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Acupuncture Treatment of Shoulder Pain

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Acupuncturist Chapel Hill, NC

Practitioners of Chinese Medicine divide the shoulder into regions that correspond to specific meridians or energy pathways. Stagnation or other derangements of qi flow along these channels will impair the shoulder movement and sensation of the shoulder and other body areas. Licensed acupuncturist Dr. Lisa Oskardmay uses acupuncture treatment, massage, and chiropractic adjustments to the spine and extremities to improve qi flow and heal shoulder pain naturally.

Many people ask how an acupuncturist knows which points to choose for problems affecting the shoulder. Dr. Oskardmay uses individualized treatments for each person; point selection depends on many factors. Location of pain and type of pain, and associated conditions such as movements causing distress or other conditions play a role in point selection. Acupuncture points along meridians reflect various treatment goals, and point selection is an important treatment component.

For instance, the metal channel consists of lung yin and large intestine yang energies on the thumb side of the hand, forearm, arm, and shoulder. Pain in these areas may indicate an imbalance in metal qi flow, and points along the metal channel may benefit this condition. Alternately, fire element channels small intestine yang and heart yin, or Xin bao yin or san jiao yang exist on the posterior aspect of the shoulder, upper back, and pinky finger side of the hand. Pain in any of these areas may indicate disturbance of fire dynamics, and point selection of points along the fire channels could support these regions. Along the lateral shoulder side and outer upper back exist wood energies; Dr. Oskardmay may choose points along the associated gallbladder yang or liver yin channels to soothe wood imbalance resulting in shoulder pain and irritation there.

Additionally, emotional states may suggest channel flow concerns, and points selected can help to support organs associated with the channel in question. For instance, the metal channel organs- yin lung and yang large intestine benefit from treatment to the metal meridian and associated channels. We use our lungs for breathing and gathering energy, and the affiliated organ of the skin detoxifies and protects us. The large intestine releases toxins. Issues with toxicity, energy, inspiration, grief, and ‘not letting go’ of things may indicate a need for metal point selection. Dr. Oskardmay will ask a few questions during each treatment session to further understand which points to address while treating upper extremity conditions.

Fire channel organs, heart yin, and small intestine yang relate to our joy, spirit, and consciousness. The physical heart pumps blood throughout the body, and the energetic heart, as seen in Chinese medicine, energizes our being in many ways. The small intestine passes food from the stomach to the colon, absorbing necessary nutrients along the way. Similarly, the energetic fire yang organ assists in the organization of thoughts and feelings, helping us make a good decision. If patients describe issues with joy, consciousness, organization, calm decision-making, Dr. Oskardmay may choose points along the fire channel to treat shoulder pain.

Many factors go into point selection for shoulder pain. Dr. Lisa Oskardmay will gently guide each patient to help her understand where pain exists and some of the accompanying acute or chronic channel conditions. For more information on how acupuncture can help your shoulder pain or other health problems, call us today to schedule your appointment at (919) 929-1400 or schedule online 24 hours a day at acudocnc.com.

How the Clavicle Bone Affects Health

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Chiropractor and Acupuncturist Chapel Hill, NC

At Acupractic Natural Healing Center, chiropractor and acupuncturist Dr. Lisa Oskardmay evaluates clavicle range of motion and pain as part of a routine exam because this small superior bone impacts our health in many ways. When a patient presents with neck or shoulder pain, hand or elbow irritation, or problems getting a deep breath or even slow metabolism, this area of the upper extremity can reveal clues and treatment options.

What is the Clavicle Bone?

The clavicle is elongated, turned sideways, and rotated s-shaped bone in the upper front of the body. A part of each shoulder, we have two clavicles. Attached to each clavicle is a series of muscles that affects shoulder range of motion, strength, and position, as well as neck position in part owing to the anterior neck muscles. The clavicles should make each move and rotate equally without pain popping noise upon arm movement overhead and shoulder rotation. Lack of rotation from improper muscle coordination in the complex shoulder can eventually cause shoulder bursitis and pain. Anterior head position, called ‘tech neck by many, refers to the bent forward head position assumed by many people nowadays as they peer over their devices for work and pleasure. This lordotic slump reduces clavicle movement and is a silent but significant cause of health impairment seen in our office.

