HEALTH FAQS
Here are the answers to just a few of the questions that we have received about our practice. If you have any more questions regarding the description of our services and pricing, feel free to contact us or just drop by!
1) Why do my spine and back make cracking sounds?
A: While “cracking your back” is a matter of popping air bubbles that form in the synovial fluid that surrounds joints, other cracking sounds may occur as well due to more serious reasons. Poor blood circulation can cause the spine itself to become stiff. When pressure is applied to individual vertebrae to relieve tension, the bones can click against each other, producing cracking sound.
2) What are the benefits of Chinese musculoskeletal alignment therapy?A: Chinese musculoskeletal alignment therapy is a traditional form of non-invasive treatment for various pains and aches. Practitioners use their knowledge of the body’s circulatory pathways to apply pressure along specific vectors, providing relief and promoting a more balanced posture. This may include massaging of pressure points. Chinese musculoskeletal alignment therapy is most suitable for treating cervical disk pain, thoracic pain, lumbar scoliosis, muscular sprains, and lumbar disc herniation.
3) What are the benefits of Chinese therapeutic cupping and cup massage?
A: Therapeutic cupping uses heated glass surfaces to improve circulation, soothe aching muscles, and remove toxins from the skin. This cup massage technique incorporates elements of therapeutic cupping and relaxing massage to improve skin quality, reduce swelling, and quickly ease pain.
4) What conditions can Chinese therapeutic cupping and cup massage help treat?
5) What precautions should I take during and after Chinese therapeutic cupping?
2: Pores that were opened during the treatment can become irritated if exposed to certain circumstances in the day following treatment. For this reason, it is recommended that the client bundle up and stay away from chilly wind as well as wait one day before taking a bath or shower after receiving Chinese therapeutic cupping. One day after treatment, the pores should have returned to their normal state and these normal activities may be resumed.
3: If undergoing continuous therapy, refrain from eating red meat or seafood in between cupping sessions for the best results.6) What are the benefits of Chinese herbal fire treatment?
7) What are the benefits of Chinese fire therapy?
8) What are the benefits of Chinese medicinal satchels?
9) What are the benefits of Chinese medicinal foot steaming?
10) What are the special benefits of Qigong massage?
11) What is Chinese Therapeutic Tit Tar？
A: Traditional Chinese Therapeutic Tit Tar, also known as Chinese Orthopedics and Traumatology, has a history of thousands of years. The ancient term Therapeutic Tit Tar* referred to a comprehensive discussion of various injuries and was a compulsory subject in the study of Traditional Chinese Medicine.In ancient times, martial arts practitioners often said, "Before learning martial arts, one should learn Tit Tar. Tit Tar refers to injuries caused by external forces or excessive force due to incorrect posture during daily life, work, and physical activities.Traditional Chinese Medicine categorizes injuries caused by external forces on the human body, such as damage to tendons, bones, muscles, blood stasis, swelling, pain, disharmony of qi and blood, obstruction of meridians, and even organ damage, as "Tit Tar."The treatment methods of Traditional Chinese Therapeutic Tit Tar include both internal and external applications of herbal medicine.Commonly used remedies include external use alcohol Tit Tar liquid, powders, and ointments. Treatment techniques include aligning the tendons, resetting dislocations, compression fixation, traction therapy, and others. The diagnostic process includes observation, olfaction, inquiry, and palpation.
