Friday, August 3, 2007

To Your Health

Fibromyalgia Studies Show Positive Outcomes for Acupuncture Treatment

Recent research suggests acupuncture may provide relief to people afflicted with fibromyalgia. In a pair of studies by two separate research groups, similar results showed a significant improvement for participants in terms of pain and other symptoms. The positive results could lead to a greater acceptance of acupuncture from primary care physicians and specialists in musculoskeletal disorders who treat this common condition.

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Tuesday, July 31, 2007

To Your Health

Using Acupuncture and Exercise to Treat Frozen Shoulder

"Frozen shoulder" is the term used for a variety of conditions that cause pain and limit the range of motion of the shoulder joint. Frozen shoulder is usually caused by an inflammation of tissue or thickening of fluid in the synovial joint, and is usually seen in middle-aged people who have a history of shoulder injuries.

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