ACUPUNCTURE FOR PAIN AND WOMEN'S HEALTH, FREDERICKSBURG, VA

Acupuncture, Massage and More...
Acupuncture,massage and more... Located just 7 miles west of Route 1/Fredericksburg

Dr.Rev. Melanie J.Myers L.Ac.,Dip. Ac.

Acupuncture Beats Western Medicine for Treating Low Back Pain

The results of the largest randomized back pain trial of its kind shows acupuncture clearly helps people with chronic low back pain more than standard medical care. But the results of the SPINE (Stimulating Points to Investigate Needling Efficacy) study, just published in the May 11, 2009 Archives of Internal Medicine, has some researchers scratching their heads over the remarkable findings. The reason the study's results are so intriguing? Not just one but three different forms of acupuncture beat out western medicine in helping relieve low back pain.

The SPINE trial included 638 adults with chronic low back pain who were patients at two nonprofit health plans, Group Health Cooperative in Seattle, Washington, and Northern California Kaiser Permanente in Oakland. All the research subjects ranked their pain as a minimum of three on a scale of zero to 10 of "bothersome" discomfort.

None of the participants had ever experienced acupuncture before participating in the study. They were randomly put into one of four groups for different kinds of treatment. All received standard medical care but three groups of patients also were treated with varying forms of acupuncture -- needle puncture at points individualized for each case, standardized acupuncture that used a single prescription of needle punctures at points on the back and back of the legs and what the researchers called "simulated acupuncture" that involved pressing on points with a toothpick without penetrating the skin.

All the research subjects in the three acupuncture groups were treated twice a week for three weeks and then had weekly treatments for another month. At eight weeks, six months and 12 months, the researchers retested back-related dysfunction and measured improvements in the patients' symptoms.

The SPINE investigators found that at eight weeks all three acupuncture groups were functioning far better with less pain than the group getting only standard medical care. What's more, additional follow-ups found the benefits of acupuncture lasted for a year for many of these people.

"We found that simulated acupuncture, without penetrating the skin, produced as much benefit as needle acupuncture -- and that raises questions about how acupuncture works," SPINE trial leader Daniel C. Cherkin, PhD, a senior investigator at Group Health Center for Health Studies in Seattle, said in a statement to the media.

However, the idea the non-skin penetrating acupuncture was not the real deal, and was, instead, "simulated acupuncture" is disingenuous. Here's why: while most forms of acupuncture studied by Western researchers do involve piercing the skin, the ancient healing therapy also includes non-piercing types of acupuncture. In fact, the web site for the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), part of the National Institutes of Health, which funded the SPINE trial, notes that acupuncture "describes a family of procedures involving the stimulation of anatomical points on the body using a variety of techniques." And "stimulation" does not necessarily equal "skin piercing."

Cherkin's co-author, Karen J. Sherman, PhD, MPH, a senior investigator at Group Health Center for Health Studies, specifically pointed this out in the media statement: "Historically, some types of acupuncture have used non-penetrating needles. Such treatments may involve physiological effects that make a clinical difference."

Josephine P. Briggs, MD, director of NCCAM, noted that SPINE "..adds to the growing body of evidence that something meaningful is taking place during acupuncture treatments outside of actual needling. Future research is needed to delve deeper into what is evoking these responses."

For more information:
http://nccam.nih.gov/health/acupunc...
http://www.ghc.org/news/index.jhtml

Monday, May 11, 2009 by: S. L. Baker, features writer
Key concepts: Acupuncture, Medicine and Health

Here are conditions that I've have treated successfully and specialize in

Women's Health: Infertility,PMS,Miscarriages,uncomfortable Pregnancy, Mentrual disorders, Menopause, fybromyalgia, chronic fatigue

Improving facial beauty with a non-needle, non-invasive acupuncture facelift and high-end and natural high-nutrient formula acu facials:

acne,dry or oily skin, blemishes,wrinkles,skin tone,botchy ruddy complexions

Stress affecting all areas such as your body, emotions, and thoughts(mental wellbeing), this can include fight or flight syndrome, adrenal and hormone imbalances, nervous tension, Anxiety, Deppression,insomnia and more.

Musculoskeletal: this includes any numbness, pain, or tingling sensations of back,neck,legs,feet,arms or hands, including joints
from unknown injuries,sciatica, slipped disks,Stenosis,
arthritis(all types),Bursistis,shoulder/neck pain, Carpel tunnel, most sports injuries and more.

migrains and tension, stress types

Asthma, shortness of breath due to asthma,colds, flu, allergies, and digestive disorders such as nauseah,vomiting, flatulence,heartburn, acid reflux, diarreah, constipation, colitis, stomach upset, ulcers and more.

Minimizing Medications and thier side effects
can greatly improve quality of life as well as your health and wellbeing.
I can help you to feel better and to safely ween off many of your medications while colaborating with your medical doctor.

