Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
3 Reasons Acupressure Works for Neck and Shoulder Pain
Acupuncture and acupressure go hand in hand for treating neck and shoulder pain. Acupressure, also called Tui Na, is a type …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Acupuncture Therapy for Neck and Shoulder Pain
The neck and shoulders are thoroughly integrated. So much so that pain in your neck often comes from trigger points …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
3 Essential Back Stretches
Back stretches and exercises are a helpful in addition to acupuncture for back pain. These back stretches are an easy and helpful addition to help reduce chronic back pain.
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Exercises for Opening the Shoulder, Neck, and Rotator Cuff
Stretching is an integral part of any healing for your pain. Qi gong exercises are slow moving exercises and stretches that …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Interstitial Cystitis Helped with Acupuncture
Acupuncture on the ear to reduce pain Interstitial cystitis, also called Painful Bladder Syndrome (PBS) is characterized by painful and …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
How Acupuncture Works to Relieve Pain
For years, much of acupuncture research has focused on the release of opiates and other pain relieving chemicals in the …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Follow Up Elbow Treatment
A few weeks ago I wrote about treating my elbow injury with cupping and acupuncture. That was the acute stage, …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Acupuncture and Cupping for an Acute Injury
These last six weeks have been monsoon season here in New York City. Everything was soaked, soggy, and slippery. And …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Electroacupuncture Works for Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS) is a complex condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide, manifesting in a variety of …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Five Essential Stretches for Neck Pain
After sitting down at my computer for a few hours I often notice a nagging pain in my neck. More …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Amazing Acupressure for Cramps, Stomach Problems, and Energy
Stomach 36 (ST 36) is one of the most important and commonly used acupuncture points. The Chinese is Zu San Li, meaning literally …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Acupuncture for Tension Headaches
Tension headaches are the most common type of headache. Everyone gets them from time to time, but in some it …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Acupuncture for Sinus Headaches
Sinus headaches stop some people in their tracks. They come with pain, congestion, and pressure in your head around your …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Help with Acupuncture for Somatization Disorders
Somatoform disorders are chronic pain and illness with no specific physical cause. Chinese medicine and acupuncture can help treat somatoform disorders. It …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
5 Reasons Acupuncture Works to Treat Migraines
Acupuncture relieves migraine headaches very effectively that many patients are wondering how it works. Here are five major reasons acupuncture …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
The Greatest Acupressure Point for Headaches
Large intestine 4, called He Gu in Chinese, is the best acupressure point for headaches. It is especially helpful for sinus …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Research Shows Acupuncture Can Relieve Your Headaches
Acupuncture helps relieve many types of chronic headaches including migraines and tension headaches. I have seen this everyday in my acupuncture clinic. Many …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
Immediate Relief from Shingles
Shingles can cause intense pain. It comes on strong and can last. Early treatment is the most effective. This patient …
Joseph Alban, L.Ac.
How Acupuncture Treats Pain
The majority of Americans are in chronic pain or have experienced it. More and more, people are seeking acupuncture for …