Knee Osteoarthritis & Acupuncture
2 October 2018
Knee Osteoarthritis & Acupuncture
Two key studies on the efficacy of acupuncture for pain due to knee osteoarthritis are discussed in this article. If you would like to know more about acupuncture treatment for similar conditions, please contact us by email info@fusion-acupuncture.com.au
Pain Research
A 2014 study, Pain …
Headache Relief with Acupuncture
2 October 2018
Headache Relief with Acupuncture
In 2016, The Cochrane Database Systematic Review published an article Acupuncture for the prevention of tension-type headache as an update to their 2009 review. Cochrane Reviews are systematic reviews of primary research in human health care and health policy, and are internationally recognised as the …
Neck Pain Relief with Acupuncture
1 October 2018
Neck pain relief with acupuncture
In 2016, The Cochrane Database Systematic Review published the article Acupuncture for Neck Disorders as an update to the 2006 review. Cochrane Reviews are systematic reviews of primary research in human health care and health policy, and are internationally recognised as the highest standard in …
Tennis Elbow Pain & Acupuncture
1 October 2018
What is tennis elbow?
The medical term for tennis elbow is lateral epicondylitis. The lateral epicondyle is the bony prominence on the outside of the elbow and the condition refers to pain in this area where the tendons of the forearm attach to this bone. It …
Migraine Relief with Acupuncture
26 September 2018
Migraine Relief with Acupuncture
In 2016, The Cochrane Database Systematic Review published an article Acupuncture for the prevention of episodic migraine as an update to their 2009 review. Cochrane Reviews are systematic reviews of primary research in human health care and health policy, and are internationally recognised as the highest …
Menstrual Cycle Phases in Chinese Medicine
24 September 2018
Menstrual Cycle Phases in Chinese Medicine
What’s a normal period?
In Chinese Medicine theory, menarche – a female’s first period, should be at age 14 and for the first couple of years an irregular cycle is not considered to be pathological.
Ideally, a normal cycle is 28 days …
Acupuncture Eases Pain in Carpal Tunnel
27 March 2017
Carpal Tunnel
In February 2017, the Acupuncture Evidence Project found that the research evidence to support using acupuncture for carpal tunnel syndrome was unclear. New research has identified the possible reasons behind why acupuncture may be useful for wrist pain involved with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. A study …
Green Tea for Athletic Performance and Rehabilitation
19 April 2016
Green Tea
Green tea has been the beverage of choice in China and Japan for thousands of years. In addition to its widespread availability, affordability and low calorie intake compared to many other drinks, it also has a diverse range of health benefits.
It is best known …
How many treatments do I need?
16 April 2016
Treatments - how many will I need?
This question is often one of the first that patients ask at their first consultation. The answer largely depends on what is being treated and whether the condition is acute or chronic.
When we see you for an initial consultation, …
Gout Pain and Chinese Medicine
7 March 2016
What is Gout?
Gout is an incredibly painful type of arthritis that occurs more frequently in men than women. It is the result of excessive uric acid build-up which crystallises and deposits in the joints of the body. The build up can be visible as hard, …
