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How a patient describes their pain is valuable diagnostic information. In this post, I will discuss what this information can tell us from a more mechanical/biomedical standpoint, and how we use it from a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Acupuncture point of view. I'll also look at when the nature of someone's pain can throw up a red flag, prompting investigation for more serious conditions. Different Types of Pain: What they tell us from Biomedical and TCM Acupuncture pers

The Bio-Medical terms myotomes and dermatomes provide links, though not always direct parallels, to the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) channel system. In this post, I will investigate these links and explore where they are most usefully used in acupuncture practice.

In the previous blog post , I got AI to review its own strengths and weaknesses in the context of Acupuncture & Massage therapy. In this...

Ok, full disclosure, this blog post was fully written by AI with the simple prompt " Write a blog post about the advantages and...

2013 Shin Splints Article In November 2013, I wrote a 'how-to' article for The Acupuncturist magazine on the topic of shin splints ....

Acupuncture Aftercare Acupuncture Aftercare While your acupuncture session sets you up for healing, a lot of the changes in your body...

Sciatica Acupuncture and massage can be very effective in managing sciatica . Sciatica typically involves irritation or compression of...

Comprehensive Overview of Vitamin Deficiencies from Western & TCM Perspectives In this post, I will outline the common causes and...

Muscles 'Tug of War' - Understanding Body Mechanics In this blog I will explore the importance of understanding how muscles interact with...

The Serratus Anterior muscle is a bit of a secret workhorse when it comes to our upper back and shoulders. It's not frequently spoken...

► Listen to a spoken audio version of this post Tiredness and fatigue are hugely relevant to modern health. There are dozens of...

I've spoken about more specific uses of both Acupuncture and massage in previous posts, but I thought it useful to document the broad...

►Listen to the spoken audio of this blog post Acupuncture, an ancient healing practice rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, has grown...

Upper Cross Syndrome (UCS) is a postural imbalance caused by muscle dysfunction in the upper body, particularly the neck, shoulders, and...

Knee Pain - Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Options For a knee to work well we need good function in the bones, cartilage, ligaments,...

What is Qi? Is it real? Listen to the spoken Audio of WHAT IS QI? UNREVELLING THE MYSTERY >> here In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)...

Is acupuncture & massage just what you need? In my York clinic, I'd estimate around 80% of people receive a combination of massage and...

Vagus Nerve 'Hacks' - How useful are they? While anatomy doesn't change - trends and buzzwords do. Being an acupuncturist and massage...

ACUPUNCTURISTS NEEDED FOR PHOENIX HEALTH AND WELLBEING CLINIC Alongside my acupuncture practice in York, I also work at Phoenix Health...

As we head into winter we start the tactical dodging of coughs, colds and other illnesses. There are numerous ways to help your immune...