Archive for January, 2010

Acupunture – a Definite cure for Back Pain?

Acupuncture for back pain is an important topic that calls for a lot of discussion. There are millions of people all around the world who suffer from back pain. As a result of this most of the people seek frequent medical treatment. Most of the people who visit acupuncturists generally go more for back pain [...]

The Niemtzow Battlefield Acupuncture Treatment

Niemtzow battlefield acupuncture has earned international recognition in the area of defense and Air Force. This newly invented acupuncture treatment is now used or applied by the doctors for terminating pain attacks for patients, especially commandos on the battlefield.  Niemtzow is a well known acupuncturist who serves as a physician at Andrews Air Force Base. [...]

Acupunture for Back Pain

There is no denying the fact that Acupuncture is known to play a pivotal role in case of treating back pain. Back pain is one of the most common problems that is faced by people in our modern society. According to an estimated report it has been seen that nearly eighty percent of the world [...]

Acupuncture and Acupressure

Acupuncture and acupressure can definitely be termed as two sides of the same coin. Though there is a popular belief that they are two sides of the same coin it is also necessary to mention that there are some related differences as well. The primary difference that exists is that Acupuncture treatment uses needles that [...]

Battlefield Acupuncture for Soldiers

Acupuncture actually originated in China, more than 5000 years ago.  Since then, it has been serving men in unique way by attenuating pain and back aches. However, with the help of the latest technology and modern medical science, battlefield acupuncture is being used extensively for the recovery of patients – from the different sorts of [...]

Battlefield Acupuncture Treatment

The term battlefield acupuncture was first used by Col. Richard Niemtzow who is a specialist in medical science.  He felt the urgency to introduce acupuncture for the military personnel and soldiers who suffer from a lot of pain and orthopedic diseases.  It has the competency to wipe out pain and provides relief to the patients [...]