Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a condition presenting with arm symptoms of pain, numbness, tingling and weakness. The cause is pressure in the neck against the nerves and blood vessels that go to the arm. The origin of the problem originates in the neck: especially the scalene muscles, but the symptoms manifest in the arm: usually on one side. The acupuncture treatment for TOS is to alleviate pressure, tension, pain and numbness in the arm by restoring and normalizing the flow of blood and energy in the muscles of the neck. Acupuncture can be a very effective treatment for TOS in just a few treatments, often when nothing else has helped the TOS symptoms.
Successful Pregnancy Using Fertility Acupuncture for Irregular Menstrual Cycles after Going Off Birth Control Pill
When I began acupuncture for fertility my cycles were short because I was ovulating quite early since ceasing birth control. After the first treatment my cycle was a full 5 days longer before I ovulated which would have made my cycle a normal 28-day length were it not for getting pregnant that same cycle. Additionally, the acupuncture treatment for my thyroid was made in conjunction with starting a synthroid medication, which is now regulated. I'm sure all of these things helped to support a very quick pregnancy.