Fort Lauderdale Acupuncture, Inc. 

Acupuncture: A Natural Solution for Joint and Muscle Pain 

Acupuncture and Acu-injection Therapy provide excellent relief for those with pain management issues. In practice, Dr. Rowe has successfully treated patients for both acute and chronic pain problems.
     Patients with chronic pain issues often become very frustrated with their treatment options. Pain medications can provide some relief, but taken over a long period of time, patients often require higher dosages. Without the pain medication frequently the pain returns. Surgery is also an option but comes with its own unique set of risk factors.
    Acupuncture provides a safe alternative to patients who seek relief from pain. It is used to treat sciatica, knee pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, neck and shoulder pain and lower back pain. It stimulates the body's natural healing response to improve circulation, reduce swelling, increase flexibility and improve neuro-muscular response.
    It is also an excellent complement to patients who receive massage or chiropractic adjustments. These 3 modalities work together and can help you maintain and improve your health.

Stress and Its Relationship
to Pain...

Stress is phenomenon of modern life, but what is it?
    A simple explanation to describe what happens on a biological level, would be anything that sends our body into a "fight or flight" response. The "fight or flight" response is our key protective response. It stimulates our nervous system, our hormones and our immune system to activate to protect the body. If this response is continually triggered without adequate recovery time, our protective resources become depleted or non-responsive.
    As our body tries to cope with stress, toxicity will rise and eventually symptoms will appear. These symptoms are the body's way of communicating that something is not right. These symptoms can include: headaches, anxiety, depression, fatigue, pain syndromes and digestive disorders.

How to Beat Stress... 

If you feel stress plays a significant role in your symptoms, here are several suggestions to improve your health:

Begin fitness routine 3-4 days a week:
Research has shown that regular exercise can greatly reduce the affects of stress and improve your general wellbeing.
Improve your diet: Eat plenty of fresh organic vegetables and proteins. Limit sugars & dairy. Avoid alcohol and processed food.
Practice meditation: Learn to relax:
Meditation and breathing exercises can help clear our mind and calm our emotions.
Practice Qigong: Qigong offers a unique way to open the energy flow in your body to improve your health and wellbeing.