Acupuncture offers alternative for pain relief
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Debbe Geiger and Emily Critchfield
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Rob Sims of Morrisville was working underneath his backyard deck in 2007 when he was bitten by a copperhead. Over the next few years, he had multiple health problems. He credits his current good health to acupuncture and the guidance of his Asian medicine doctor.
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“Good candidates for acupuncture and alternative medicine will be those who would like to heal without relying on medication,” said Dr. Park. “Upon examination, I concluded that Rob’s chronic pain was the result of prolonged, unsuccessful healing.”
In addition to acupuncture, Dr. Park counseled Sims on ways to improve his diet, sleeping and exercise habits.
“Acupuncture can be done rather instantly without sophisticated diagnostic tests and treatment. It is a safe and cost-effective,” Dr. Park said. “By helping his body to generate more vitality we were able to help his body complete the healing process.”
Today, Sims feels much better. “It worked for me,” he said. “I recommend him to anybody and everybody I care about. It’s his integrity, his focus, and it’s his results.”
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Source: dukehealth.org: Duke Health News - Category: Consumer Health News Authors: dg62 at duke.edu Source Type: news