Notably, the position and movement of the clavicles impact respiration, and the top of the lung resides just above these shoulder bones. When a person breathes with their shoulder muscles in place of the abdomen, as doctors suggest, the ensuing shoulder muscle tightness can affect clavicle movement and impair respiration. The clavicle lifts typically at the end of respiration to bring in extra air when needed. In contrast, the abdomen ideally performs the bulk of the respiratory effort, ballooning out to draw air into the lungs. In addition to helping people recognize the importance of belly breathing and shoulder range of motion, Dr. Oskardmay uses chiropractic, acupuncture, and massage techniques to improve muscle and bone coordination in the neck and shoulder.

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Several vital nerves and blood vessels surround and run under the clavicles. The brachial plexus is a series of nerves arising from the lower part of the neck vertebrae C5,6,7. This nerve bundle passes between the middle and anterior scalene neck muscles originating from the neck and attaching to the first rib below the clavicle. The brachial plexus sends sensory and motor messages to the shoulder and arm muscles. Compression or irritation of these nerves under the clavicle or between the scalene muscles can affect upper extremity movement and pain. Conditions such as neck pain, frozen shoulder, thoracic outlet syndrome, or shoulder bursitis can result in shoulder and arm and hand pain, tingling, and numbness, even muscle weakness. Left untreated, minor problems can turn into more significant issues.

Dr. Oskardmay strives to determine the cause of each patient’s pain and disability at our chiropractic and acupuncture office. It is not uncommon for patients to come into our office with long-term residual neck and shoulder pain, tightness, shallow breathing, and other troublesome ailments that affect overall life quality and ability to exercise and breathe fully. Palpation and treatment of clavicle motion and tenderness using chiropractic, acupuncture, and massage applied to the neck and shoulder complex frequently helps to improve troublesome symptoms.

Call today to schedule your visit. Serving the Triangle community since 1995, we love helping people get and feet well and look forward to serving your healthcare needs. Call (919) 929-1400 or schedule online 24 hours a day at acudocnc.com.

Chiropractic and Acupuncture: Alternative Healthcare Supports Body Healing

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Chiropractor and Acupuncturist Chapel Hill, NC

Acupractic Natural Healing Center and Acupuncture at Eastowne LLC are two offices at 205 Providence Rd. in Chapel Hill. Here, Dr. Lisa Oskardmay helps patients each day using chiropractic and acupuncture. Chiropractic and acupuncture are two of the main types of so-called alternative healthcare in America. Also referred to as holistic healthcare, these healing body solutions help bring out the best in each person’s body and mind to maximize one’s individual healing potential. But how do they do this?

Chiropractic and acupuncture rely on the fact that the body knows how to heal itself when given proper instructions, or, instead, with the removal of impediments to self-healing. Rather than a vague idea, we understand that the human body and mind are miraculous and suffer when external and internal circumstances get in the way. At the offices of Dr. Lisa Oskardmay, she helps the body-mind get back on track using chiropractic adjustments to the spine and extremities, massage to the muscles and ligaments, and acupuncture to the meridian and channels that carry healing energy.

For instance, when we sit, the hips and legs may suffer because there is a blockage to energy movement from head to toe. The hip and leg muscles shorten, back muscles tighten, and other accompanying disorders result in hip and back pain, lowered metabolism, and respiratory rate, to name a few. Dr. Oskardmay uses treatments unique to each individual at our office to improve muscle balance and nerve flow and motivate good posture.

For treatment, Dr. Oskardmay may perform a chiropractic adjustment to the lower back, lumbar spine, and hips, for instance, to mobilize the vertebrae surrounding nerves innervating the hips, legs, knees, and feet. She uses massage such as Thumper percussion massage, gua sha, or cupping techniques to lengthen tight muscles and improve muscle balance. Each treatment is individualized to the persons’ needs and wishes.

Acupuncture is a beneficial treatment option for many. Dr. Oskardmay may employ acupuncture needles in the lumbar region and legs, for example, to resolve qi flow problems in the lower back.

