Author: Ana Obrien

Spinal decompression is a non surgical therapy that involves the inconvenient stretching of the spine to correct the position of the spine. This FDA approved therapy removes the pressure from the spinal discs or the gel-like cushions found between the individual bones of the spine which helps to improve the flow of nutrient-rich foods, oxygen and water throughout the spinal disks. The spine becomes naturally condensed as one ages hence symptoms such as reduced mobility, inflammation and pain may be observed. Most people will begin experiencing back and neck pains as the body changes with age. Spinal decompression therapy...

Acupuncture is a very popular traditional medical practice with its routes in China. The practice involves using very thin needles to relieve pain and symptoms. The needles are inserted in specific pressure points where the desired effect can be felt. Acupuncture is several thousand years old as part of Chinese traditional medical practice. In recent times, modern interventions such as moxibustion (adding burning herbs to the tip of the needles) and seeding (passing small electric current through the needles) are added to the practice. Due to its long heritage, most people automatically assume acupuncture is a science and works...