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Month: November 2009

  • Research: Plantar Fasciitis and Acupuncture

    The 2009 November 23 edition of Evidence Based Complementary Alternative Medicine contained the study, “Acupuncture Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial with Six Months Follow-up” written by Zhang SP, Yip TP, Li QS.

    The study followed 53 subjects who were divided into 2 groups. An acupuncture treatment group receiving acupuncture at PC 7 (a point specific to heel pain). A control group receiving acupuncture at LI 4 (a general analgesic point). All subjects received 5 treatments per week for 2 weeks.

    At the 1 month mark, the following results were measured:

    • Morning pain:
      • the acupuncture treatment group had a pain score of 12
      • the control group had a pain score of 22
    • Overall pain:
      • the acupuncture treatment group had a pain score of 9
      • the control group had a pain score of 22
    • Pain Pressure Threshold:
      • the acupuncture treatment group had a favourable score

    The study showed acupuncture to be an effective treatment for plantar fasciitis and illustrated the effectiveness of the point PC 7.

  • Twilight and Muscle Confusion

    Here is an interesting article about getting that “beach body”.  The catalyst for the article is Chaske Spencer, the star of Twilight: New Moon, who put on 20 pounds of muscle in 3 weeks in order to get ready for the role.  He attributes the success of the work out to “muscle confusion” which changes the work out routine on a regular basis thus confusing the muscle to work harder.

    You might have heard about muscle confusion if you watch TV late at night.  P90X is an exercise program that is based on the same principle.

    http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/muscle-confusion-hey-biceps-youll-never-guess-whats-next/article1377622/

  • Research: Acupuncture vs Conventional Medicine for Lower Back Pain

    This study appeared in the Archives of Internal Medicine, Vol. 169 No. 9, May 11, 2009

    The study followed 638 adults with chronic mechanical low back pain who were given one of the following treatments:

    1. individualized acupuncture (acupuncture treatment formula tailored to the patient)
    2. standardized acupuncture (typical acupuncture points for lower back pain)
    3. simulated acupuncture (sham acupuncture using toothpicks on acupuncture points)
    4. conventional medical treatments of medicine and physiotherapy

    Ten treatments were provided over 7 weeks by experienced acupuncturists.  The results were as follows:

    • By the 8 week mark, all of the acupuncture groups showed an improvement of 4.4 or 4.5 while the conventional medicine group showed an improvement of only 2.1 points.
    • By the 8 week mark, the acupuncture groups reported improved symptoms of 1.6 to 1.9 while the conventional medicine group improved symptoms by only 0.7 points.
    • By the 1 year mark, the acupuncture groups showed clinically meaningful improvements in dysfunction of 59% to 65% vs the conventional medicine group which showed an improvement of 50%
    • In summary, the acupuncture groups showed a larger improvement, greater reduced symptoms and longer lasting improvements than conventional medicine.
    • It should also be noted that while the results of sham acupuncture were the same as real acupuncture, sham acupuncture also proved to yield much better results than conventional medicine.

  • Research: Acupuncture Better than Corticosteroids for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

    The May 2009 issue of The Clinical Journal of Pain included the results of a randomized controlled trial comparing the use of acupuncture vs corticosteroids for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. The study showed positive results favouring acupuncture.

    The study followed 77 subjects that were either given acupuncture (8 treatments over 4 weeks) or the corticosteroid prednisone, taken orally, daily for 4 weeks.  Acupuncture proved to have better results for controlling pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness.  Acupuncture had better results for night time awakening and motor function.

    Acupuncture also has less side effects and is safer than corticosteroids.  The side effects of a typical medical acupuncture treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome are:

    • minor bruising at the needle site that lasts 1 day after treatment
    • the sensation of a slight “prick” with the insertion of the needle, but not during the treatment

    Here is a list of the side effects of the corticosteroid prednisone:

    • increased appetite
    • indigestion
    • nervousness or restlessness
    • darkening or lightening of skin color
    • dizziness or lightheadedness
    • flushing of face or cheeks
    • hiccups
    • increased sweating
    • sensation of spinning
    • Decreased or blurred vision
    • frequent urination
    • increased thirst
    • confusion
    • excitement
    • false sense of well-being
    • hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there)
    • mental depression
    • mistaken feelings of self-importance or being mistreated
    • mood swings (sudden and wide)
    • restlessness
    • skin rash or hives
    • abdominal or stomach pain or burning (continuing)
    • acne
    • bloody or black, tarry stools
    • changes in vision
    • eye pain
    • filling or rounding out of the face
    • headache
    • irregular heartbeat
    • menstrual problems
    • muscle cramps or pain
    • muscle weakness
    • nausea
    • pain in arms, back, hips, legs, ribs, or shoulders
    • reddish purple lines on arms, face, groin, legs, or trunk
    • redness of eyes
    • sensitivity of eyes to light
    • stunting of growth (in children)
    • swelling of feet or lower legs
    • tearing of eyes
    • thin, shiny skin
    • trouble in sleeping
    • unusual bruising
    • unusual increase in hair growth
    • unusual tiredness or weakness
    • vomiting
    • weight gain (rapid)
    • wounds that will not heal

  • Link Exchange

    Here are a few links about massage, acupuncture, cosmetic acupuncture or RMT’s that might be of interest to you.

