Plantar fasciitis treatment.

1.Efficacy of electro-acupuncture in chronic fasciitis : a randomized controlled trialhttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23227789

2.Acupuncture treatment for plantar fasciitis: a randomized controlled trial with six months follow-uphttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19933769


Please see linked, These are summary of papers about plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is most common disease of heel pain. Because of it's severe pain it impact to ordinary life.
 Inspite of  the high prevalence of plantar heel pain, conventional treatments are still unsatisfied.

In my view, Acupuncture treatment combined with Physiotherapy or Injection treatment's success rate is higher than other treatment. and the most important thing is rehabilitation stretching!!

stretcing for plantar fasciitis.httpshttps://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6301705841571594173#editor/target=post;postID=6396867093319742979;onPublishedMenu=overview;onClosedMenu=overview;postNum=5;src=postname

 

Treating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome at Korean Acupuncture and Herb Clinic

 Treating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome at the Korean Acupuncture and Herb Clinic

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is an entrapment median neuropathy, causing pain, numbness, and other symptoms in the distribution of the median nerve due to its compression at the wrist in the carpal tunnel. It appears to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Some of the predisposing factors include: diabetes, obesity, pregnancy, hypothyroidism, and heavy manual work or work with vibrating tools but not lighter work even if repetitive.

 

How to treat Carpal tunnel syndrome in Korean Acupuncture and Herb Clinic?

First: Electro-Acupuncture to cut the discomforts from the pinched nerve

Second: Friction massage to get rid of the entrapment.

Third: Placing Icepacks on the affected area to prevent inflammation from friction massage

Fourth: Nerve stretching to glide the nerve properly

Ref: Wikipedia

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

 Treating a Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome at KAHC

 What is Tarsal tunnel syndrome (TTS)?

Also known as posterior tibial neuralgia, it is a compression neuropathy and a painful foot condition in which the tibial nerve is compressed as it travels through the tarsal tunnel. This tunnel is found along the inner leg behind the medial malleolus.

What symptoms accompany a TTS?

1.     Numbness in the foot radiating to the big toe and the first three toes

2.     Pain, burning, electrical sensations, and tingling at the base of the foot / heel.

3.     The entire foot can be affected as different parts of the tibial nerve can become affected

4.     Ankle pain

5.     Possibilities of Inflammation or swelling. As the flexor retinaculum has a limited ability to stretch, increased pressure may eventually cause compression on the nerve within the tunnel causing the nerves to respond with altered sensations like tingling and numbness.

6.     Fluid could collect in the foot while standing or walking making the condition worse.

How do we treat Tarsal tunnel syndrome [TTS] at the Korean Acupuncture and Herb Clinic?

First: We stimulate the nerve, by using Electro-Acupuncture treatment near the entrapped area and the nerve innervation area as well.

Second: Friction massage is applied to take apart the nerve and ligament or tendon

Third: Icepacks are placed to prevent inflammation from the separation.

Musculoskeletal Myth

 

             Musculoskeletal Myth

 

#1: Lower back pain – self healing problem: While some experience the occasional lower back pain, most people with recurrent issues must consider visiting their practitioner to understand and treat the root cause. Alternate medicine provides a variety of treatments such as Acupuncture to help reduce such problems. The classic adage of “Prevention is better than cure” holds strong in the case of lower back pain and should be treated at an early stage for best results and reversal of the problem.

#2: An X-ray or an MRI can reveal the problems of musculoskeletal problems: Anomalies such as structural evidence of lumbar herniated disc seen in symptomatic patients are often found on asymptomatic X-rays and MRI’s as well. This begs the question of how accurate a reading can be made from just these findings. As a result it can be misconstrued with coincidental findings that an asymptomatic individual can be labeled as having pathology. A more definitive use of such imaging would be ideally suited to cases of tumor, infections, medical disease or fracture etc.

 

#3: All back pain patients are treated same: Treatment and recovery is very specific to each patient and generalization will only mean different results and different time frames of recovery. Each patient with such conditions must be approached clinically and holistically to its defined sub-path thereby accelerating outcome, reduced costs and improved results.

 

#4: Let pain be your guide: Pain as a guide is generally to be noted for traumatic injuries while not so much for chronic persistent repetitive pain. The attitude of the patient and the doctor while addressing the “do’s” and “don’t’s” is of paramount importance particularly as the idea of “being in pain” could cause as much if not more damage than the actuality of experiencing it.  The doctor should advice in such a way that pain-related anxiety is reduced and the patient is able to resume normal activity as much as possible.

