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Acupuncture- Acupuncture is frequently used as a treatment for acute and chronic sports injuries. There is a paucity of large, randomized controlled trials of efficacy for acupuncture treatment in lateral epicondylitis, patellar tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, frozen shoulder, and osteoarthritis. Musculoskeletal disorders are among the most common conditions for which patients seek help. The same is true when patients turn to alternative medicine for the relief of pain and maintenance of their mobility. Various surveys have shown that musculoskeletal conditions are one of the most common reasons people present to an alternative medicine provider.
Acupuncture treatment for musculoskeletal conditions usually results in immediate relief of symptoms such as pain, restricted range of motion and weakness. The general initial approach of treatment for these conditions is composed of The first and second treatment being done back to back on day one and day two. The third is done on the fourth day, thereby skipping day three. With each treatment the general improvement is in the range of fifteen to thirty percent and each treatment build on the previous. By the end of the third treatment a total percent improvement of condition and symptoms is in the range of forty five and ninety percent. Depending on the actual percent achieved additional treatment may or may not be desired. My experience with sports related conditions arising out of trauma, overuse, or aging all respond in much the same manner.
A wellness or maintenance approach to preserve energy and enhance performance is the most effective treatment plan. Over time this approach provides the highest rate of return for time and money invested. This is demonstrated by reduction in incidence and severity of condition and symptoms.
Acupuncture is relatively painless. Disposable surgical stainless steel acupuncture needles are used. These needles are of a very fine gauge (32). Results of treatment are the direct effect of influencing the presence and flow of the bodies bioelectric energy. Since there is no suppression of symptoms healing is accelerated. Acupuncture is not symptomatic treatment. Acupuncture principals strive to identify and resolve conditions at the "root” or "source” through treatment. Performance enhancement as demonstrated by Olympic athletes in the recent past as well as current professional athletes in tennis, golf, football, base, etc. are daily examples how acupuncture can facilitate concentration, focus, performance and physical ability. Diet and nutritional supplementation complement any wellness approach or treatment. These play an integral part in overall health and well being.
Psychotherapy- A method of personal introspective discovery. A Psychotherapist may have a Master or Doctorate Degree in this field of therapy. Psychotherapy is arranged via a liscensed therapist who is a trained facilitator of intrapersonal and extrapersonal communication. Psychotherapy can be done in several settings: 1) a one on one session with the therapist usually lasting one hour, 2) couples work in communication again usually an hour, 3) group work ( three or more individuals) lasting anywhere from one hour to several hours or even days (ie.a weekend retreat). Psychotherapy is usually based in one area of Psychology such as Gestalt, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Therapy, Behavioral Therapy etc. The goal of these sessions is exploration of self in relation to self, exploration of self in relation to another, exploration of self in any relationship (ie personal growth, couples, work, family, etc.). The pursuit of understanding of self in distress is the more common use of Psychotherapy. Also personal growth alone can be the goal.
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