Similarly, there are many treatment options for neck and shoulder pain, the tightness between the shoulder blades, and problems sitting up straight or concentrating. Both chiropractic and acupuncture treat every condition from headache to stomach to infertility to depression from the standpoint of helping the body improve and use its natural resources- that is, nerve flow and qi flow.

Chiropractic and acupuncture are ages-old non-drug, non-surgical healing options available to us all. Call today to discover how alternative medicine can complement your healthcare regimen to help you make the most of each day. Call us at the offices of Dr. Lisa Oskardmay (919) 929-1400, email us at schedule@acudocnc.com or visit us online to learn more and schedule your appointment 24 hours a day.

 

Ear Acupuncture: What is it and How Does it Work?

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Acupuncturist Chapel Hill, NC

Ear Acupunctuncture, or Auriculotherapy, is a type of acupuncture that involves needle or other device into the skin surrounding the ear and the ear cartilage. At our Acupuncture clinic, licensed acupuncturist Dr. Lisa Oskardmay provides ear acupuncture in a safe and sanitary manner for patients suffering from a variety of pain conditions, or to help patients who want to lose weight, stop smoking or enhance their overall general health. Ear acupuncture is as old as acupuncture itself; one benefit of this effective therapy is the ability to treat so many health concerns using the easily accessible ear.

The theory behind auriculotherapy is that the ear is a microcosm of the entire body. Regions pertaining to body areas ranging from the head to the toes exist on both ears. For example, an ear point near the antitragus portion of the ear can help problems in the shoulder. Additionally, ear regions relate to aspects of the nervous system. For instance, the Sympathetic Nervous System point on the area of skin above the ear canal benefits stress and addiction behaviors.

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Dr. Oskardmay frequently stimulates acu-points during an acupuncture treatment session with a variety of treatment options. At our office, we provide ear acupuncture with small needle stimulation during a treatment session, and the needles are removed at the end of the session. This type of ear acupuncture takes moments to include in the regular treatment protocol and adds a relaxing health benefit many enjoy.

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Alternately, Dr. Oskardmay can place small ear magnets virtually invisible to the eye on specific ear points to provide a portable treatment aspect because patients can stimulate the points throughout the day. Another beneficial and attractive option available at our office is ear acu-point stimulation using ear magnets covered with a small rhinestone which appears as a small earring. These small `bling` auriculotherapy devices can function as visible reminders to patients to press the point, as well.

Dr. Oskardmay offers ASP or semi-permanent ear acupuncture needles for anyone interested in this type of treatment as well. This type of auriculotherapy provides another way to achieve the lasting benefits of long-term ear acupuncture without the need to press the point every day. To insert the ASP, Dr. Oskardmay presses the ASP device into the specific acupoints on the ear cartilage where it will remain for days or even a week or two at a time, providing ongoing acupuncture point stimulation. This type of auriculotherapy may be especially helpful for migraine sufferers seeking relief. As with all the ear acupuncture types described above, the ASP needle is hypoallergenic and wearable until it falls out or is removed. Normal bathing and showering with ear acupuncture devices is recommended, but avoid scrubbing the ear area.

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Ear acupuncture helps to relieve the troubling symptoms of many conditions, including: menopause, depression, allergies, addiction, stress and anxiety, insomnia, PMS, motion sickness, low back pain and sciatica, migraines and headaches, and lack of focus, to name a few. Auriculotherapy can also help people suffering from infertility, or who want to lose weight or stop smoking.

Whether you choose to receive ear acupuncture as part of a standard acupuncture treatment protocol or as a stand-alone treatment, you can benefit from drug-free, nonsurgical auriculotherapy. Call us today at (919) 929-1400, email us at schedule@acudocnc.com or visit us online at acudocnc.com anytime to learn more and to schedule your appointment.

What is an Acupuncture Point?

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Acupuncturist Chapel Hill, NC

People love getting an acupuncture treatment at our office- it’s relaxing. Aromatherapy reduces stress, and massage and cupping massage soothe tight muscles. Acupuncturist Dr. Lisa Oskardmay knows what points to choose for each treatment to stimulate good qi flow. But what is an acupuncture point, and how does a licensed acupuncturist know which points to choose?