 

#5: More is better: Psychologists say that the brain thinks as a whole and in terms of movement and not individual sets of muscles or body parts. Therefore the quality of exercise far out beats the necessity of quantity. In rehabilitation particularly, stability is of more importance than the strength.

 

#6: Deep Muscles like transverse abdominus are key for stability: When an example such as the lumbar spine is considered, it is known that the spine is not stabilized by individual muscles, but by an orchestrated symphony of muscles. Different muscles take on greater or smaller roles depending on the movement challenge.

 

#7: During exercise, we should breathe out with exertion: Every fitness center has stressed on the importance of breathing out with exertion, for example exhaling during a sit-up. Professional sports persons are asked to inhale prior to the squat in order to build up intra-abdominal pressure. Using this, they can light more weight. During low load training, it has been seen that when the spinal stabilization and respiratory challenge is simultaneously encountered, the nervous system naturally chooses maintenance of respiration to spinal stability.

 

#8: No Pain, No Gain: There is a subtle difference between the pain felt from injury and pain felt from a hard work out. Understanding the intrinsic difference between these two could be key in distinguishing a successful athlete from another. Extremities of ignoring pain to either put a full stop to exercising or ignoring the pain and overworking the body is not advisable. Endurance is built by pushing the limits, however while maintain the understanding of the root cause of the pain felt.

 

Ref: journal homepage: www.elsevier.com/jbmt

               ACUPUNCTURE FOR PAIN                                         

Acupuncture’s fame for treating pain only seems to be increasing. With hardly any side effects and safe treatment methods, it’s not a wonder that people are choosing a whole range of treatment options, including but not limited to arthritis, head neck and shoulder, joint pains, lumbar, fibromyalgia, temporomandibular joint pains, and many more pain syndromes.

Traditionally, pain is reduced or reversed when the qi (energy flow) is restored in the affected area with the central and peripheral nervous system being addressed as well. Non-traditional methods such as electro-acupuncture are also gaining importance when it comes to pain management.

Growing evidence for pain management is seen in the below areas:

Chronic Lower back pain: One of the most sought after treatments in Acupuncture is the musculoskeletal pain syndromes in the lower back. Acupuncture seems to have a better rate of pain reversal than traditional methods especially when managed over a longer period of time. Especially percutaneous nerve stimulation via electro acupuncture relives pain more effectively than regular acupuncture.

Chronic Head, Neck and Shoulder pain:  Acupuncture is shown to have good improvements in the areas of head, neck and shoulder pains while adding to the overall health and vibrancy of life. With relatively lower costs of treatment than standard treatments and little to no side effects, this form of treatment is well received by many.

Arthritis: People suffering from rheumatoid arthritis as well as osteoarthritis and in particular knee osteoarthritis benefit hugely from acupuncture. Electro acupuncture with a strong stimulation can be used effectively to treat the symptoms.

Other forms of pain: Such as post-operative pains, chronic prostrate and pelvic pains, lateral epicondylitis pain, labor pain, irritable bowel syndrome etc are showing promising results with the use of acupuncture.

In general it has been found that acupuncture is well received by most takers, with a small percentage having mild symptoms such as tiredness, local pain, etc. Patients experiencing painful conditions are well suited to this form of treatment and can be recommended for many common syndromes.

 

Ref: Web site at www.aafp.org/afp

 

 

Lumbar herniated Disc

Approach to lumbar disc

Korean acupuncture and herb Clinic’s lumbar radiculopathy program

normal Lumbar X-ray

Normal Lumbar MRI

 

 

Lumbar Spine is very important for our ordinary life.

Because of the healthy spine, we can run, walk, love, sit, study, etc…

You probably have some concerns that how come acupuncture help lumbar disc?

Let me have some opportunity to explain to you.

 

What do you think of Lumbar disc?

 

Someone thinks that If there is protrusion or buldging on the M.R.I. image. But only image cannot match with the symptom.

Someone Thinks that if there is a symptom of radiculopathy, it could be a lumbar disc. But lumbar radiculopathy can occur when you have a tumor or stenosis. These can make the radiculopathy as well.

 

Lumbar Disc diagnosis must be matched with Image and physical examinations, symptoms and signs. We call it “symptom and sign correlation”

 

There was one study at 2001, Dr. Javic took images of normal people who don’t have any lower back pain. 91%of image was degenerative sign and 64% was buldging, 32% was protrusion, 6% was extrusion!!

