HAKIM ACUPUNCTURE &
HERBAL CLINIC
930 MISSSION STREET
SUITE #2
SANTA CRUZ,
CALIFORNIA 95060
TELEPHONE: 831-426-5002
FAX: 831-426-1804
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What Can Acupuncture Treat?

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome- is a condition caused be repetitive stress on wrist which is compressing on mainly median nerve and results in weakness, numbness & or pain. Increased circulation and healing allows acupuncture to work well for repetitive stress injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome and wrist tendonitis radiating to the neck.
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Wrist Tendonitis- inflammation of the tendon that attaches a muscle to a bone in wrist causes swelling, pain especially with movement of joint. Some cases can cause tingling and numbness. Chinese herbs and Acupuncture are extremely effective in treating tendonitis. In both acute and or chronic cases acupuncture can reduce the symptoms and ease the pain.
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Back Pain- back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek acupuncturist and the use of acupuncture to treat back pain has drastically increased in recent years. Either your low back pain is acute or chronic. Acupuncture with electrical stimulation and massage will ease the pain and enhance your journey toward healing.
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Fibromyalgia- group of symptoms such as aches and pain, tiredness, insomnia, respond well with micro-current stimulator which stimulates endorphins secretion (feel good hormone) and effects neurotransmitters. Micro-current stimulation is based on vibration therapy and light which is mimicking our own body's vibration to achieve the balance within.
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Sciatica- pain in leg and or hip, which extends from low back to knee or calf area caused by pressure on sciatic nerve could be very excruciating situation. Sometimes these symptoms could be the result of disc protrusion, called "real sciatica" and sometimes these symptoms could be the result of tight muscle on hip area which is "fake sciatic". Both situations respond very well with electro-acupuncture, later case resolve in few treatments, but the "real sciatica" would take longer to treat.
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Whiplash- injury to neck which can be caused by rear end collision where head suddenly thrown forward and back injures ligaments and muscles of neck. Neck pain is either acute or chronic. Acute situation is often a temporary situation and can be resolved with few treatments of acupuncture and electric stimulations. In chronic situations pain gradually get worse and usually is due to old injury which has not been taking care of. Both conditions respond well with acupuncture and electric stimulations. To read more click here ....

Shoulder pain- can be diagnosed as chronic or acute. Acute pain usually is temporary and less than one year of onset. Chronic situation usually has longer than a year onset and is due to an old injury and get worse over time. Pain can be due to inflammation of tendons and rotator cuff where tendons lose their elasticity over years. Acupuncture and herbal remedy can increase blood circulation in the area and help with oxygenation of tissue to speed up the healing process.
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Arthritis- is joints inflammation which causes swelling, pain and reduced flexibility. Pain is especially worse in the morning and in damp and cold weather. Acupuncture causes an anti-inflammatory reaction in body and can reduce swelling and pain dramatically. Change of diet, life style, increase activity, herbal supplement, all can enhance the effectiveness of the treatment.
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Stress disorder- anxiety, emotional and or physical strain can cause many other disorders such as high blood pressure, depression and insomnia. Acupuncture and herbal remedy can reduce the severity of these symptoms and address the root problems by releasing endorphins (feel good hormone) and adjust your unbalances.
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Soft tissue injury- injuries to joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments are all in the category of soft tissue injuries and can be treated with acupuncture and herbs very effectively. TMJ, bursitis, tendonitis, scar tissue, rotator cuff, they all can be treated with acupuncture successfully. The number of treatment changes with each individual needs, how chronic the pain is, how old the patient is and many other factors.
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