Cupping and Needle Free Therapies
Cupping and Needle Free Therapies in Langley
​Kim's Pain Relief Acupuncture Clinic offers cupping and needle-free therapies in Surrey, Langley and Abbotsford. Explore below to learn more!
Cupping Therapy
Cupping is an ancient Chinese method of causing local congestion. A partial vacuum is created in cups placed on the skin either by means of heat or suction. This draws up the underlying tissues. When the cup is left in place on the skin for a few minutes, blood stasis is formed, and localized healing takes place.
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Cupping therapy has been further developed as a means to open the ‘Meridians’ of the body. Meridians are the conduits in the body through which energy flows to every part of the body and through every organ and tissue. There are five meridians on the back that, when opened, allow invigorating energy to travel the whole length of the body. It has been found that cupping is probably the best way of opening those meridians.
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Cupping has also been found to affect the body up to four inches into the tissues, causing tissues to release toxins, activate the lymphatic system, clear colon blockages, help activate and clear the veins, arteries and capillaries, activate the skin, clear stretch marks and improve varicose veins.
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​Cupping is the best deep tissue massage available. Cupping, the technique, is very useful and very safe.
Note
Cupping is a very therapeutic and soothing treatment that yields great results. But the cups often leave marks on the skin that resemble bruises. This is a result of all the blood rushing to the surface of the skin and not due to broken blood vessels. It will be disappeared by itself.
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​Also, you should keep warm (avoiding wind or sudden changes in temperature, cold shower as well as a cold drink) to ensure your body’s boosted metabolism and self-healing process is working well. Make sure you drink lots of warm water after the treatment as well as the next couple of days to keep your body well hydrated so that it can properly eliminate toxins released during the treatment.
The Benefits
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Improvement of circulatory function
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Regulating & balancing of automatic nervous system
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Decrease or relieve pain from injury or chronic conditions
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Relieve deep muscular issues and reduces muscle spasms
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Lift and stretch soft tissue to separate fascia and restrictions
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Increase range of movement and flexibility in joints
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Facilitates the flow of the lymph
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Improves the flow of Blood within the joints
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Improves the secretion of the Digestive fluids
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The most dramatic effect is upon the skin & the body fluid flow in the arteries & veins increases, Thus resulting into detoxification.
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It helps open up the chest & benefits the lungs, therefore useful in respiratory problems
Magnetic Therapy
(Multi-polar Magnetic Therapy)
Magnetic acupuncture therapy is an alternative treatment that combines principles of traditional acupuncture with magnetic therapy. It involves applying small magnets to acupuncture points on the body, aiming to stimulate energy flow and promote healing without the use of needles.
Magnetic therapies are tested through various research studies and the therapy enhances the flow of "qi" (life energy) and stimulate nerves, which reduces pain. Magnetic acupuncture offers relief for chronic pain conditions, such as back pain, headache, shoulder pain and fibromyalgia as well as anxiety and depression.
Its non-invasive method helps patients to receive traditional acupuncture therapies without worrying about needles. Our magnetic acupuncture therapies use highest grade magnets that are proven for its effectiveness and safety.
Treatment Specialties
MAGNETIC THERAPY is especially effective on:
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Musculoskeletal & Neurologic Disorder
Musculoskeletal & Neurologic Disorder
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Arthritis/tendonitis/back pain/sciatica/knee/ankle/hamstring/groin/toe
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Neck/shoulder/elbow/wrist/hand/finger/frozen shoulder/rotate cuff
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And many more
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Headache/migraine/dizziness
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Abdomen/chest
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Plantar fasciitis/numbness/tingling/muscle spasm/fibromyalgia/ankle sprain
Efficacy of Magnetic Therapy
Magnet Therapy
More studies are revealing that treatment with multi-polar neodymium magnets resulted in a significant improvement in pain intensity, functional disability, sleep quality, and depressive symptom levels in patients with mechanical neck pain and mechanical low back pain. Picture on the right shows magnitude of the quadra-polar magnet producing powerful magnetic waves to treat deep tissue and mechanical pain.
