Auckland Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine – Dr. Win Clinic

Achilles tendinitis

Achilles tendinitis is inflammation, irritation, and swelling of the Achilles tendon (the tendon that connects the muscles of the calf to the heel).

Causes

There are two large muscles in the calf: the gastrocnemius and the soleus. These muscles generate the power for pushing off with the foot or going up on the toes. The large Achilles tendon connects these muscles to the heel.

These are important muscles for walking. This tendon can become inflamed, most commonly as a result of overuse or arthritis, although inflammation can also be associated with trauma and infection.

Tendinitis due to overuse is most common in younger individuals and can occur in walkers, runners, or other athletes, especially in sports like basketball that involve jumping. Jumping places a large amount of stress on the Achilles tendon.

Tendinitis from arthritis is more common in the middle-aged and elderly population.

Symptoms

Symptoms usually include pain in the heel when walking or running. The tendon is usually painful to touch and the skin over the tendon may be swollen and warm.

Exams and Tests

The doctor will perform a physical exam and look for tenderness along the tendon and for pain in the area of the tendon when you stand on your toes.

Imaging studies can also be helpful. X-rays can help diagnose arthritis, and an MRI will show inflammation in the tendon.
Treatment

Treatment usually involves:

* Ice
* Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin and ibuprofen
* Rest
* Physical therapy
*acupuncture

You should limit any activities that make the symptoms worse.

Occasionally, a cast, brace, or boot may be used to keep the heel still and allow the swelling to go down.

If these treatments fail to improve symptoms, surgery may be needed to remove inflamed tissue and abnormal areas of the tendon.

Tips for Finding an Acupuncturist

When seeking out a professional acupuncturist, it is important to ensure that the acupuncturist is licensed and certified. Sterilising procedures should be used and more often than not, your acupuncturist will likely use disposable needles. If you are uncomfortable with the idea of needles, an acupuncturist may provide alternatives such as herbal methods, magnetic needles and ear cups. These are thought to provide similar results although are not considered as effective as acupuncture that utilises needles.
Whatever path you take to treating your pain and tendinitis, you can be relieved to know that you have many options, particularly alternative ones such as acupuncture. Hopefully, you will find a qualified acupuncturist who can listen to your concerns about knee pain and begin a treatment plan that provides effective relief.

If you would like to make an appointment please call us on (09) 5296185, or if you require more information you may e-mail us at hwenchuan@sina.com

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My back, neck, upper limbs and lower limbs have been in pain (aching) for a very long time. My background is nursing and business. Much of my nursing life required me to do heavy lifting which resulted in back, neck and shoulder pain. I have spent a fortune on massage, chiropractic care and pain relief all of which has helped. Fourteen months ago I suffered from a major stress episode when my partner went missing at sea. He did come home thank goodness after being shipwrecked. The week after my partner came home my neck stiffened and I could not turn it very far left or right and my back tension was very strong and I have had very little relief. Funny how the stress comes out after the event. I went to see Dr Win Huang at the end of January 2010 in the hope he could help me. I have had between 2 and 3 treatments a week and the muscles in my back are now relaxed. I am able to turn my head with increased range. The pain radiating down both my arms and wrists is much reduced. My partner tells me I stand straighter. I am aware I need a few more acupuncture sessions and that acupuncture is not an ongoing forever requirement. The immense reduction in pain and improvement in flexibility already gained has me want to share the care Dr Win Huang can provide. I am so privileged and grateful that I have met Dr Win Huang.
Janet Dougherty(Auckland)

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My problem and my feeling after Chinese medicine treatments

By Stephen McIntyre

Jan 27(2010)
Feeling very tired, sore in stomach, passing many small stools(approx.6—7 times/day),no appetite but get sudden feeling of intense hunger.
(first day of treatment, receive little acupuncture, begin taking herbs)
feeling good immediately after treatment, appetite has returned but after arriving home and eating I feel very sore in stomach again.

Jan 28:
Morning : feeling very sore in stomach, dizzy, lightheaded.
Afternoon: improving.
Evening: feeling Ok. sleep well. No night sweats.

Jan 29: wake up feeling very good. This continues all day. Appetite good, stools good, stomach feels normal, digestion is good . I have more energy.

Jan 30: still a little sore in lower bowels in morning before passing stool but OK apart from that, Generally feeling very good.

Feb 1: Finish herbs this morning. Feeling very high energy all day (almost manic).

Feb 2: feel slight symptoms in morning (empty, hollow feeling in stomach after eating).Get more herbs and acupuncture

Feb 3: feeling good in stomach, stools slight soft and runny, feeling slighty tired, sleeping well.

Feb 4: slighty liquid stools feel unsettled in stomach. Have a acupuncture in Dr Win Clinic.

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Began approx.1 year ago(Jan/2009)during hottest part of summertime.I was working hard at the time and under stress,initial symptoms were lack of appetite and not liking food.

Despite finishing that work in Feb,symptoms continued to worsen thoroughout the year 2009.appetite was not good and I started having problems urinating.eapecially inthe wintertime when it was cold,I had sudden desire to go to the toilet –like an emergence.iIf I could not go to the toilet immediately it would hurt very much in my penis.

Other symptoms that have developed over the past year:

* Not liking the tast of most foods(even things I used to love eating)
* Most food feels very “dry” in my mouth and difficult to chew and swallow.
* I can only eat very small meals at one time.
* about five minutes after eating ,I feel sore/sick in stomach.about 20 minutes after eating,Isuddenly feel very”empty”and “hollow”inside my stomach.
* Often Ifeel start to feel dizzy about 5-10 minutes after eating.
* When I feel hungry,it is very painful and sudeen.
* Wake up in the middle of the night covered in sweat and have to urinate urgently.
* Feeling tired and low energy.
* Sometimes stools are very loose,sometimes Ok.Because I eat 5–6 small meal every day,I need to go to the toilet up to 5 times a day to pass stools.

Morning times are usually the worst.My appetite tends to improve in the afternoon and evening.

27/01/10 I went to see Dr Win Huang,whom was recommended to me by my chinese colleague,he did acupuncture and herbs. Next day I felt worse ,very unconfortable in all bady,I called Dr Huang to tell him what iI feel,in third day I felt very well,everythiong was fine close to normal.Today(30/01/10)it is my second acupuncture ,but I will boil the herbs at home every day.

I wrote down my condition description and feeling after treatments to Dr Win Huang ,let him knew my problem and my reation of treatment.and let more patients who have some priblem have a treatment of chinese medicine.

Stephen Mcintyre

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knee pain

Causes

Knee pain usually results from overuse, poor form during physical activity, not warming up or cooling down, or inadequate stretching. Simple causes of knee pain often clear up on their own with self care. Being overweight can put you at greater risk for knee problems. (more…)

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