7350 E Stetson Dr Ste130
Scottsdale AZ,85251
Phone: (480) 429-8881
Fax: (480) 429-8882
drqsxiao@chinesedrs.com
Scottsdale AZ,85251
Phone: (480) 429-8881
Fax: (480) 429-8882
drqsxiao@chinesedrs.com
Acupuncture is a method of encouraging the body to promote natural
healing and to improve functioning. This is done by inserting needles
and applying heat or electrical stimulation at very precise
acupuncture points.
The following is a list of ailments that can be diagnosed by the
staff of Great Wall Chinese Medicine:
How does it work?
The classical Chinese explanation is that channels of energy, called
"Chi" in Chinese, run in regular patterns through the body and over
its surface. These energy channels, called meridians, are like rivers
flowing through the body to irrigate and nourish the organs and
tissues. An obstruction in the movement of these energy rivers is like
a dam that backs up the flow in one part of the body and restricts it in
others. The meridians can be influenced by needling the
acupuncture points; the acupuncture needles unblock the
obstructions at the dams, and re-establish the regular flow through
the meridians. Acupuncture treatments can therefore help the body's
internal organs to correct imbalances in their digestion, absorption,
and energy production activities, and in the circulation of their energy
through the meridians. The modern scientific explanation is that
needling the acupuncture points stimulates the nervous system to
release chemicals in the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These
chemicals will either change the experience of pain, or they will
trigger the release of other chemicals and hormones which influence
the body's own internal regulating system. The improved energy and
biochemical balance produced by acupuncture results in stimulating
the body's natural healing abilities, and in promoting physical and
emotional well-being.
What can acupuncture treat?
While acupuncture is often associated with pain control, in the hands
of a well-trained practitioner it has much broader applications.
Acupuncture can be effective as the only treatment used, or as the
support or adjunct to other medical treatment forms in many medical
and surgical disorders. The World Health Organization recognizes
the use of acupuncture in the treatment of a wide range of medical
problems, including: Digestive disorders: gastritis and hyperacidity,
spastic colon, constipation, diarrhea; Respiratory disorders: sinusitis,
sore throat, bronchitis, asthma, recurrent chest infections;
Neurological and muscular disorders: headaches, facial tics, neck
pain, rib neuritis, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, various forms of
tendinitis, low back pain, sciatica, osteoarthritis; Urinary, menstrual,
and reproductive problems. Acupuncture is particularly useful in
resolving physical problems related to tension and stress and
emotional conditions.
How many treatments are needed?
The number of treatments needed differs from person to person. For
complex or long-standing conditions, one or two treatments a week
for several months may be recommended. For acute problems,
usually fewer visits are required, and for health maintenance, four
sessions a year may be all that is necessary.
Are there any side effects? Usually not, as energy is redirected in the
body, internal chemicals and hormones are stimulated and healing
begins to take place. Occasionally the original symptoms worsen for
a few days, or other general changes in appetite, sleep, bowel or
urination pattern, or emotional state may be triggered. These should
not cause concern, as they are simply indications that the
acupuncture is starting to work. It is quite common with the first one
or two treatments to have a sensation of deep relaxation or even mild
disorientation immediately following the treatment. These pass within
a short time, and never require anything more than a bit of rest to
overcome.
What are the needles like?
Do they hurt? People experience acupuncture needling differently.
Most patients feel only minimal pain as the needles are inserted;
some feel no pain at all. Once the needles are in place, there is no
pain felt. Acupuncture needle are very thin and solid and are made
from stainless steel (it was silver in ancient time). The point is
smoothing (not hollow with cutting edges like a hypodermic needle)
and insertion through the skin is not as painful as injections or blood
sampling. The risk of bruising and skin irritation is less than when
using a hollow needle. Because of the use of disposable needles,
there is no risk of infection from the treatments.
Does acupuncture really work?
