The very best recommendation of who to go to for treatment will likely come from another health practitioner, a friend or a family member. Other things to consider when choosing your practitioner are;

• Is the practitioner a member of a professional body such as NZASA? (this informs you that the practitioner has met the education requirements of the organisation and is bound by their Rules and Code of Ethics.)
• Was the practitioner happy to engage with you when you enquired about making an appointment?
• Did the practitioner readily explain the cost of treatment and the different options available for payment? (the cost of any herbal prescription is usually in addition to  the consultation fee)

Once you have attended your first consultation;

• Was it easy to establish good rapport with the practitioner?
• Did you feel that the practitioner clearly explained the diagnosis and treatment of your condition?
• Was the practitioner considerate toward you during the treatment – did they listen to feedback and adjust their technique if it was too uncomfortable for you?
• Were the surroundings clean and comfortable? Were you warm enough?

In order to improve your health and wellbeing, you and your practitioner need to work as a partnership.  Chinese medicine does not simply treat symptoms, but addresses all aspects of a person’s life, and you may well be asked to consider diet and lifestyle changes to address the imbalances that the practitioner observes. Whilst the practitioner can choose the appropriate acupuncture points and prescribe the best herbal formula for you to take, it is up to you to make the changes in your life that will help greatly on your path to good health. Working together will ensure the best possible outcome.

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,i am a mumber of NZASA( newzealand acupuncture standards authority inc),i am a ACC provider,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.

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The specific structure in your back responsible for your pain is hardly ever identified. Whether identified or not, there are several possible sources of low back pain:
• Muscle spasm (very tense muscles that remain contracted)
• Other medical conditions like fibromyalgia
• Ruptured or herniated disk
• Small fractures to the spine from osteoporosis
• Spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal)
• Spine curvatures (like scoliosis or kyphosis), which may be inherited and seen in children or teens
• Strain or tears to the muscles or ligaments supporting the back
• Infection of the spine (osteomyelitis, diskitis, abscess)
• Cancer that involves the spine
Back pain may also be due to:
• An abnormal aortic aneurysm that is leaking
• Arthritis conditions, such as osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis
• Kidney infection or kidney stones
• Problems related to pregnancy
• Medical conditions that affect the female reproductive organs, including endometriosis, ovarian cysts, ovarian cancer, or uterine fibroids
• Testicular torsion (twisted testicle)

Exams and Tests

When you first see your doctor, you will be asked questions about your back pain, including how often it occurs and how severe it is. Your doctor will try to determine the cause of your back pain and whether it is likely to quickly get better with simple measures such as ice, mild painkillers, physical therapy, and proper exercises. Most of the time, back pain will get better using these approaches.
Questions will include:
• Is your pain on one side only or both sides?
• What does the pain feel like? Is it dull, sharp, throbbing, or burning?
• Is this the first time you have had back pain?
• When did the pain begin? Did it start suddenly?
• Did you have a particular injury or accident?
• What were you doing just before the pain began? Were you lifting or bending? Sitting at your computer? Driving a long distance?
• If you have had back pain before, is this pain similar or different? In what way is it different?
• Do you know the cause of previous episodes of back pain?
• How long does each episode of back pain usually last?
• Do you feel the pain anywhere other than your back, like your hip, thigh, leg or feet?
• Do you have any numbness or tingling? Any weakness or loss of function in your leg or elsewhere?
• What makes the pain worse? Lifting, twisting, standing, or sitting for long periods of time?
• What makes you feel better?
• Are there any other symptoms present? Weight loss? Fever? Change in urination? Change in bowel habits?

Here are some tips for how to handle pain early on:

• Stop normal physical activity for the first few days. This helps calm your symptoms and reduce inflammation.
• Apply heat or ice to the painful area. Try ice for the first 48-72 hours, then use heat.
• Take over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB) or acetaminophen (Tylenol).
• While sleeping, try lying in a curled-up, fetal position with a pillow between your legs. If you usually sleep on your back, place a pillow or rolled towel under your knees to relieve pressure.

acupuncture is a good way to relief the acute pain of low back,sometime the pain is gone immediately after only one session treating.

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 low back 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 low back pain and begin a treatment plan that provides effective relief.

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Shoulder pain is a common problem right now, it is only symptom, Shoulder pain involves any pain in or around the shoulder joint. The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the human body. The rotator cuff in the shoulder is made up of four tendons. These tendons give the shoulder a wide range of motion. the tendons pass underneath a rigid bony arch in the shoulder. The most common cause of shoulder pain is when the tendons become trapped under this arch. The compressed tendons become inflamed or damaged.

Shoulder pain can also be due to: Arthritis in the joints around the shoulder, Bursitis (inflammation of a fluid-filled sac, or bursa, that lies between tendon and skin or between tendon and bone). Normally a bursa protects the joint and helps make movement more fluid. Fractures of the shoulder bones. Frozen shoulder syndrome occurs when the muscles, tendons, and ligaments stiffen up inside the shoulder and make any motion painful and difficult. Inflammation of nearby tendons, such as those connected to the bicep muscles of your arms, from overuse or injury. Dislocation of your shoulder, which is when the ball-shaped head of your arm comes out of the socket.

In Chinese medicine the shoulder is belong to “Bi syndrome” it is due to be invaded by bad wind, cold and damp, or stagnation of Qi and Blood of body,or weakness of Liver and Kidney function of Chinese medicine, or weakness in Qi and Blood of Chinese medicine.

For slight pain on shoulder, I choose distal point on hand ,for example, zhongzhu, acupuncture on zhongzhu, patient feels tension and numb on point, then let patient move shoulder about ten minutes. more patients will feel much better, the shoulder pain is gone immediately after 3—5 session treatments.

For sereve shoulder pain, and without limited movement of shoulder, firstly I will choose distal points, let patient move shoulder, then choose local points on shoulder, for example jianyu, jianjing,and tianzhong. Finally Also doing treatment massage for these patients.

For severe shoulder pain with limited movement of shoulder, firstly I do acupuncture and treatment massage ,then doing cupping is necessary.

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