Point selection is an art and a science. Acupuncture points are skin regions where qi flow regulation occurs. In effect, when stimulated, the acupuncture point allows for the free flow of qi. Dr. Oskardmay selects between specific points each treatment session to provide the most balancing results.

Every space on the body is not an acupuncture point. Acupuncture point detection is based on Chinese Medicine principles of qi flow along meridians or pathways that course the exterior of each living creature. Qi flows along meridians similarly that blood pulses through arteries and veins, and nerve impulses travel through nerves. Acupuncture points support the movement of qi energy, functioning as circuit breakers in a sense.

Stagnation or congestion of qi flow may feel like sharp, dull, or achy pain or may present as other forms of illness and disease. When Doctor Oskardmay inserts sterile acupuncture needles into an acupuncture point, her goal is to reduce qi flow stagnation in the channels. Chinese Medicine channels relate to the five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal, and water, as in nature as in our human bodies. Each channel’s points are on unique body locations and relate to specific muscle areas, organs, tissues, emotions, and other body aspects.

For instance, the wood channel relates to muscles and ligaments on the side of the body. Dr. Oskardmay may choose wood along the wood channel or related acupuncture points to support healing in the wood channel. Alternately, the water channel courses the back of the body; problems in this region, including back pain or nervous system disorders, indicate water meridian imbalance. Dr. Oskardmay utilizes pain and disease location as it relates to acupuncture point selection, in addition to other criteria.

The element to which each point corresponds connects with an organ, as aforementioned. Element and organ correspondence provides another clue for acupuncture point selection. By way of example, the earth channel corresponds to the stomach and spleen organs. Then, any problems related to indigestion may call for treatment of the earth channel because indigestion frequently involves these organs. Alternately, the fire element channels relate to the heart and small intestine. Problems connected to the cardiac function such as hypertension or the small intestine, such as nutrient malabsorption, may suggest that we choose points to support the fire element.

Pain location and organ type involvement are just two reasons for acupuncture point selection in Chinese medicine. There are many others. Nonetheless, rest assured that the twenty-five years of experience Dr.Oskardmay provides each patient helps them achieve good health. Call us today at (919) 929-1400, email us at schedule@acudocnc.com or visit us online at acudocnc.com to schedule your health check-up, 24 hours a day. We are here for you.

 

What Does Acupuncture Treat?

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Acupuncture at Eastowne, LLC is the acupuncture office of Dr. Lisa Oskardmay. A licensed acupuncturist, certified with the NCCAOM, Dr. Oskardmay understands that many patients want to know what acupuncture treats and how it works. Acupuncture is an ancient healing method that has excellent potential to help patients with various health concerns. Dr. Oskardmay has over 25 years of clinical experience using acupuncture to help patients resolve both acute and chronic conditions.

Acupuncture is the art of healing using the body’s qi. Qi is our body energy and includes blood, nerve impulse, thoughts, lymph, and water. Stagnation of qi flow results in disease, which we interpret as muscle aches and pain, mood shifts, digestive problems, and others. Dr. Oskardmay uses acupuncture to improve qi flow and reduce stagnation to the natural healing forces inherent in each person. She does this through careful examination to determine where blockage and limited qi flow exists, followed by needle and or massage stimulation of involved channels and meridians to support better qi movement.

Dr. Oskardmay has used acupuncture to help thousands of Triangle residents see reduced neck and back pain, shoulder and hand pain, hip and foot aches, and improved health in many other areas.

The World Health Organization lists that acupuncture is a beneficial treatment for many psychological and physiological conditions. Psychological conditions such as depression and anxiety respond to acupuncture treatment. Additionally, Dr. Oskardmay uses ancient therapy to treat patients who have insomnia. Disorders of the eye, ear, nose, and mouth such as post-extraction toothache pain and gastrointestinal conditions such as acute gastritis benefit from acupuncture care. Acupuncture helps neurological disorders, including migraine and trigeminal neuralgia. Other health concerns demonstrated to respond well to acupuncture treatment include respiratory conditions such as acute sinusitis and bronchial asthma. Gynecological problems such as infertility and PMS benefit from Chinese medicine treatment at our office. Additionally, acupuncture helps hypertension and many musculoskeletal aches and pains such as arthritis and fibromyalgia, sciatica, and frozen shoulder. Treatment programs for smoking cessation, opiate withdrawal, and appetite suppression using acupuncture help many people.

