A Short History of Acupuncture
The history of acupuncture is rich and varied and in writting this I hope to outline some current thinking intraditional chinese medicine...
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bentolson
Nov 5, 2019
Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder is a painful condition that affects movement of the shoulder .Frozen shoulder is also known as adhesive capsulitis or...
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bentolson
Nov 5, 2019
Fibromylagia
Fibromyalgia, also called fibromyalgia syndrome, is a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body. Fibromyalgia causes...
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bentolson
Nov 5, 2019
Electroacupuncture
Electroacupuncture is quite similar to traditional acupuncture in that the same points are stimulated during treatment. As with...
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bentolson
Nov 5, 2019
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis involves damage to articular cartilage and other structures in and around joints, with variable levels of...
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bentolson
Nov 5, 2019
Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is characterised by pain and tenderness over the lateral epicondyle of the humerus. In the UK, the...
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bentolson
Nov 5, 2019
Acupuncture for Chronic Fatigue (myalgic encephalomyelitis ME)
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) causes persistent fatigue (exhaustion) that affects everyday life and doesn't go away with sleep or rest....
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bentolson
Nov 5, 2019
Acupuncture for Sciatica in Bristol
Sciatica is the name given to any sort of pain that is caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the...
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bentolson
Nov 5, 2019
Acupuncture for Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) describes a collection of symptoms, commonly including chronic abdominal pain, bloating, flatulence and...
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bentolson
Nov 5, 2019
Acupuncture for Endometriosis
Endometriosis Endometriosis is a condition where the normal uterine lining (endometrium) begins to grow outside of the uterus. The...
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bentolson
Nov 5, 2019
Acupuncture and Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is extremely painful, I should know I have had it myself and you have my full sympathy if you are suffering with it ....
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bentolson
Nov 5, 2019
Acupuncture and Shoulder Pain
In this article I will show how acupuncture and soft tissue release (massage) can treat a range of shoulder related problems. Acupuncture...
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bentolson
Nov 5, 2019
The Story behind the heat lamp
The story behind the heat lamp is fascinating so I must share it with you. Early in 1970, physicist Mr. W.B. Gow was appointed the...
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bentolson
Nov 5, 2019
Is Acupuncture just placebo?
When people discover that I’m an acupuncturist a common question I get asked is “isn’t acupuncture just placebo?” The short answer is yes...
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bentolson
Nov 5, 2019
Acupuncture and Back Pain
The information here is intended as guide to help you decide if acupuncture may be a suitable treatment for your condition and will...
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