Weight Loss Program to include:
Treatment plan, medical history review, Health evaluation and consultation, Aruicular NON-Needle Treatments,dietary and exercise counceling with information you can use to keep the weight loss coming.

*Suppliments and Abdominal tui na(massage)are not always required and therefore not included, but made available as needed.

What my patients are saying:

I feel that I have a testimony and need to share this. I was involved in an auto accident on August 13, 2004, suffered a soft tissue injury, that left me in constant pain. I went through two physical therapists from September, 2004 through April 2007, just to be told that I would have to learn how to tolerate the pain that I suffered. I also visited an Orthopedist who also said that he had done all that he could for me and even stated that he had done more for me than any other patient he had. I also tried a cortisone shot that left me in more pain than I was already experiencing. Finally, he recommended that I see an acupuncture doctor. There was no way that I would even consider seeing an acupuncture doctor. After 6 months of pain without therapy, I was willing to try anything. I just could not believe that sticking needles into a person's body (acupuncture) would actually make them feel better. After my initial accupuncture visit, I did not think that I would return, but I started feeling a little relief and was told by the therapist and a few friends that I should try it again. Well, I have to admit, I have not felt this good since prior to my accident. I don't have the restrictions in the movement of my arm, neck and shoulder as I had for the last 3 1/2 years. I feel much better, now that the pain is minimized. I now recommend acupuncture to many and look forward to my weekly visits. In addition, my co-workers and friends all feel that my attitude has improved since I've been taking acupuncture, and not in as much pain. I thank God that he put Dr. Myers in my life. Sondra J./Fredericksburg,VA.

Melanie was my acupuncturist here in AZ. I highly recommend Melanie. She is not only very compassionate and caring, but she knows oriental medicine so well. Melanie helped me though a back injury along with grief and stress issues that affected most of my mass muscles. Doctors would only give me pain medication and electrical shock treatments (Tense Unit) to alleviate the pain. Melanie went beyond Western medicine and did energy treatments to balance out my energy thus eliminating the pain without medication. She would give me tips on how to work with my energy and take care of my body in a natural way by suggesting natural remedies that worked without side effects. I miss you Melanie. I wish you were here! I can't find anyone as good as you. P.G.,Arizona

I can definitely attest to Melanie's abilites as a wonderful acupuncturist and healer. Not only was she a joy to visit every time, it seemed as if she could address any issue. I was a traveling nurse in AZ and had a very crazy schedule and was also going through a period of transition. If I was tired, Melanie knew how to open meridians and channels to energize me, and vice versa if I needed more rest. She was even able to open my body open to "dumping toxins" more effectively after I had been bitten by a scorpion. After seeing her, I nearly forgot that I had been bitten at all. I think my most enjoyable treatment was the cupping. I am not sure what it is called but it felt so good! I live in Wilmington, NC and have yet to find someone who can Melanie's standard. I would highly recommend seeing her! Blessings, M.B.,North Carolina

I was in terrible back pain and the only choice the doctors gave me was surgery or expensive Chiropractic treatments that stretch the back and I hear is quite painful. I heard about Dr. Myers from a friend who has had treatment from her. She helped his back and now my back is so much better in only a few months. I have had back pain for years, and now I feel better than I have in years! Thank you Dr. Myers for your gentle treatments that have made me and my friend get better. I recommend you to all my friends and family. R.S./Virginia

Oriental Healthcare is natural,very safe and effective in treatment of many illnesses(disease), injuries and chronic and acute conditions, stress, anxiety and much more. From a holistic perspective, it helps to reconnect you to the inner peace and love within you. You feel balanced and more at ease after each treatment. Some of my clients say they are addicted to treatment because it makes them feel so good:)) there is no addiction involved, however, it does make them feel better. I have a proven high patient health success rate, 20 years experience in natural health care and 8yrs in acupuncture. Clients who come to me want to feel better, eliminate stress, to prevent surgery, minimize side-effects of standard medical practices and reduce medications. Clients want the pain and other symptoms to be gone and are tired of hurting so much. For this reason, I offer an integrative approach to your already existing health care as well as total natural health care practice. As a Primary Care Practioner of Oriental Medicine, I can provide you with the best natural alternative healthcare available. I look at the overall conditions in your body, observe how each body system functions to find out which are out of balance and not functioning properely.this way I can provide you with treatment for improving all areas of your health even prior to illness.

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What makes my Health care Practice valuable to my clients?

1. Your first visit includes a thorough examination and evaluation, with diagnosis and treatment plan that is thoroughly explained, herbal consultation, home self-care instructions, and nutritional counseling as needed.

2. Same day treatment.

3. Easy payment options and Reduced fees, while still offering the best price in town without sacrificing attentive, high quality health care.

Fredericksburg, VA