Yes. In the past 2000 years, more people have been successfully
treated with acupuncture than with all other health modalities
combined. Today acupuncture is practiced widely in Asia, the Russia,
and in Europe. It is now being used more and more in America by
patients and practitioners. Acupuncture treatments can be given at
the same time other techniques are being used, such as
conventional Western medicine, osteopathic or chiropractic
prescriptions. It is important that your acupuncturist know everything
that you are doing, so he or she can help you get the most benefit
from all your treatments.
Should I be prepared on the day of treatment?
Yes. To enhance the value of a treatment, the following guidelines
are important: Do not eat an unusually large meal immediately before
or after your treatment. Does not over-exercise, engage in sexual
activity, or consume alcoholic beverages within 6 hours before or
after the treatment. Plan your activities so that after the treatment
you can get some rest, or at least not have to be working at top
performance. This is especially important for the first few visits.
Continue to take any prescription medicines as directed by your
regular doctor. Substance abuse (drugs and alcohol) especially in
the week prior to treatment will seriously interfere with the
effectiveness of acupuncture treatment. Remember to keep good
mental or written notes of what your response is to the treatment.
This is important for your doctor to know so that the follow-up
treatments can be designed to best help you and your problem.
healing and to improve functioning. This is done by inserting needles
and applying heat or electrical stimulation at very precise
acupuncture points.
The following is a list of ailments that can be diagnosed by the
staff of Great Wall Chinese Medicine:
- Abdominal distention/flatulence
- Acute and chronic pain control
- Allergic sinusitis
- Anesthesia for high-risk patients or patients with previous
adverse responses to anesthetics - Anorexia
- Anxiety, fright, panic
- Arthritis/arthrosis
- Atypical chest pain (negative workup)
- Bursitis, tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome
- Certain functional gastrointestinal disorders (nausea and
vomiting, esophageal spasm, hyperacidity, irritable bowel) - Cervical and lumbar spine syndromes
- Constipation, diarrhea
- Cough with contraindications for narcotics
- Drug detoxification
- Dysmenorrhea, pelvic pain
- Frozen shoulder
- Headache (migraine and tension-type), vertigo (Meniere
disease), tinnitus - Idiopathic palpitations, sinus tachycardia
- In fractures, assisting in pain control, edema, and enhancing
healing process - Muscle spasms, tremors, tics, contractures
- Neuralgias (trigeminal, herpes zoster, postherpetic pain, other)
- Paresthesias
- Persistent hiccups
- Phantom pain
- Plantar fasciitis
- Post-traumatic and post-operative ileus
- Premenstrual syndrome
- Selected dermatoses (urticaria, pruritus, eczema, psoriasis)
- Sequelae of stroke syndrome (aphasia, hemiplegia)
- Seventh nerve palsy
- Severe hyperthermia
- Sleep disorders
- Sprains and contusions
- Temporo-mandibular joint derangement, bruxism
- Urinary incontinence, retention (neurogenic, spastic, adverse
drug effect) - Weight Loss
How does it work?
The classical Chinese explanation is that channels of energy, called
"Chi" in Chinese, run in regular patterns through the body and over
its surface. These energy channels, called meridians, are like rivers
flowing through the body to irrigate and nourish the organs and
tissues. An obstruction in the movement of these energy rivers is like
a dam that backs up the flow in one part of the body and restricts it in
others. The meridians can be influenced by needling the
acupuncture points; the acupuncture needles unblock the
obstructions at the dams, and re-establish the regular flow through
the meridians. Acupuncture treatments can therefore help the body's
internal organs to correct imbalances in their digestion, absorption,
and energy production activities, and in the circulation of their energy
through the meridians. The modern scientific explanation is that
needling the acupuncture points stimulates the nervous system to
release chemicals in the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These
chemicals will either change the experience of pain, or they will
trigger the release of other chemicals and hormones which influence
the body's own internal regulating system. The improved energy and
biochemical balance produced by acupuncture results in stimulating
the body's natural healing abilities, and in promoting physical and
emotional well-being.
What can acupuncture treat?
While acupuncture is often associated with pain control, in the hands
of a well-trained practitioner it has much broader applications.