Acupuncture is a beneficial healing modality that relieves many painful conditions without the use of drugs or surgery. Chinese Medicine acupuncture works by helping the body access its healing resources called qi. In addition to using acupuncture, Dr. Oskardmay also incorporates massage, chiropractic and exercise, and nutrition so that each patient gets what they need to further the treatment once they get home.

We’ve helped thousands of patients since 1995 and look forward to helping you, too. Call today at (919) 929-1400, email us at schedule@acudocnc.com, or visit us online at acudocnc.com anytime to learn more, see patient reviews, and schedule an appointment.

Acupuncture versus Dry Needling

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Acupuncturist Chapel Hill, NC

Occasionally patients report they have received something called ‘Dry Needling’ from another practitioner and ask if we perform Dry Needling Technique at our acupuncture office. Dr. Lisa Oskardmay is a licensed acupuncturist with additional training specifically in DNT. Additionally, most acupuncturists can perform DNT, which involves deep needle insertion into muscle spasm areas to relieve trigger points and other muscle spasm issues as it is part of our scope of practice and general training. Nonetheless, although trained in the method, not all acupuncturists choose to use acupuncture in that manner and focus on other ways to mobilize qi and body energy. At Acupractic, DNT is available, and we offer meridian balancing acupuncture, as well. Read more about acupuncture versus dry needling.

There are some similarities between acupuncture and DNT, but profound differences, as well. Practitioner training and philosophic differences impact safety and outcome. Patients need to know the difference between the practices of acupuncture DNT to make good healthcare decisions.

Differences between Acupuncture and Dry Needling

Acupuncture is an ancient healing art form focused on qi flow and meridian balance. Qi is the body’s energy- blood, lymph, water, nerve, muscle, cognition; these all represent qi aspects. Meridians are the pathways on and in the body along which qi flows and correspond to each person’s fundamental elements: wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. Rather than some nebulous idea created by Chinese medicine practitioners, elements are natural occurrences that help us make sense of disease and qi flow stagnation in the body. Acupuncturists balance qi flow using acupuncture needles and other massage techniques such as cupping and gua sha along meridians. Depending on who uses DNT, they may thoughtfully strive to impact qi flow in a balanced manner, or they may just inserting a needle into a trigger point and thrusting it many times. Dr. Oskardmay aims to the former when she uses DNT to support the best healing response on many levels.

Another critical difference between DNT and acupuncture is the conditions surrounding the treatment itself. At Acupractic Natural Healing Center, Dr. Oskardmay provides a relaxed, healing atmosphere for each patient. Following needle insertion, patients rest on the table to relax the mind and allow treatment to engage fully. This differs from the highly medicalized DNT offered in some clinics that are not designed to be relaxing. Under the clinic atmosphere and the aggressive needle insertion into muscle tissue, it may increase cortisol stimulation and interfere with relaxation and healing.

Both acupuncture and DNT use sterile acupuncture needles. A licensed acupuncturist such as Dr. Oskardmay will choose the thinnest, highest gauge needle to achieve treatment results and insert the device to the depth required to balance qi flow. She may mobilize the needle gently or even somewhat vigorously at times to achieve treatment goals, constantly aware of patient comfort. The non-acupuncturist performing DNT chooses a larger diameter needle to break up muscle fibers and re-insert the needle repeatedly into the same and surrounding areas during one treatment leaving some patients to report pain and tenderness at the site of needle insertion that can last for several days.

There is no consensus on who can perform DNT; some states allow physical therapists, nurses, athletic trainers, physicians, and others to apply DNT. There is no required coursework or licensure requirement for practitioners who want to add this novel, popular technique to their treatment plans. Needles’ insertion depth ranges from 25 to 125 mm deep, and the risk of damage to nerves, muscles, and internal organs is genuine.

