Heading into a new year, we all want to stay as healthy as possible — and some doctors believe that identifying and eliminating the issues that cause disease are critical actions to take, as opposed to treating and reacting to symptoms afterward. Known as “functional medicine,” this alternative form of …
Read More »More people turn to acupuncture for back pain as study shows relief
With nearly a quarter of all adults experiencing chronic back pain, many Americans are now seeking alternatives to opioids for meaningful relief. A recent study, BackInAction, shows that manual acupuncture treatments can be an effective pain treatment for adults. The National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded study compared usual medical care …
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