Principles of Auricular Acupuncture
Auricular acupuncture is, simply put, applying acupuncture to only the ears of a person. The outer ear corresponds to the entire human body, and can be used to treat ailments and health problems such as stress, insomnia, chronic pain, stomach trouble, and allergic reactions.
According to auricular acupuncture practitioners, there are points in your ear that connect to each major organ. By stimulating these points, the acupuncture needle sends electrical impulse messages to the brain, which are then thought to stimulate other areas of the body. In this way, auricular acupuncture can relieve pain in the joints and muscles, stimulate the organs and the brain itself, and achieve a number of other therapeutic effects.
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Acupuncture and Chinese herbs can be a very effective alternative to treat depression, anxiety, stress-induced fatigue and emotional swings, resulting in many long-term benefits. Although it is a traditional Eastern method, acupuncture is becoming increasingly popular in the United States and other Western nations. Acupuncture can be applied as a treatment to a number of conditions, including depression. In the U.S., it is considered to be a part of complementary and alternative (CAM) practices.
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the body consists of a series of interconnected channels called your “Qi”, through which energy flows. If you are suffering from depression, your “Qi” energy will be blocked at one or more of these channels. Any impairment in the flow of Qi can affect many other physiological activities, such as memory, digestion, and sleep. Therefore, it is important to maintain a dynamic energy flow throughout the entire body.
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My tennis elbow had been bothering me for quite a while and was getting worse.
I came to see Kirk and was welcomed into his beautiful office. His gentle and fun way put me instantly at ease.
He was able to reduce my pain after just one treatment.
The whole experience gave me such a feeling of well being , I am looking forward to many happy returns.
Thanks Kirk! -Alex
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| I went to Kirk at Uptown Acupuncture San Diego because my neck was stiff and I had trouble looking over my shoulder. Kirk put a needle in my wrist and asked me to move my head. All of the sudden I could move it further than before. He added a couple more needles in a couple of other places and I rested for a few minutes. Then he asked me to move my head again. Incredibly, I could move it freely without pain or stiffness. I asked how that was possible and he said he used a method called “The Balance Method” by which you do not put a needle where it hurts but to a corresponding point. It works like magic and I would recommend it to anyone! |
Heike (65 yo tax preparer – Jul 14, 2009)
note: The balance method is just one of the many acupuncture styles employed by Kirk, point selection is based on pattern differentiation and constitutional client type.
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Having had a severe on the job injury about 12 years ago, I have become accustomed to regular flare ups in my neck and back about every six months. Yesterday morning I awakened to the worst neck and back pain I have felt since the initial injury. Merely moving my fingers wracked my body in pain and made me yelp out to the point where my dog was getting scared for me.
After dealing with the nightmare for half a day, and taking medications that did not work. I contacted Kirk and thought I would give his acupuncture a try, he was able to move things around and see me that day!
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I have a medical condition known as stenosis, which is the narrowing of the spine.
When aggravated it can cause difficulty walking, numbness in legs and arms and severe pain. Often times my stenosis would require me to take extended time off from work due to the intolerable pain. In the past my doctors treated me with a combination of anti-inflammatory or pain medication and on severe instances with back injections.
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I recently visited Kirk at Uptown Acupuncture San Diego for my first acupuncture treatment.
I have to admit that I was a little apprehensive at first because I was skeptical that it would actually work.
And there was also the whole thing about having needles placed all over my body that caused me to not be too excited.
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If you were to walk up to someone on the street and ask them what acupuncture treats, chances they will say pain. Why? Because for over 3000 years Acupuncturists HAVE been treating pain with great results! Now with the integration of technology and western knowledge, we treat it better than ever. Sometimes the needles are put nowhere near the site of pain, which is best for those with swelling and tenderness at the point of pain. I had a patient this week with wrist pain so bad tears were streaming down her face. I had her focus on exactly where in her wrists the pain was and I placed needles in her opposite ankle at corresponding meridian points. I had her check her wrist again, not 10 seconds after putting the needles in and she lifts her head and looks at me stunned, “How did you do that?” she says as she hunts for the point of pain in her wrists,”3 years of school, a master’s degree in Chinese Medicine, and a big student loan, and eight years in practice, that’s how.
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Pain, Acute and Chronic
Acupuncture is an invaluable resource for anyone dealing with pain. At Uptown Acupuncture, liberating people from pain is our specialty. No matter if it is a sports injury or chronic low back pain, we will be able to diagnose and treat accordingly to provide maximum relief in the fewest visits possible.
Stress
Some clients feel their weekly acupuncture treatment keeps them grounded so they can deal with their stressful lives with grace. Acupuncture can allow the body to soften the mind and quiet the spirit to be awake. Acupuncture excels at calming the nervous system promoting relaxation and and providing a feeling of peace without drugs
or harsh side effects.
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At Uptown Acupuncture San Diego we’re ready to take your pain away through a time proven ancient system of medicine, treating the problem itself and not just the symptoms.
What’s wrong? Has that nagging elbow injury been bothering you? You know the one that you got playing Tennis with your friend two years ago. It’s the one that makes you have to wrap your elbow each time you still play tennis with him due to chronic pain and makes you wince when you have to reach down in that bottom desk drawer at work.
Ever heard of acupuncture or holistic medicine for sports?
I’m talking about acupuncture to treat your injury. No? Well maybe that’s the reason you still have pain.When most get injured in sports or otherwise, they often think the pain will go away by itself or with the help of an anti-inflammatory like aspirin or Motrin. I admit these certainly will help ease the pain and will take away the discomfort. However, they don’t treat the root of the problem. Acupuncture is the holistic source that will help take your pain away from that nagging old sports injury and make you function again.
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