February 25th, 2013 | Posted in 2 Pain, Injuries, Sports
What is an injury in Chinese Medicine? Posted on Mar 13, 2012 ACI (Acupuncture Council of Ireland) Sprains, strains and other injuries quite literally stop you in your tracks. Whatever the type of injury it immobilizes the joint affected which impacts on your life no matter who you are. But, when dealing with sports professionals,…..
Read MoreJuly 16th, 2012 | Posted in 2 Pain, Injuries, Sports, 3 Various Specific Problems
National Seminar for Migraine Action Week: An Overview [Adapted from the Migraine Association of Ireland’s report.] ‘Migraine and Well-Being: Approaches to Migraine Management’ was the theme of Migraine Action Week 2012 in a hugely successful national seminar in Dublin attended by over one hundred people. Speaking at the event in the Ballsbridge Hotel on Saturday…..
Read MoreJune 29th, 2012 | Posted in 2 Pain, Injuries, Sports
Acupuncture and Sports Injuries: Article from: The Irish Times – Tuesday, July 19, 2011 SYLVIA THOMPSON In the west, acupuncture is usually sought out as a treatment for chronic health problems, whether they are musculoskeletal, neurological or even autoimmune in origin. In the past number of years, acupuncture is also being sought out both for…..
Read MoreJune 25th, 2012 | Posted in 2 Pain, Injuries, Sports
Understanding Pain Pain is one of our body’s natural reactions and informs us about dysfunctions in our body or about damaging external factors. The sensation of pain occurs when pain receptors on the ends of sensory nerves are stimulated to transmit signals via the spinal cord to the brain. Pain From Injuries, etc In its…..
Read MoreJuly 17th, 2011 | Posted in 2 Pain, Injuries, Sports
Muscles Muscular Atrophy and motor impairment of the limbs (Flaccid Paralysis) is a clinical manifestation characterized by weakness or paralysis and reduced muscle tone without other obvious cause (e.g., trauma). — ‘Wei Syndrome’ in Chinese Medicine. Myofascial Pain Syndrome (myofascial refers to the combination of muscle and fascia). This is described as a focal hyperirritability…..
Read MoreJune 7th, 2011 | Posted in 2 Pain, Injuries, Sports
Sciatica is pain felt down the back and outer side of the thigh, leg and foot. It is usually caused by degeneration of an intervertebral disc, which protrudes laterally to compress a lower lumber or an upper sacral spinal nerve root. The onset may be sudden, brought on by an awkward lifting or twisting movement.…..
Read MoreMay 14th, 2011 | Posted in 2 Pain, Injuries, Sports
ARTHRITIS (1) Osteoarthritis is the most common form and usually occurs past middle age due to wear and tear, degeneration. It can lead to softening and erosion of cartilage plus enlargement of affected joints, usually the larger, weight-bearing joints, such as, knees, elbows, hips and shoulders. (2) Rheumatoid, the next most common form is serious,…..
Read MoreAugust 13th, 2010 | Posted in 2 Pain, Injuries, Sports
Fibromyalgia What it is Imagine aching all over your body and having muscles that are too sore to be touched, or waking up after 12 hours sleep still feeling exhausted with a cloudy head and irritable bowels. This is the reality of people who have fibromyalgia. Because of its wide range of symptoms, it…..
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