HEALTH
FAQS
Here are the answers to
just a few of the questions that we have received about
our practice. If you have any more questions regarding
the description of our services and pricing, feel free to
contact us or just drop by!
1) Why do my spine
and back make cracking sounds?
A:While
“cracking your back” is a matter of popping air bubbles
that form in the synovial fluid that surrounds joints,
other cracking sounds may occur as well due to more
serious reasons. Poor blood circulation can cause the
spine itself to become stiff. When pressure is applied to
individual vertebrae to relieve tension, the bones can
click against each other, producing cracking
sound.
2)What are the
benefits of Chinese musculoskeletal alignment
therapy?
A:Chinese
musculoskeletal alignment therapy is a traditional form
of non-invasive treatment for various pains and aches.
Practitioners use their knowledge of the body’s
circulatory pathways to apply pressure along specific
vectors, providing relief and promoting a more balanced
posture. This may include massaging of pressure points.
Chinese musculoskeletal alignment therapy is most
suitable for treating cervical disk pain, thoracic
pain, lumbar scoliosis, muscular sprains, and lumbar
disc herniation.
3) What are the
benefits of Chinese therapeutic cupping and cup
massage?
A:Therapeutic
cupping uses heated glass surfaces to improve
circulation, soothe aching muscles, and remove toxins
from the skin. This cup massage technique incorporates
elements of therapeutic cupping and relaxing massage to
improve skin quality, reduce swelling, and quickly ease
pain.
4)What conditions
can Chinese therapeutic cupping and cup massage help
treat?
A:These
therapies are effective in treating colds, headaches,
neck pain, shoulder stiffness, abdominal pain, insomnia,
back pain, rheumatism, arthritis, knee pain, and skin
conditions.
5) What
precautions should I take during and after Chinese
therapeutic cupping?
A:1: You
should drink plenty of warm water and induce sweating
to promote detoxification of the skin.
2: Pores that were opened during the treatment can
become irritated if exposed to certain circumstances in
the day following treatment. For this reason, it is
recommended that the client bundle up and stay away
from chilly wind as well as wait one day before taking
a bath or shower after receiving Chinese therapeutic
cupping. One day after treatment, the pores should have
returned to their normal state and these normal
activities may be resumed.
3: If undergoing continuous therapy, refrain from
eating red meat or seafood in between cupping sessions
for the best results.
6) What are the
benefits of Chinese herbal fire
treatment?
A:Herbal fire
treatment involves assembling a poultice of medicinal
herbs and extracts, then using a flame to promote a
healing effect. Applying the heated poultice to sore
muscles relieves pain and improves circulation due to the
warmth of the medicine as well as the medicinal
properties of the specific herbs used for each
circumstance.
7)What
are the benefits of Chinese fire
therapy?
A:Chinese
fire therapy involves covering an afflicted area with a
flameproof sleeve and igniting the surface of the
sleeve. Fire therapy provides a surge of energy to the
afflicted area, expunging toxins and improving
circulation.
8)What are the
benefits of Chinese medicinal
satchels?
A:The
satchel is a tradition of Chinese medicine first
practiced as a secret in ancient courts. Satchels
combine 30 kinds of rare medicinal herbs, promoting
blood circulation, gluten bone health, energy, and
flexibility.
9) What are the
benefits of Chinese medicinal foot
steaming?
A:Medicinal
foot steaming treats insomnia, rheumatism, arthritis.
It induces sweating and improves circulation, expunging
toxins from the feet. It can also help to prevent
colds, lumbar disease, and muscle pain. Of course, foot
steaming is also relaxing to the mind and body as
well.
10)What are the
special benefits of Qigong
massage?
A:Qigong Massage
is a massage that is based upon the Oriental idea that
the body is filled with “qi” (also spelled “chi”) that
needs to flow smoothly to attain overall wellness. The
qigong massage includes manipulation of energy levels
throughout the body, with practitioners using their
massage techniques in order to rebalance the body’s
energy pathways. Practitioners seek to adjust the
balance of yin and yang via the “opening four doors”
technique. This treatment can help alleviate many
condition as an integrative medicinal technique that
promotes relaxation, fitness, rehabilitation, and
clinical treatment.
11)What is Chinese
Therapeutic Tit Tar？
A:Traditional Chinese Therapeutic Tit Tar, also
known as Chinese Orthopedics and Traumatology, has a
history of thousands of years. The ancient term
Therapeutic Tit Tar* referred to a comprehensive
discussion of various injuries and was a compulsory
subject in the study of Traditional Chinese Medicine.In
ancient times, martial arts practitioners often said,
"Before learning martial arts, one should learn Tit
Tar. Tit Tar refers to injuries caused by external
forces or excessive force due to incorrect posture
during daily life, work, and physical
activities.Traditional Chinese Medicine categorizes
injuries caused by external forces on the human body,
such as damage to tendons, bones, muscles, blood
stasis, swelling, pain, disharmony of qi and blood,
obstruction of meridians, and even organ damage, as
"Tit Tar."The treatment methods of Traditional Chinese
Therapeutic Tit Tar include both internal and external
applications of herbal medicine.Commonly used remedies
include external use alcohol Tit Tar liquid, powders,
and ointments. Treatment techniques include aligning
the tendons, resetting dislocations, compression
fixation, traction therapy, and others. The diagnostic
process includes observation, olfaction, inquiry, and
palpation.
