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  6 Frequently Asked Questions About Acupuncture

  April 10, 2022

  Acupuncture is rooted in the Daoist tradition, from more than 8,000 years ago. Read on to learn more about this procedure.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

  Categorized as: Rehabilitation

  Tagged with: acupuncture, rehabilitation

  

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  How Does Acupuncture Work? Explaining an Ancient Medicine

  October 13, 2017

  Treating chronic pain is challenging, and you may wonder how does acupuncture work when treating pain. Get the lowdown on this practice and how it helps.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: acupuncture, acupuncture points, pain, pain medicine, pain treatment

  

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  Acupuncture Helps Side Effects During and After Cancer Treatment

  September 22, 2015

  Acupuncture is a natural way to help your body overcome side effects of cancer treatment. It's most effective for vomiting, nausea, and pain.Learn More

  Categorized as: Cancer Care

  Tagged with: acupuncture, cancer, cancer side effects, cancer treatment, chemotherapy, nausea, neuropathy, pain, vomiting

  

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  Benefits of Acupuncture

  January 13, 2014

  Discover the benefits of acupuncture therapy for a variety of disorders and conditions, and find out how you can receive this treatment.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

  Categorized as: Rehabilitation

  Tagged with: acupuncture, Betty Liu MD, fibromyalgia, headache, musculoskeletal, musculoskeletal disorder, neurogenic bladder, pain, peripheral neuropathy, plantar fasciitis, postconcussive syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, tennis elbow, whiplash

  

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  What Are the Symptoms of a Frozen Shoulder?

  March 18, 2024

  Learn about frozen shoulder symptoms, why frozen shoulders happen, and what you can do to recover faster and prevent another frozen shoulder.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  Finding Relief for Back Pain During Pregnancy

  August 25, 2023

  During pregnancy, your uterus expands and your weight and hormone levels change – shifting your center of gravity and weakening your abdominal muscles. These changes can affect your posture and put extra strain on your back.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth

  Tagged with: Discovery, magee

  

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  Side Effects of Chemo and How to Manage Them

  May 24, 2023

  Chemo side effects are common. Here's what you need to know about managing them from the experts at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

  Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Meditation and Medicine

  December 19, 2022

  There is growing evidence of the benefits of meditation, especially when it comes to treating certain medical conditions. Carol Greco, PhD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, discusses the meditation research underway at UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh, and how it could change medicine.Listen Now

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  What Is TMJ Therapy?

  October 31, 2022

  Many people suffer with pain and dysfunction in their jaw joint, or TMJ. Here's what you need to know about the therapies available for this common problem.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation

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