Acupuncture For Slipped Disc Pain and Related Neuropathies

Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day:  If you have a herniated disc, you know how painful daily activities can be and the distal neuropathies that accompany the localized pain.  For example, a herniated disc at S1/S2 can be most painful in the lower back but can also manifest as painful intercourse and numbness, tingling and pain radiating down the leg to the toes.  Cortisone shots only mask the pain temporarily and do nothing to resolve the root problem.  Acupuncture is highly effective for reparation and regeneration of nerves and related connective tissue both local and distal to the root of your pain.  Therapy is cumulative over time, but the end result is this:  you will be pain free, have a fine quality of life and enjoy most or all of the activities you like to participate in.  Call or email the office today and begin your road back to good health!

Treating Carpal Tunnel During Pregnancy

Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day:  Acupuncture is a very effective and drug free method of treating carpal tunnel and other neurological pain during pregnancy.  Weekly or biweekly treatments can give long lasting relief from the pain and discomfort experienced during some pregnancies. If you or someone you know is suffering from neurological discomfort (sciatic and low back/sacral pain) while pregnant, please contact my office to schedule an appointment.  Why suffer?
917-701-7582  k@kmondesire.com

SO...You Wrenched Your Back...Again...

You played that Saturday morning tennis match or round of golf....thought you were Serena Williams or Tiger Woods and really went for that tough shot....now it's Sunday morning and you can't move without yelping in pain and realize I don't work weekends.  What's a doggie to do???

Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day:  How many times have I had patients call early Monday morning because they wrenched their backs out on Saturday morning and haven't been able to move since then.  How many times have I suggested daily yoga, stretching and a weekly acupuncture session to ensure this doesn't happen?  If you listen to what I tell you to do, and come in for your weekly treatments, you would improve your game....not regress.  If you come in for treatments only when you are injured, you defeat the purpose of your game - to get better, stronger, faster and much more precise.  Get with the program today:  exercise, stretch and come in for weekly sessions!

Acupuncture for Herniated Discs

I treat quite a number of patients who have herniated discs typically ranging from L1-L5.  Those persons who come for regular treatment, engage in lifestyle changes, and become proactive in their treatment strategy enjoy a wonderful and fairly pain-free quality of life.  Those persons who do not take an active role in their health typically undergo surgery, which dramatically affects their quality of life and physical condition going forward.  Their journey to good health becomes an extremely difficult process due to their lack of participation at the onset of diagnosis.

Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day:  My patients who live with herniated discs experience regular weekly treatments and particpate in my Wellness Program.  These folks are riding bicycles, playing golf, swimming and enjoying a great life.  If you are experiencing daily pain due to disc herniation, call or email the office today for an appointment and get yourself on the road to an active and pain-free life.
k@kmondesire.com   917-701-7582

Exercise To Reduce or Eliminate Your Low Back Pain

Let's face it, folks...the more physically fit you are, chances of maintaining a healthy low back greatly improve.  The key to low back health is to NOT perform exercises or activities that put stress on your back or elicit pain.  Aerobic exercises that engage the large muscle groups (arms, legs, glutes) in a non-impactful method are best.  these activities include:  swimming, cycling, ellipitical machines and power walking.  Performing these activities for a minimum of 30 minutes 5 times per week is not only wonderful for your circulation, but uses all the major muscles groups of the body that are important to good spine and low back health.  Stretching and strengthening your abdominals, pelvis, low back and quadraceps reduces the chances of injury to the low back and can help alleviate low back pain and recurrance of injuries.  Flexibility is key.  Yoga and Pilates are wonderful programs that can help strengthen your core and improve low back health.

Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day:  Before engaging in any new aerobic program, consult your physician to ensure the activities are right for your aerobic/orthopedic level.  Be smart!  Do some sleuthing and ask for referrals when choosing a trainer or exercise studio.  Make sure the instructors are well-certified and ask to take a free trial class.  If you are not comfortable with the instructor or level of activity, then STOP and LEAVE!  Improper form or the wrong type of activity can worsen any condition, so do your homework.  And remember....ACUPUNCTURE HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED BY THE WHO (WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION) TO REDUCE AND/OR ELIMINATE THE SYMPTOMS OF LOW BACK PAIN.  That being said...call or make an appointment today!