Treatment Specialties
Needle Free Therapies are especially effective on:
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Musculoskeletal & neurological disorder
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Digestive problems
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Ear, nose, throat, skin & respiratory problems
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Spinal disease
Musculoskeletal & Neurological Disorder
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Arthritis/tendonitis/back pain/sciatica/knee/ankle/hamstring/groin/toe
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Neck/shoulder/elbow/wrist/hand/finger/frozen shoulder/rotate cuff
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Headache/migraine/dizziness
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Abdomen/chest
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Plantar fasciitis/numbness/tingling/muscle spasm/fibromyalgia/ankle sprain
Digestive Problems
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IBS
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Digestive disorders
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​Heartburn
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Constipation
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Diarrhea
Ear, Nose, Throat, Skin & Respiratory Problems
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Allergies
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Sinus
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​Sore throats
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Asthma
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Cough
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​Burning skin
Spinal Disease
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Pelvis
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Cervical vertebrae
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​Thoracic spine
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Lumbar spine
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Sacral spine
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Coccygeal spine
EAR ACU THERAPY
It is a method of treating diseases by placing acupuncture needles on a certain area of the ear. The ear is believed to have a certain relationship with all parts of the body and all organs, directly or indirectly, by the meridians. Therefore, when a disease occurs in a certain part of the body, a tender point (reaction point) appears in a certain part of the ear associated with it. This regularity was used to define Yichimhyeol, and there are about 260 known Yichimhyeol. The therapeutic range of ear acupuncture is very wide. The name of acupuncture is an indication, and in general, the internal organs treat not only the diseases of the organs but also the diseases of the parts related to it in oriental medicine. For example, a Sim can heal not only heart diseases but also nerve and psychiatric diseases, as well as tongue diseases.
GUA-SHA
Definition: a medical healing technique that applies instrument-assisted unidirectional press stroking of a lubricated body surface area to intentionally create transitory therapeutic protective petechiae. Gua sha translates to scraping, coining or spooning. Don’t use scraping because it is misleading and sounds like an injury. Or: physical therapy is given by body surface stimulation with different materials and shapes of scraping tools and different mediums to treat and prevent diseases.
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Functions: Activates Blood and removes Blood Stasis, Detoxifies, Promotes metabolism Reinforces Zheng (Upright/antipathogenic) Qi Regulates immune functions Adjusts the joint structures and tendon functions Treat injured soft tissues.
The Benefits
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It speeds up blood flow, helps blood circulation, and improves lymphatic circulation
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It affects the muscles and peripheral nerves and further promotes the metabolism of the whole body
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It flushes toxins out.
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It prevents and treats diseases by enhancing immune function and promoting metabolism
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It has no side effects and can be administered simultaneously with other treatments
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The effect of treatment appears very quickly
MOXIBUSTION
Moxibustion, also called moxa treatment, is a traditional medical practice that originated in China and then spread to Korea and other Asian countries. This herb is the Mugwort, moxa, or Aì yè in Chinese medicine. Mugwort grows in Asia and Europe. It is performed by burning small cones of dried leaves on certain designated points of the body, generally the same points as those used in acupuncture.
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Moxa Harvesting: Moxa (Artemisia Vulgaris Moxa) is a species of chrysanthemum. Fresh leaves are picked in the spring and set out to dry. They are then ground into a fine powder, sifted and filtered to remove sand or coarse stems, then set out in the sun again to dry. This process is repeated until the desired consistency is obtained, usually a fine, soft, white powder. It is important to store moxa in a dry container and periodically dry it out in the sun Functions of Moxa: Warms meridians and expels Cold. Induces the smooth flow of Qi and Blood, Strengthens Collapsed Yang, Prevents diseases, and keeps one healthy.
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