 

Consequentially, The image shouldn’t be the priority for the decision to take operation.

Then, What kind of sign or symptom would be the indication of operation?

1. Severe pain isn’t reduced by aggressive treatment such as admission over 1 month

2.Herniated disc compress nerve root excessively, so that muscle weakness and atrophy occurs.

3.Herniated disc compress cauda equina, so there is some problem in urination, defecation. erection

 

How manage Lumbar Disc in Korean Acupuncture and Herb Clinic?

We are using Electro-Acupuncture, cupping, Herbal medications to reduce the pain and inflammation.

And In you place, you are going to have icing on your lower back, and nerve stretching, piriformis muscle compression

Stage1

•     When you have severe pain. And difficulty in ordinary activity

•     ->electro-acupuncture, cupping, herbal medication for inflammation

•     ->bed rest 2-3days

•     ->icing at least 90min. 5times in a day

•     ->nerve mobilization, piriformis muscle compression by tennis ball

Stage 2

When you can sleep without pain relief, and can walk in 5min, slowly

electro-acupuncture, cupping, herbal medication for inflammation

Core strengthening exercise

Icing at least 90min. 3times in a day

Nerve mobilization, piriformis muscle compression and stretching

Stage3

When you can sit over 10min, walk over 20 min. in normal spped

Electro-Acupucnture, cupping, herbal medication for inflammation

Core strengthening exercise

Icing at least 60min. 2-3times in a day

Nerve mobilization, Stretching

Stage4

When you can walk over 40 min in fast speed, or jogging

Acupuncture and cupping-if necessary

Core strengthening exercise

Nerve mobilization- if necessary

Continue rehabilitation exercise for healthy life

 

Our goal is not reducing pain, but, Healthy and happy life

 

 

Shukran.

An Introduction - Acupuncture & KAHC!

Hey! What’s all this fuss about Complementary and Alternative medicine?

I don’t know about you, but every time I need to visit a doctor for something that ails me, I wish I didn’t have to. It’s a nerve wrecking experience to go to the man (or woman) in the white coat and get diagnosed. But I’ve found a white coat experience that isn’t worrying at all! In fact, it’s a refreshing change! They call themselves the CAM doctors or Complementary Alternative Medicine Doctors.

What’s that?? Complementary and Alternative Medicine has never been more popular. It’s been around for centuries, treating people with a variety of problems. An age old practice which has been gaining popularity in the recent past. Today a lot of lay people like you and me prefer to get treated in totality – body, mind and soul. CAM is tailor made to treat each patient in his or her own unique way, rather than a standard OTC pill or procedure.

Now this is not a “for or against” write up. It’s just a way to show that there exists more than one way of getting yourself treated and you may choose whichever may be more suitable to you. CAM can be used stand-alone or can aid your existing treatment plan if acceptable to all three parties viz. yourself, your current doctor and your CAM doctor.

Introducing, the First Clinic in the Middle East established by an Oriental doctor with a Korean Medical License – The Korean Acupuncture and Herb Clinic FZ LLC!

Meet us!

 

 

                                                            

 How do you get to us?

We are located in the prestigious Dubai Healthcare City’s Al Razi Medical Complex, Building No 64, Block A, 2^nd floor, Suite 2003. Don’t worry; we have a map ready for you! Also, you can place us opposite Wafi Mall.

 

A little about us …

We are a Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic catering especially to Alternative Medicine such as Acupuncture, Electro Acupuncture, Heated Acupuncture, Herbal Medicines, Cupping, Physical Therapy ….. and …….. Weight loss!!!!

Our 7 beds, spread in 3 spacious rooms, cater to men, women and children. Each treatment is preceded by a thorough consultation and post treatment plans are  made based on the diagnosis and first treatment.

Our Contact Info:

Tel: 04-4312544

Fax: 04-431-2552

Email: prakruti@kahcdubai.com / joingom@naver.com

Website: www.kahcdubai.com [under progress]

 

Our AIM:

KAHC strives to provide world class Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment to our patients, focusing on results, patient satisfaction and service above all else.  Together we look forward to welcoming you to our Clinic and having you leave with a revised sense of wellness and vibrant health!

 

It is my honor to meet you here in Dubai and I welcome you to my clinic where we will just focus on your well-being.

-          Dr. Inkwon Cho.