Acupuncture can be effective as the only treatment used, or as the
support or adjunct to other medical treatment forms in many medical
and surgical disorders. The World Health Organization recognizes
the use of acupuncture in the treatment of a wide range of medical
problems, including: Digestive disorders: gastritis and hyperacidity,
spastic colon, constipation, diarrhea; Respiratory disorders: sinusitis,
sore throat, bronchitis, asthma, recurrent chest infections;
Neurological and muscular disorders: headaches, facial tics, neck
pain, rib neuritis, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, various forms of
tendinitis, low back pain, sciatica, osteoarthritis; Urinary, menstrual,
and reproductive problems. Acupuncture is particularly useful in
resolving physical problems related to tension and stress and
emotional conditions.
How many treatments are needed?
The number of treatments needed differs from person to person. For
complex or long-standing conditions, one or two treatments a week
for several months may be recommended. For acute problems,
usually fewer visits are required, and for health maintenance, four
sessions a year may be all that is necessary.
Are there any side effects? Usually not, as energy is redirected in the
body, internal chemicals and hormones are stimulated and healing
begins to take place. Occasionally the original symptoms worsen for
a few days, or other general changes in appetite, sleep, bowel or
urination pattern, or emotional state may be triggered. These should
not cause concern, as they are simply indications that the
acupuncture is starting to work. It is quite common with the first one
or two treatments to have a sensation of deep relaxation or even mild
disorientation immediately following the treatment. These pass within
a short time, and never require anything more than a bit of rest to
overcome.
What are the needles like?
Do they hurt? People experience acupuncture needling differently.
Most patients feel only minimal pain as the needles are inserted;
some feel no pain at all. Once the needles are in place, there is no
pain felt. Acupuncture needle are very thin and solid and are made
from stainless steel (it was silver in ancient time). The point is
smoothing (not hollow with cutting edges like a hypodermic needle)
and insertion through the skin is not as painful as injections or blood
sampling. The risk of bruising and skin irritation is less than when
using a hollow needle. Because of the use of disposable needles,
there is no risk of infection from the treatments.
Does acupuncture really work?
Yes. In the past 2000 years, more people have been successfully
treated with acupuncture than with all other health modalities
combined. Today acupuncture is practiced widely in Asia, the Russia,
and in Europe. It is now being used more and more in America by
patients and practitioners. Acupuncture treatments can be given at
the same time other techniques are being used, such as
conventional Western medicine, osteopathic or chiropractic
prescriptions. It is important that your acupuncturist know everything
that you are doing, so he or she can help you get the most benefit
from all your treatments.
Should I be prepared on the day of treatment?
Yes. To enhance the value of a treatment, the following guidelines
are important: Do not eat an unusually large meal immediately before
or after your treatment. Does not over-exercise, engage in sexual
activity, or consume alcoholic beverages within 6 hours before or
after the treatment. Plan your activities so that after the treatment
you can get some rest, or at least not have to be working at top
performance. This is especially important for the first few visits.
Continue to take any prescription medicines as directed by your
regular doctor. Substance abuse (drugs and alcohol) especially in
the week prior to treatment will seriously interfere with the
effectiveness of acupuncture treatment. Remember to keep good
mental or written notes of what your response is to the treatment.
This is important for your doctor to know so that the follow-up
treatments can be designed to best help you and your problem.
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Office Hours:
Monday: 8:30-5:30Pm
Tuesday: 8:30-5:30Pm
Wednesday: 8:30-5:30Pm
Thursday: 830-5:30 Pm
Friday: 8:30-5:30 Pm
Evening & Saturday open
for established and
urgent patients:
Tuesday & Wednesday
5:30-7:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30-4:00Pm
Monday: 8:30-5:30Pm
Tuesday: 8:30-5:30Pm
Wednesday: 8:30-5:30Pm
Thursday: 830-5:30 Pm
Friday: 8:30-5:30 Pm
Evening & Saturday open
for established and
urgent patients:
Tuesday & Wednesday
5:30-7:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30-4:00Pm