Whether your goal is relief from musculoskeletal aches and pains, stress relief, or other health concerns, call the acupuncture and chiropractic offices of Dr. Lisa Oskardmay at (919) 929-1400, email us at schedule@acudocnc.com or schedule online at acudocnc.com anytime. We are here for you, and our goal is to help you achieve balanced healing, naturally and safely.

Acupuncture for Hip Pain

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Acupuncturist Chapel Hill, NC

At our Triangle acupuncture clinic in Eastowne Hills of Chapel Hill, Dr. Lisa Oskardmay uses acupuncture to effectively treat many patients with hip pain. Though hip pain may arise from several different conditions and issues, acupuncture treatment at our office provides relief in several important ways. Dr. Lisa Oskardmay is a licensed acupuncturist, certified with the NCCAOM, as well as a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic. She understands the gentle and supportive work required to bring balance to the whole body in helping patients with hip pain and has helped many Triangle residents with hip, leg and back pain since 1995 get the services they need.

Located in the central region of the body, many things impact the hip. Hip pain can occur when there is direct injury to the hip itself, such as a fall. Alternately, problems in the kinetic chain from the hip to the foot will likely affect the hip. For example, foot pain such as plantar fasciitis will affect gait and the hip, eventually. Arthritic pain in the knee will also affect movement and balance, eventually affecting the hip, as well. Shoulder tension can create or worsen problems in the sacrum and iliac bones of the hip, as can other issues of postural distortion such as anterior head carriage and lordosis. Dr. Oskardmay recognizes the connectedness of the whole body and uses acupuncture and other therapies to restore balance and reduce pain.

What is Acupuncture Therapy?

Acupuncture is an ancient healing science which strives to influence the flow of healing energy or qi along meridians in the body. The main meridians coursing the hip are the water, wood and earth meridians along the back, sides and front of the body, respectively. Stagnation in these channels may feel like a muscle spasm in the thigh, leg or glut. Alternately, stuck qi flow may present as ligament inflammation and swelling in the foot, knee or hip itself. Using hands on palpation and detailed patient observation and history taking, Dr. Lisa strives to understand the source of the problem and attend to that to support lasting relief.

Treatment using acupuncture involves the insertion of thin, sterile needles into acupoints to break up impaired movement and restore balanced qi flow. Additionally, Dr. Lisa utilizes massage, heat and cold, electrostimulation and mobilization to effect healing wherever needed along the kinetic chain causing hip pain. She frequently recommends specific exercises and other activities for patients to do at home to maintain healing between visits.

If you or a loved one is suffering from hip pain, call us (919) 929-1400 or visit our website acudocnc.com to learn more and visit our office.

Acupuncture for Wrist Pain

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Wrist pain is a disabling condition that affects an excessive number of people each year. Pain in this part of the upper extremity limits a person’s ability to work, play, exercise, and care for themselves and their family members. Muscle aches and ligament strain in this region can stem from various causes; it is crucial to work with a knowledgeable and experienced practitioner to find practical solutions. At Acupractic Natural Healing Center and Acupuncture at Eastowne, Dr. Lisa Oskardmay has over twenty-five years of experience helping people regain wrist function and reduce pain using acupuncture, massage, and mobilization procedures that get at the root of the problem.

What is Acupuncture Therapy?

Acupuncture therapy is an ancient healing art that recognizes the delivery of healing energy or qi along channels in and on the body’s surface. Blockage or stagnation of this energy flow will result in health problems. A licensed acupuncturist, Dr. Oskardmay understand how to use acupuncture and related therapies to restore qi flow and enhance each patient’s healing response. Cupping therapy and other forms of massage she performs as part of every treatment will also benefit the treatment.

The cause of wrist damage may be from long-term accumulated insults to the wrist bones, or it may stem from an acute injury. Dr. Oskardmay evaluates each patient to determine the cause of their wrist pain and associated problems. Small wrist bones are easily damaged with overuse, such as working long hours at a computer or phone or engaging in sports activities such as yoga, push-ups, or other weight-bearing exercises that involve the upper extremity. Tennis elbow and shoulder bursitis can lead to wrist problems over time due to disruption of the kinetic chain from the neck and shoulders to the wrist.