    How about a link exchange?

    A link exchange could be a good way to improve your site’s visibility and ranking.  Also, I have removed the “nofollow” attribute from all comment links.  I offer free link exchanges to other websites that offer quality information or services on massage therapy, acupuncture, alternative health or general health. If you prefer a 3rd party link, I can offer a link at www.massagetherapytoronto.net or www.massagetoronto.org.    If you would like a link to your website added here, it’s pretty simple:

    Paste the following link on a page that is accessible from your home page. Here is the HTML code.  (if you only have room for a simple title and a link, I can arrange that too, just email me)  All you have to do is simply copy and paste it onto your website:

    <a href=”https://kenshim.com”>Toronto Massage Therapy and Acupuncture Clinic</a> on the Danforth.  All massage therapy,  acupuncture and cosmetic acupuncture services provided by a registered massage therapist (RMT).

    Here is what the link will look like once done:

    Toronto Massage Therapy and Acupuncture Clinic on the Danforth.  All massage therapy, acupuncture and cosmetic acupuncture services provided by a registered massage therapist (RMT).

    Once the link to my site is live, you can email me the following information:

    1. Website Title
    2. Your URL (website address)
    3. A brief description about your site

    Some Rules:

    1. No Link Farm Directories.  You know who you are.
    2. My link should appear on a page that is directly navigable from the home page.  No orphaned pages or pages that are 3 links deep.
    3. Please please please, use the HTML code above.  Don’t use the meta tags.

    Your link will be live in a couple of days

    Notice

    Over the 2010 Christmas holidays I migrated my website from Godaddy to Blue Host in order to speed up the website. The change worked wonders for the speed, but unfortunately in the move, all of my links from the link exchange were deleted.  I have posted some of the links that I remember.  If I have a link exchange with you and you do not see your link here, please email me and I will add your link asap.

    Links

    Toronto Massage Therapy 

    The Best of Chinese Medicine

    Punkie Spelts

    Massage Therapy in Charlotte, NC

    Berkeley massage – Finding a good acupuncturist in East Bay can be very difficultt. EBAcupuncture offers experienced Berkeley Acupuncture specialists who provides treatments for infertility, back pains, and more. We also have massage therapists that treat sports injuries such as back pains, ankle sprains, frozen shoudlers and more. If you are in the Oakland or Berkeley area, stop by EBAcupuncture and learn what we can do for you.

    Accredited Massage Schools – Directory of accredited massage schools in the United States.

    New Life Massage London – Mobile Massage Therapy in London, UK. Thai Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Swedish Massage and Indian Head Massage.

    Acupuncture CT
    Get high quality acupuncture treatment in Connecticut with the skilled alternative healing services of Marc Gerstein at Acupuncture Associates of Hartford.

    Spa And Aromatherapy: Spa products contribute to relaxation and good disposition. Let yourself feel calmness and tranquility.

    Spas in NCR: Ayurvedic Kerala Health SPA offers ayurveda body massages, detoxification, relaxation therapies, rejuvenation, wellness programmes, prakriti analysis, depression, insomnia, headaches, migraine, obesity, reflexology, backache, lumbar spondylosis,herbal oil massages and more weight-loss programme specially best ayurvedic clinics, doctors and panchkarma training center at Malviya-Nagar, Delhi NCR, South Delhi, GK-II, Surajkund and Faridabad.

  • Video: Chest/Pectoral Stretch for the Office

    Here is another stretch for your chest pectoral muscles. It is a yoga stretch than can easily be done at the work place. Perfect for those moments when you are stressed out at work and don’t have time for a break.

    Guidelines for performing the stretches:

    1. Check with a health care professional before you attempt these exercises to ensure that it is safe for you.
    2. Do the exercises slowly and gently. Failing to follow the instructions or consult with a health care professional could cause your symptoms to worsen.
    3. Try to breathe slowly and keep your body relaxed. Do not tense up or hold your breath as this will invite muscle spasm.
    4. You should feel a gentle stretching sensation, but you should not feel any pain during the exercises. Be especially careful of any sharp pain in the shoulder. If you do feel pain, decrease the range of movement by stopping before you get to the point of pain. Continue the exercise within the pain free range.
    5. If you cannot find a comfortable, pain free way to do these exercises, discontinue immediately and seek the advice of a health care professional.
    6. To increase the stretch, try to squeeze your shoulder blades together and slide them down your back while you are doing the exercise.
    7. Do the exercises in a set of 3 for a minimum of 3 times a day for best results.
    8. Hold the stretch for a minimum of 15 seconds each time.