Oriental medicine (OM), also known as Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a healing art that existed in some form or other for more than 3,000 years. Some of the earlier texts date back from the Han Dynasty (206 BCE to 220 ACE). In the western world, it is commonly known as acupuncture. However, acupuncture is only one of several modalities that physicians of TCM use to treat patients. TCM emphasizes the role of the body in the healing process and uses herbs and natural agents to maintain health. It is an effective form of treatment and a particularly safe form of therapy. TCM is a complete medical system that takes into account every aspect of human life to promote health and well-being. It sees the body as one whole entity like a “Garden” and encompasses its physical, emotional, energetic, as well as its spiritual aspects. It emphasizes on the “Vis medicatrix” the “healing power of nature” better known as “the inborn ability of the human body to respond to the insult of illness or injury and restore itself to health in most episodes of disease or trauma (Whorton, 2002, p. 6).” The goal for treatment is boosting the ecological condition to favor self-regulatory capacity. Physicians in the eastern world are trained to examine skin, complexion, bones, channels, smells, sounds, mental state, preferences, emotions, tongue, pulse, demeanor, and body build to discern patterns that underlie a patient’s complaints. TCM’s wholistic approach to healing addresses the underlying cause of disease, and allows the body to heal itself naturally. Physicians are taught to treat the cause not just the symptoms of an illness so that the body can function more efficiently and therefore ensuring true health.
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Hip pain can be very debilitating. It can interfere with everything - sleeping, working, and enjoying time with family. Especially for active individuals, chronic hip pain can lead to significantly decreased quality of life. But there is good news. Depending on the cause of your hip pain, chiropractic care may be the answer you're looking for.
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Several different factors can cause you do experience hip pain. One very common cause is called piriformis syndrome. Piriformis syndrome is a condition that often occurs in relatively active individuals. It involves a problem with a small muscle in your buttock region that lays over the top of your sciatic nerve. Patients with piriformis syndrome may experience hip pain, back pain, and pain in the buttock or down the leg. Chiropractic management for this condition can be very effective in relieving symptoms and preventing them from coming back. If you decide to visit your local chiropractor, she will do an exam to evaluate where your symptoms are coming from. She will then come up with a treatment plan for your condition and manage it accordingly.
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Another common cause of hip pain, especially in elderly individuals is osteoarthritis. This is a condition that results from wear and tear on the joint space. Patients with this condition may experience pain and stiffness in the joint space that is more pronounced when first getting out of bed in the morning. Pain usually improves with activity but may become progressively worse if left untreated. Although it is not possible to restore any loss in joint space once the damage has started, preventing the onset and progression of the disease process is possible with chiropractic care. Talk to your chiropractor today to see if this condition may be the cause of your pain.
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The above are just two common examples of potential causes of hip pain. Many other causes exist. If you have hip pain, visit your chiropractor today for a diagnosis and treatment options.
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Dr. Alesha Fleming
Natural Health and Wellness Chiropractic, LLC
Daytona Beach, FL
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Dr. Fleming is a family chiropractor in Daytona Beach, Florida. She is passionate about preventative health care and nutrition and enjoys empowering her patients to improve their health and fitness, one day at a time!