Neck posture is an essential component of upper extremity concerns. When the neck is held upright rather than bent forward, the nervous system has a better chance to function unimpeded. Nonetheless, many people are unaware of their posture’s effect on their wrists, hands, elbows, and shoulders. Also, neck pain keeps many people from achieving proper posture, resulting in vertebral remodeling and more disability over time. For some women, large breasts contribute to rounded shoulders and shoulder and wrist pain. Dr. Lisa Oskardmay helps patients understand the connection between posture and discomfort and helps them achieve better posture through treatment at the office and exercises at home.

Muscles in the hands, arms, forearms, shoulders, neck, and even the upper back may show congestion and muscle spasms when wrist pain exists. These associated areas of pain and inflammation may cause wrist pain, or persistent muscle and ligament issues in related areas may keep the wrist from healing. Wrist splints, exercises, medications, and surgery are other treatment methods used but may exacerbate the problem and not get to the root cause. At the offices of Dr. Lisa Oskardmay, she attends to all afflicted areas to promote lasting recovery.

Call our Triangle acupuncture clinic today (919) 929-1400 or visit our website acudocnc.com to learn more about how the time-tested natural healing therapies such as acupuncture can help your wrist pain and schedule an appointment. We look forward to serving your healthcare needs.

Chiropractic and Acupuncture for Pinched Nerves

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Chiropractor and Acupuncturist Chapel Hill, NC

Nerves are tough structures that travel from the spinal cord through the spinal cord to surrounding tissues. These crucial information-carrying systems suffer blockage when pinched or irritated in some manner. Natural healthcare methods such as chiropractic and acupuncture can offer relief to people suffering from pinched nerves in many ways. At our Chapel Hill office, Dr. Oskardmay helps patients who have pain and other disability from pinched nerves by using a unique combination of therapies designed to help. Many people come to our clinic when other methods have failed, or because they don’t want surgery or find that medications leave them with adverse side effects. As a chiropractor and licensed acupuncturist doctor, Dr. Oskardmay has helped thousands of patients with nerve pain since opening her doors in 1995. She looks forward to helping you, as well.

Pinched nerves can affect the neck, upper back, lower back, shoulders, arm, foot, elbow- virtually anyplace a nerve travels will show some level of pain and disability with nerve impingement. Symptoms of nerve impingement vary depending on the nerve affected and how severe the pinching and even the duration of nerve blockage. Common symptoms include tingling, pain, and numbness, or a sensation of pins and needles in the area supplied by the nerve. Pain can be sharp and stabbing and severe or dull, achy, and chronic. Muscle weakness may ensue, as well, in affected areas. Movement may exacerbate pain caused by pinched nerves and affect daily activities and even sleep. Many people depend on muscle relaxers and sleep aids to combat insomnia caused by pinched nerve pain, with varying success levels.

Dr. Oskardmay understands the severity of pinched nerve pain and offers solutions to help ease the problem so many face. Following careful examination and history review, she devises a treatment plan designed to get to the root of the problem. She uses chiropractic medical diagnostic methods to determine which nerves require to contribute to the pain and disability and then provides gentle and precise adjustment methods to correct the problem at its source. Treatment may include activator or hands-on manual adjustments geared toward each person’s body needs and requests. She provides massage and other therapies to relax surrounding muscles and other tissues, easing the mind, relaxing the body, and facilitating healing. Acupuncture is a balanced therapy method used to enhance autonomic nervous system response and support its vital role. She employs this ancient technique and cupping massage to reduce muscle spasm areas and trigger points in the back and shoulders when needed.

If you or a loved one is looking for a natural remedy for pinched nerve problems, contact the Triangle acupuncture and chiropractic clinics of Dr. Lisa Oskardmay. Located just off i-40 in Eastowne Hills, across Fordham Boulevard from Wegman’s near UNC Healthcare, our office is conveniently located with free accessible parking and a beautiful atmosphere. Call 919-929-1400 or schedule online 24 hours a day by visiting acudocnc.com. We’re here to help and help you get the answers you need.

Serving the communities of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durham, Hillsborough, and the rest of the NC Triangle

205 Providence Rd. Chapel Hill NC 27514 | Phone: (919) 929-1400

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