Acupuncture For Pregnancy Related Back Pain / Pelvic Pain?

Are you or a loved one currently pregnant? Have you been experience certain pain due to your pregnancy such as back pain or pelvic pain? Wondering if acupuncture treatments may be able to help? Today, Dawn Potter Acupuncture in Clearwater, Florida is discussing recent analysis of research about various studies on acupuncture in relation to pain experienced during pregnancy. Have more questions? Wondering if our treatment options are right for you? Feel free to reach out! We even offer free 15 minute phone consultations and would be happy to get you on the schedule.

Is Acupuncture Safe During Pregnancy?

Many people often wonder whether acupuncture is even safe during pregnancy and the answer is yes, when performed properly. Dawn has vast experience working with pregnant patients and would be happy to discuss your needs to see if she can help.

Studies On Acupuncture For Pregnancy Pain

A recent analysis that was published in BMJ Open (an open access research journal) that looked at 10 different studies and over 1,000 patients that experienced back pain or pelvic pain during pregnancy (17-30 weeks). Participants in these studies were on average 35 years of age or younger and otherwise healthy individuals. Based upon the data from these various studies, the analysis authors concluded that acupuncture treatment can be effective for reducing back pain/pelvic pain associated with pregnancy. Acupuncture is also known to have little to no complications as well.

What About Acupuncture For Other Pregnancy Symptoms?

In other studies acupuncture has been found to be helpful for morning sickness (and even Hyperemesis gravidarum - an extremely severe form of pregnancy sickness), fatigue, stress/anxiety and even GI related issues.

Schedule Acupuncture For Pregnancy in Clearwater, FL Today

Interested in acupuncture during pregnancy in Clearwater, Florida? Visit our scheduling site, send us a message or give us a call today to get started. We’re always happy to help.

What The Heck Is A “Gua Sha Massage”?

When it comes to different wellness treatment options, Gua Sha is one of them that people are often quite curious about. Some people refer to Gua Sha as “gua sha massage”, “gua sha therapy”, etc. It is also sometimes referred to as the “Graston Technique” when used in sports medicine, but may be a bit different depending upon practitioner. Have additional questions? Interested in scheduling an appointment? Want to book a free wellness consultation to discuss Gua Sha or another treatment option? Visit our booking site, send us a message or give us a call today.

So… What Is Gua Sha? Gua Sha is a treatment modality rooted in traditional Chinese medicine that many acupuncturists offer. During treatment, a smooth-edged tool is used to gently scrape areas of the body. Depending upon where you are having a problem and what problem you may have, Gua Sha may be performed on different areas of the body to achieve results. What Does Gua Sha Do? Gua sha can help with stagnant qi, inflammation, circulation and healing when properly performed. A more “Americanized” version of Gua Sha known as the “Graston Technique” has been used since the 1990s in sports medicine to address muscles or scar tissue and can help to stretch and relax those areas. Does Gua Sha Hurt?

When most people hear “scraping” they think Gua Sha may be painful. When performed properly, Gua Sha should not hurt at all. The entire treatment should be gentle and relaxing. If you for any reason feel uncomfortable during your Clearwater Gua Sha treatment, we ask that you immediately say something so that we can access why that would be happening.

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Ready to schedule Gua Sha in Clearwater? Book your appointment here, send us a message or give us a call today to get started.

Clearwater Acupuncture For Long-Covid?

Although covid is somewhat fairly new, it has wreaked havoc across the world, including the United States, Florida and the Clearwater area in specific. A rise in patients with symptoms such as fatigue, pain, weakness, anxiety has been occurring. Requiring new treatment options and approaches. Today, we’ll be discussing the recent research on acupuncture and long-covid treatment. Have questions? Ready to schedule your appointment with Dawn Potter Acupuncture in Clearwater, Florida? Reach out for any of your needs.

What Are The Common Long-Covid Symptoms?

Although covid is a somewhat recently problem in the world, we have already seen the devastating effects it can have on people, including death. Long-covid symptoms are another big problem we are facing around the world currently too. Those with long covid symptoms typically experience fatigue, headaches, sleep issues, mood issues, anxiety, joint pain, muscle soreness, memory loss, brain fog and even shortness of breath. This can be extremely debilitating, resulting in some having to stop working completely to try and address the impact it has had on their life.

How Can Acupuncture in Clearwater Improve Long-Covid?

According to recent search in regards to acupuncture and the impact it can have on long-covid symptoms, it can help with:

• Regulating vagal tone/the vagus nerve.

• Manages vasoconstriction throughout the body.

• Normalizes nitric oxide in the body.

• Decreases reactive oxygen species production.

• Reduces viral replication.

• Improves adaptive immunity.

• Balances autonomic nervous system.

Schedule Clearwater Long-Covid Acupuncture Treatment Today

Do you or a loved one suffer from the symptoms caused by long-covid? Interested in a more natural approach to your care? Considering long-covid acupuncture in Clearwater, Florida? Schedule your free 15 minute phone consultation today. We would be happy to help with any of your needs.