialists alike understand how common back pain and discomfort are. It’s important to ...

Radiating/Sciatica leg pain

Symptoms of sciatic pain include burning pain from your lower back into your buttocks and can radiat...

12Dec2022

IV Hydration

IV Hydration Therapy: The What, How, and Why

IV hydration — also known as intravenous hydration — can speed up the recovery process and improve your overall health by boosting your body’s ability to absorb fluids and electrolytes through vitamin rehydration.

In fact, vitamin rehydration therapy involves a variety of vitamins and minerals. Among the most common are vitamin C, vitamin B12, magnesium, potassium, and sodium.

Today’s Unique IV Hydration Treatment

In a doctor’s office or hospital setting, IV hydration is a safe and effective way to replenish fluids and electrolytes. A needle or catheter is inserted into a vein to deliver fluids and electrolytes directly into the bloodstream. During this process, fluids are replenished and electrolytes are replaced.

Historically, patients suffering from dehydration, diarrhea, vomiting, fever, heat stroke, sepsis, and a host of other conditions can benefit from the use of this medication.

Fast forward to today, and now all types of individuals seek routine IV hydration for rapid rehydration, improved electrolyte balance, reduced dehydration complications, and overall health and wellbeing. Americans don’t get enough vitamins and nutrients from their diet to stay healthy and to look and feel good.

It’s different for everyone, but most people could benefit from more magnesium, vitamins B, B12, and C, zinc, and a host of other nutrients.

IV Hydration Through Vitamins, Nutrients, & Antioxidants

IV hydration plays a huge role in the lives and healthy lifestyles of so many adults today. Rehydration has the advantage of delivering vitamins, minerals, nutrients and antioxidants quickly and efficiently throughout your entire body.

You don’t have to wait hours and hours for your body to digest and benefit from vitamin pills. You feel the effects of IV hydration immediately after receiving it.

Individual needs determine which vitamins and minerals are used. There is generally no risk associated with vitamin rehydration therapy. However, if you have any underlying health conditions, you should speak to your doctor before starting any rehydration therapy.

You can make sure your immune system is prepared for anything by choosing to rehydrate. Nutrition and vitamin rehydration can help you stay healthy when combined with other commonsense measures.

Don’t Skip Your Usual Rehydration Routine

IV hydration is extremely beneficial, but remember that water is the best fluid for preventing dehydration. The over-consumption of caffeine or alcohol can cause dehydration.. You may also want to consume lots of fruits and vegetables, which contain heavy amounts of water.

In addition, dress in layers to allow you to adjust your clothing as the temperature changes. Avoid strenuous activity in hot weather and take cool showers or baths. Also be sure to drink plenty of fluids if you’re sick. You must replace fluids and electrolytes lost from bouts of vomiting or diarrhea.

If you want an extra boost beyond following a hydration-healthy routine, you should look into IV hydration. The process itself will take a different amount of time for each person, according to that individual’s needs. Generally, fluids and electrolytes are administered within 30 to 45 minutes (or one hour).

A young man receiving an IV hydration treatment, drinking water and sitting comfortably.

IV hydration provides your body with numerous benefits. In addition to replenishing nutrients that have been depleted due to illness, injury, or other factors, they also improve electrolyte balance, which is essential for many bodily functions.

This type of rehydration can also reduce inflammation — inflammation worsens a variety of health conditions — and improve your energy levels.

IV hydration therapy includes a number of vitamins, including vitamin C (which protects cells from damage and promotes immunity); vitamin B12 (which produces red blood cells and regulates nerve function); magnesium (which relaxes muscles and regulates blood sugar); potassium (which helps control fluid balance and blood pressure); and sodium (which regulates fluid balance and nerve function).

IV Hydration: For Those Needing the Extra Boost

Sometimes you just need a bit more energy to get through a busy day, week, or month — and IV hydration can provide it. You’ll feel 100-percent rejuvenated and ready for a big day or a big week with a blast of vitamins and fluids.

It’s important to remember that IV hydration involves delivering nutrients, vitamins, electrolytes, and antioxidants intravenously to restore and detoxify the body. Even so, drinking plenty of water and eating healthy on your own is always a wise idea.

For those who run fast, work hard, and play even harder, as well as for those who just need a random pick-me-up, being able to schedule rehydration therapy selectively on a flexible basis is an excellent opportunity. If you feel your body needs fast hydration and rejuvenation, schedule an appointment now to give it the nutrients and fluids it needs.

Wellness and Pain Can Help

A range of IV hydration treatment options are available at Wellness and Pain. We offer minimally invasive quick-recovery rehydration therapy to get you feeling great again. With these, we can help alleviate that lethargic and tired feeling you sometimes get — as well as other nutrition problems — by helping in the management of your hydration and vitamin intake properly.

We personalize patient care plans based on each patient’s condition and unique circumstances to improve your range of motion, energy, and your health.

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