Migraine headaches are one of the most debilitating neurological conditions worldwide. Migraines are known to be crippling with intense, throbbing or pulsing pain coupled with light sensitivity, nausea and even vomit, with a possible light aura or flashing lights. Other long term side effects of chronic headaches include crankiness and stress, sleep disturbance and…
For chronic pain patients, acupuncture is often the last resort, yielding the best result. Living with chronic pain can be an arduous journey, often leaving individuals feeling hopeless and exhausted from seeking relief. At Health Pointe Jacksonville, we understand the struggles faced by chronic pain patients who have exhausted all other options. We…
Whether it’s the burning sensation and numbness that accompanies peripheral neuropathy, the unbearable stabbing pain from post-herpetic neuralgia, or the paralysis and facial drooping from Bell’s palsy, acupuncture can help! Peripheral neuropathy comes as a result of damage to the nerves that carry the message to and from the brain and spinal cord from and…
Chronic pain affects over 1.5 BILLION people world wide with arthritis, nerve damage and cancer pain as leading causes. 1 in 5 adults in America suffer from chronic pain and it is one of the top reasons people seek medical care daily. Back pain is the #1 reason people call out of work. Neuropathy…
No matter what surgical procedure you’re having, it’s important to remember that surgery is surgery. No matter how minor the procedure may be, it takes time to recover. If you are having a surgical procedure, you may be interested in how to heal faster, return to your work faster, and ultimately return to your daily…
Patients Are Seeking Alternate Solutions for Chronic Pain Chronic pain can make life miserable and prevent you from doing things you enjoy. Chronic pain looks different for everyone. For some, it begins in childhood. For others, it is as a result of physical trauma, an autoimmune condition, chronic stress or emotional trauma. Either way,…
Hustle and bustle. Life is all about “busyness”, with constant going and doing. But what if we don’t feel like we’ve got enough gas in the tank? What if we can’t get our physical body to get on board with all the hustling and bustling we are supposed to be doing? What…
