by Chad Johnson, MS, L.Ac | Acupuncture, Anti-Inflammatory, Digestion, Fatigue, Insomnia, Often Misdiagnosed, Pain, Pain Management
Have you been suffering with little relief?
It could be due to a tailbone injury (coccydynia). Often, these injuries are old sometimes stemming from childhood – we have forgotten about them– and they could be the literal root cause of your painful symptoms.
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Neck Pain
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Back Pain and/or Spasms
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Constipation
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Gynecological Disharmony
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Headaches
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Depression
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Obsession
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Restlessness
When the connective tissue surrounding the tailbone is traumatized, the filum terminale may be pulled. This strand of connective tissue is connected to the dura mater which surrounds and protects the spinal cord and brain. When this is pulled, a plethora of head, neck and back pain can result. The reproductive and elimination systems can also be affected profoundly. According to Ayurvedic Medicine, the tailbone area is the center of emotional energy which in this case can also translate to psychological problems that are resistant to other treatments, including depression, obsession, and restlessness.
We use an elegant Japanese treatment protocol that produces big results. It includes gentle, painless acupuncture and moxibustion that relieves tight, tender spots, alleviates symptoms and treats at the root cause. This is often a profound healing experience.
My own experience resulted in chronic low back pain which plagued me for over a decade until I discovered this treatment. I mistakenly attributed this pain to other more recent events even though the skiing accident I had in my youth was so traumatic that I couldn’t walk normally for a full month. This painful, traumatic event’s prognosis varies depending on the patient, but can certainly be treated with success using a unique combination of KMS, APM, and Moxibustion. Call us – we can help.
by Chad Johnson, MS, L.Ac | Uncategorized
Keep Calm and Follow These Tips
In my experience, spider bites are painless on occurrence followed by red, painful swelling at the site of injury. Before I became an acupuncturist, I assumed the mark was a mosquito bite until it persisted for more than a week with a hard, painful, bulbous center. The bites would last for a month or more until the hard center fell out taking a bit of flesh with it. The problem is that you don’t know you are bitten until later when there is little chance of identifying the offender and the poison is destroying healthy tissue.
Mayo Clinic First Aid states to clean the wound, slow the venom from spreading by tying off the limb, apply a cold cloth, and seek medical attention. The problems here for me are; my most recent bite is on the belly which you cannot tie off and the last time I went to the ER, the waiting time was six hours.
Chinese Medicine has a different approach to this potentially deadly injury allowing for immediate treatment. This is how you can start to treat at home when you think you have a poisonous bug bite. Most importantly, be sure to see a medical professional immediately if you think that you’ve been bit by a poisonous bug.
My most recent bite happened Saturday night and all I noticed was a red, painful, swollen area the size of a half dollar. It is imperative to draw out or neutralize the poison from these kinds of bites as quickly as possible. Bleeding with a seven star needle to let the poison out and cupping to create suction around the injury will excavate some of the poison. This step removed most of the tightness of the bite. Next apply a paste, called a poultice, mixture of green clay and water. Cover the bite. As the clay dries, it will draw more of the poison out of the skin. Leave on for 2-3 hours. Orally, take first aid formula, yunnan baiyao, one cap full twice a day for a few days. On day 2 my recent bite was less tender, less swollen, and turned light pink. Apply a paste of yunnan baiyao mixed with saliva twice daily until it fades. Avoid spicy foods and alcohol until the bite is healed. On day 3, this bite looks like a mosquito bite.
Remember, be sure to see a medical professional immediately if you think that you’ve been bit by a poisonous bug, reptile or animal.
by Chad Johnson, MS, L.Ac | Prevention
Do you or someone you know suffer from back pain?
It’s not surprising because about 75 to 85 percent of Americans experience some form of back pain. Back pain can be sudden, sharp, debilitating pain or constant, nagging, debilitating pain. Either way, it can affect your mood, job performance, and family. As a back pain sufferer myself, I have found many effective solutions for low back pain relief and teach self care techniques to prevent recurrence.
Unfortunately, I see a lot of back pain in my office both chronic and acute. Most people think the cause of low back pain is a disc herniation, stenosis, or osteoarthritis. This is often not the case.
In fact, the most common causes of back pain I see in my clinic are actually injuries to the ligaments and/or muscles. This is a critical point affecting treatment because the key to alleviating most back pain can be found in treating a combination of any or all of these casues. I have found that a multi-faceted approach is the quickest way to my patient’s recovery.
Important: Having low back pain does not always mean you have to get your back cracked, take addictive pain killers, or get surgery for relief.
Once the soft tissue is repaired, the low back can easily return to homeostasis and allow you to return to work, play sports, exercise, or whatever you love to do.
Low back pain can be complex and requires professional diagnosis. If you have serious back pain, see a certified neurologist or orthopedist for a biomedical diagnosis. In addition, seek out a licensed acupuncturist/massage therapist, or make an appointment with my office.
Bonus: 3 easy tips for a healthy low back
- Keep your back warm via hot water bottles, hot packs, and hot baths.
- Gentle movement. Move it or lose it.
- Drink plenty of water. Your discs, muscles, and tendons are made of water.
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by Chad Johnson, MS, L.Ac | Uncategorized
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