Dr. Andrew Weil: Acupunture Reduces Back Pain During Pregnancy

Pregnancy Pain Drew Nesbitt Acupuncture Toronto Dr. Andrew Weil: Acupunture Reduces Back Pain During PregnancyDr. Andrew Weil recently tweeted how acupuncture in the ear can reduce back pain during pregnancy.

Known as Auricular Acupuncture, tiny needles are used on different parts of the ear to relieve pain.  This treatment method is now being used for many issues such as post traumatic stress, addictions and for relaxation.

The original article appeared in the September 2009 issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.  To read the abstract on this interesting subject, click here.

Auricular Acupuncture: Treating the Ears?

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Many acu-points exist on the ear

When I’m in the clinic and I explain to a new client that I will be doing some needles in the ears today, I often get an odd look.  I then point out my oversized auricular (ear) acupuncture (AA) chart on the wall and I inform them that there are over 200 acupuncture points in the ear alone.  [Read more...]