The D-Actor™ uses extracorporeal shock wave therapy to improve symptoms of inflammation and pain in very hard to treat conditions. This device is the standard of care in Europe for all physical therapy. It is indicated to treat tennis/golfer’s elbow, plantar fasciitis, calcified tendonitis, achillodynia, patellar tendinopathy and other related inflammatory musculoskeletal diseases. It is also useful for areas of chronic muscular pain. The device sends mechanical waves into the tissue which improves blood and lymphatic circulation, changes the chemical environment of the cells by releasing free radicals which produce a pain inhibiting substance and decreases inflammation. This triad works to relieve pain and improve motion in joints and tissues to a more natural state.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a medical therapy developed over 2000 years ago in Asia. Acupuncture stimulates specific points beneath the skin by the insertion of acupuncture needles. This process restores the balance of the body's energy, also knows as "Qi" (pronounced
chi).
In traditional Chinese Medicine, there exists a meridian system through the human body. In this system, invisible passageways for energy are called meridians. There are certain points on the body that connect with certain organs and bodily functions. Point Groups on the body that apply to a specific organ or function are found along the same meridian. In a healthy, normal functioning body, the energy in these meridians flows freely resulting in a balanced system. When the flow of energy is interrupted from causes such as stress or injury, this energy is reduced throwing your "Qi" off balance. By performing acupuncture using the points associated with the particular meridian involved, this "Qi" or balance, is restored.
Acupuncture is used to treat many different conditions. Diabetes, general pain relief and control for arthritis, cervical spondylopathy, knee pain, hand and foot pain, sciatica, shoulder pain, tennis elbow, lower back and neck pain, tendonitis and other conditions such as circulatory problems with high or low blood pressure, cold hands and feet. Some nervous system imbalances can also be treated such as anxiety, nervousness, sleeplessness, depression, asthma, allergies, sinus problems, digestive disorders like Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, diarrhea, and constipation. Other common ailments treated include headaches, migraines, treatments to help stop smoking and many more conditions.
Call Dr. Stacey Hedlund and her staff at Epiphanea Center For Aesthetic Medicine or visit www.acupunctureoklahoma.com for more information.
Massage
Our licensed Massage Therapist, Jeanie Buck, offers a 60 minute, 90 minute, and 2 hour Swedish style full body massage. Benefits of massage include general relaxation, improved blood circulation, enhanced immune system function, increased mental clarity, reduced anxiety and a feeling of general well-being. Book yours today!!