i give him acupuncture and herbs,keeping touch,i will tell the result of acupuncture after treatment.

case 2

Mr chris Andrsion has gout for 10 yrs,happen on toe and fingers,going and coming.but this time it is happened on wrist,swelling and painful ,limited movement of right wrist,can not lift anything with right hand.taking mediation,no useful,so come to see me ,want to try acupuncture.see the photo taked by before treatment.

only two sessions acupuncture ,he feels very well,pain and swelling relieving lots,can move wrist normally.see photo after two sessions treatment.

i have done acupuncture for 21 yrs, i got doctoral degree in acupuncture in Chinese university in 1995,and i had acupuncture work experience of big hospital in China,and i have the chinese medicine clinic in Newmarket Auckland NZ from 2003,so if you would like choose a acupuncturist to fix your problem,please come to my clnic ,you will have a excellent choice.

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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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.

Knee pain can be caused by:

* Anterior knee pain
* Arthritis — including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and gout
* Baker’s cyst — a fluid-filled swelling behind the knee that may accompany inflammation from other causes, like arthritis
* Bursitis — inflammation from repeated pressure on the knee, such as kneeling for long periods of time, overuse, or injury
* Connective tissue disorders such as lupus
* Dislocation of the kneecap
* Iliotibial band syndrome — a hip disorder related to injury of the thick band that runs from your hip to the outside of your knee
* Infection in the joint
* Knee injuries — an anterior cruciate ligament injury or medial collateral ligament injury may cause bleeding into your knee, which makes the pain worse
* Tendinitis — a pain in the front of your knee that gets worse when going up and down stairs or inclines
* Torn cartilage (a meniscus tear) — pain felt on the inside or outside of the knee joint
* Torn ligament (ACL tear) — leads to pain and instability of the knee
* Strain or sprain — minor injuries to the ligaments caused by sudden or unnatural twisting

Less common conditions that can lead to knee pain include the following:

* Bone tumors
* Osgood-Schlatter disease

Home Care

Many causes of knee pain, especially those related to overuse or physical activity, respond well to self-care:

* Rest and avoid activities that aggravate the pain, especially weight bearing activities.
* Apply ice. First, apply it every hour for up to 15 minutes. After the first day, apply it at least 4 times per day.
* Keep your knee elevated as much as possible to bring any swelling down.
* Gently compress the knee by wearing an ace bandage or elastic sleeve. Either can be purchased at most pharmacies. This may reduce swelling and provide support.
* Take acetaminophen for pain or ibuprofen for pain and swelling.
* Sleep with a pillow underneath or between your knees.

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 knee pain, 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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About 10 days later (October 2008) I had a bad fever in the night and woke up in the moring with painful and swollen feet.I thought I had a bad “flu” but after a couple of days many other joints had became painful and swollen.By this time it had became very difficult to move about even going to the toilet was a challenge.

I went to a G.P who thought I might have rheumatic fever and he referred me to Waikato Hosipital,and also proscribed a course of Penicillin.On admission to the hospital the doctors decided to stop the course of antibiotics and procceded to conduct many tests for a wide variety of diseases including tropical diseas (following my trip to Tonga).after a week of this the doctors said I had “Reactive Artritis” but were not sure what had coused it.They processed Prednisone Steroid which seemed to help,after 2 days and the joint pain reduced significantly.I was then discharged from the hospital but 1 day after being home my feet started to swell up again followed by knees,hips,hands,elbows,shoulders,spine.This was all despite still being on the course of Steroids.at this point I went to stay with my sister who is a G.P. but also very astute with nutritional and homeopathic medicines.she organized a number of vitamin and herbal supplement for me.Unfortunately my joints were very bad at this point and I could not move out of bed on my own.

My condition fluctuated over the next two weeks but I was steadily losing weight as my immune system which had gone out of control,metabolized my muscles to then go and attack my joints.A very painful and depressing process.During this time my sister who was taking routine tests,heard a heart murmur and decided I should go back to hospital.

On arrival back at hospital I was given a cardiology echo scan which showed some Aortic valve leakage.The cardiologist then decided,because of the heart problem,that I most likely did infect have Rheumatic fever.The doctors at the hospital then put me on a full course of penicillin (Inter muscular injections and oral pills).My weight continued to drop but the joint pain gradually started to lessen and the swelling reduced slightly.

By now it was mid December and my sister and father had talked with a friend (Dr.Peter) who suggested I see Dr. Win Huang for some traditional Chinese acupuncture.By this time my joints had been not moving for about 6-7 weeks and I could only walk for short distances with cratches.My shoulders were very locked and I could not lift my arms above elbow height.

At my first treatment I was quite impressed with the speed and precision that Dr.win Huang applied the needles.He also had good clear advice on keeping an upbeat,positive frame of mind.Immediately after the session I felt much more positive and my joints had loosened a bit.In fact I actually managed to laugh for the first time since I got sick.I continued weekly treatments of Acupuncture for 2 months.so and have found that these,in conjunction with the strong Chinese herbs,have significantly improved my condition and aided in my recovery.I am still receiving occasional treatments to help me get to 100 per cent.

Barclay Armstrong
24/07/1971
armiea@gmail.com

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