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Acupuncture

My lower back was hurting, and my sinues were bothering me. Read More

Ken, male, 41, Massachusetts

Acupuncture

I started acupuncture for lower back pain as well as arthritis in my knees. Read More

Beth, female, 46, Massachusetts

Acupuncture

I had been experiencing chronic pain for several years, in my neck and arm, related to computer use. More traditional techniques -- medicine and physical therapy -- hadn't helped. Read More

Noah, male, 32, New York

Acupuncture

I had pain in my lower back while I was on vacation. A friend recommended acupuncture. Read More

Harry, male, 70, Florida

Acupuncture

I tried acupuncture for relief from sinus headaches. Read More

Suzanne, female, 68, Florida

Epidural Blood Patch

I had a lumbar puncture and felt fine afterwards. But the next day, by 3 pm, I had probably the worst headache I have ever had. I was admitted to the hospital for a procedure called a blood patch, which essentially would fill in the lumbar puncture to stop the headaches. Read More

David, male, 41, Connecticut

Acupuncture

I've been seeing an acupuncturist for 10 years. I have acupuncture for many things, including pain in the knee, back/neck, sinuses, a bunion and for general relief. Read More

Cheryl, female, 47, Massachusetts

Acupuncture

I had acupuncture to relieve headaches and tension in my neck, shoulders and back. I walked into the office and was greeted by a friendly woman who clearly didn't have English as her first language. Read More

Jamie, female, 46, Illinois

 
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