Cupertino and Campbell Acupuncture

at Preston Wynne Spa, Saratoga Village

 
 

Saratoga Acupuncture
at Preston Wynne Spa
14567 Big Basin Way
Saratoga, CA 95070
Call (408) 741-5525

Serving Los Gatos, Campbell, Cupertino, Saratoga, Monte Sereno, San Jose, and surrounding areas.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, there are three major categories of low back pain:

1) Trauma causing Qi and blood stagnation
2) Deficiency of Qi (energy)
3) Invasion of pathogenic cold & damp

Often these types of low back pain combine. For example, a patient may injure the low back which then causes sensitivity to cold & dampness and weakness of the back. This is a combination of trauma, cold & damp, and deficiency of Qi (pronounced “chee”). In this example, acupuncture restores normal circulation, warms the local region to expel the cold & damp, and strengthens the vital energy of the low back. In another example, acupuncture enhances circulation of the low back and abdomen to stop low back pain related to the menstrual cycle. This nourishing and balancing treatment strengthens the vital energy of the body while enhancing circulation to the low back and abdomen. This process eliminates pain and irritability associated with Qi (energy) stagnation.

Acupuncture treats “pinched nerves” wherein pain & numbness of the low back often radiates towards the legs. Acupuncture stops the pain, reduces inflammation, and heals the injured nerve fibers by stimulating Qi and blood circulation to the affected region. This process of recovery helps my patients to regain their normal range of motion and is also used to treat the neck and mid back.

Many patients suffer from lumbar vertebrae number five intervertebral foramina (L5 IVF) encroachment. L5 IVF encroachment means that there is less space for the nerve fibers to travel from the spinal region to the lateral trunk and extremities. Acupuncture stimulates a healing response to reduce swelling by stimulating blood circulation. This creates a larger space through which the nerve fibers travel. In this way, pressure is released from the area and the nerves are able to begin the healing process. This allows patients to live without pain, reduce or eliminate the need for medication, sleep well, and restore a normal range of motion. Patients in Campbell, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Saratoga, San Jose and surrounding areas can enjoy fast relief.

While surgical intervention is sometimes necessary, almost all of my patients are able to avoid the need for surgery with the help of acupuncture therapy. Post-surgical back pain patients also derive great benefit from acupuncture care. These patients have had surgical procedures to correct the disorder but continue to suffer from pain. They usually take strong pain medications to alleviate their suffering.  Even in this difficult type of case, most of my patients enjoy a significant improvement in their condition.  Often, I use a specialized form of electroacupuncture to help these patients recover from chronic pain and regain their normal lifestyles. It is very rewarding to help my patients recover from this cycle of pain. Many underwent several surgeries yet the pain continued. In this case, the patient and I both feel a sense of relief when the pain subsides!

Saratoga Village Acupuncture features Adam White, L.Ac., Dipl.Ac., M.T.C.M., licensed acupuncturist and herbalist. His many years of experience have helped thousands of patients. He has served as a faculty member at the Five Branches Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine and is currently the Executive Director of the the Healthcare Medicine Institute. At Saratoga Village Acupuncture, patients can look forward to quality relief from many conditions. Please browse our site to learn more about the services at Saratoga Village Acupuncture.