Acupuncture is an often ill-understood, yet very important component of traditional Chinese medicine. It has been in practice, in one form or another, for roughly 2,500 years. The traditional thought process of acupuncture holds that a body’s life force or energy – called qi – is distributed via lines in the body called meridians. Disruptions in the flow of this energy result in pain, soreness, imbalance, or illness. The insertion of a very slim needle opens and loosens the meridians, bringing relief and allowing a normal flow of energy to resume. Almost all modern needles are single-use, stainless steel, and carefully sterilized to prevent any risk of infection.
Acupuncture has recently been undergoing a huge resurgence in popularity as people discover its potential for healing. It is most commonly sought to help relieve lower back pain, but can be used to address nausea, vomiting, and pain in other areas – particularly the knees. Acupuncture’s effectiveness at combating certain types of pain is detailed by some Cochrane reports, and a 2012 meta-analysis details the four types of chronic pain that it is most helpful against. Currently, every woman undergoing childbirth at the University College London Hospital is offered acupuncture to assist with the pains of the birthing process. The procedure has proven very popular in China, the US, Australia, and all of Europe – Germany alone boasts 45,000+ registered acupuncture professionals.
Acupuncture is an ancient practice that the modern day helps us to better understand, implement, and appreciate. We know now that, for instance, the insertion of the tiny needle likely stimulates a release of endorphins, which counteract the pain of the person being treated. In the hands of a skilled and licensed practitioner, this ages-old procedure becomes a potent tool to improve one’s personal health and happiness. Acupuncture perfectly fits SOHMA’s model of combining ancient wisdom with modern, enlightened practice. If you feel that acupuncture may be able to enrich your life and provide some relief, call us. SOHMA is dedicated to helping you improve your life at the crossroads between the old practices and the new.
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Chiropractic Today
Long before the advent of modern medicine – before pill-popping, IV machines, before any surgery more complex than amputation – people still had a need to take care of their bodies. In the earliest known medical documents of recorded history, we can find allusions to the chiropractic care people engaged in to soothe their stresses and woes. Hippocrates himself once demanded of his readers; “get knowledge of the spine, for this is the requisite of many diseases.” A little over two thousand years later, we can only conclude that Hippocrates gave excellent advice.
Over the years, increased knowledge of the body has allowed chiropractic care to flourish, become more nuanced, and accurately address a huge number of the imbalances and issues a body can accumulate. In the United States alone, there are approximately 77,000 Doctors of Chiropractic treating 27 million adults and children across the country. According to the Consumer Reports Health Rating Center, chiropractic outperformed all other back pain treatments available, and is now classified as a primary care approach for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of back pain and spinal disorders.
At SOHMA, we strive to bring you the best combination of ancient practice with modern implementation. Our Doctors of Chiropractic come to you with the finest aspects of over 2,000 years of accumulated medical knowledge – all with the comfortable amenities of a contemporary studio. Whether realigning your vertebrae, relaxing your muscles, or providing your body with the strength and care to tackle the days ahead, SOHMA can help you. Come in and partake of our warm, welcoming facilities and unparalleled care – for the better alignment of your mind, body, and spine.
SOHMA taking on the Long Beach Internship Challenge
We are proud participants in the Long Beach Internship Challenge. Interns from the Pacific Gateway program are learning skills for their future here at SOHMA. As an added bonus they are being exposed to the healing powers of Chiropractic, Acupuncture & Eastern Medicine, Herbalism, Tai Chi and more!
http://www.pacific-gateway.org/
Welcome to SOHMA!
SOHMA Integrative Health Center (home of School of Healing Martial Arts) “Combining ancient wisdom with modern practices.”
We educate and treat members with an Eastern and Western holistic approach utilizing Chiropractic, Acupuncture & Eastern Medicine, Herbology, Psychology, Ayurveda, and Tai Chi. We use the healing aspects of martial arts for rehabilitation, self-discipline, and harmony.
This integrated approach is analogous to the interrelationship between Yin (healing energy) and Yang (martial energy). The Yin branch of our center is the SOHMA integrative health clinic, which provides: Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Eastern Medicine, and Herbal Pharmacy. The Yang branch is the School of Healing Martial Arts.
We don’t just teach about these healing arts, we also provide them. Thank you for stopping by and we look forward to serving your holistic health care and martial arts needs.
Our mission is to provide exceptional patient centered healthcare services that combine ancient wisdom with modern practices and research.