Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Blog

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THE JAW & THE PELVIS

The Jaw & The Pelvis Webinar, Sunday November 17th @ 1:00 pm Eastern time. Join Dr. Krystal Couture and Michelle Gellis as they talk about the fascinating connection between the two.

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11 Reasons Why You’re Leaking

Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine. There are many reasons why Urinary Incontinence occurs that aren’t age or postpartum related. Urinary leakage isn’t a “normal” part of aging or postpartum and can indicate something serious going on. If your leakage has occurred suddenly or has dramatically increased suddenly, make sure you have a chat with your healthcare provider. Here are 11 reasons why you might be leaking

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Pelvic Care intro Webinar - FREE

Our last Free Pelvic Care Intro Webinar was so popular, we’re bringing you another opportunity to join us!!! Live online, September 11, 2024 at 12 noon EDT. A replay will be available shortly after the course. Our Pelvic Care Intro Course will give you the insight you need to determine if Pelvic Care is for you and if Dr. Krystal is the right instructor for you! In just one hour, we’ll discuss the impact of acupuncture on Pelvic Health and some of the techniques and tools you already know to start treating the pelvis.

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What your client needs to know about their pelvic floor.

Clients who are curious about the pelvic floor and associated dysfunctions as well as those who present with pelvic floor patterns can really benefit from a little bit of understanding and some education. Clients who understand their pelvic floor function have a much greater opportunity to participate in the healing and leaning into the support you’re offering. 

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Clearing Blocks in Acupuncture

You may have heard of your acupuncturist say something like, “Before we work on your pelvic floor, we need to check for and clear any blocks.” Blocks are essentially barriers to the treatment being effective and holding from one session to the next or long term. Blocks can be diagnosed through the pulses, through your energy or even through the eyes. Blocks can also be physical symptoms like pain.

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Connection between the Low Back and the Pelvic Floor

The low back can have indirect effects on the pelvic floor due to the anatomical and functional connections between these areas. The low back (lumbar region) and pelvic floor are part of the same musculoskeletal and neuromuscular system, and alterations in one region can influence the other. Here’s why Trigger Point Needling (Dry Needling or Ashi Point Needling) of the back impacts the Pelvic Floor:

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What is Pelvic Floor Dry Needling?

Pelvic floor dry needling is a therapeutic technique that involves the insertion of acupuncture needles which are sterile, thin, solid needles into specific points in the pelvic region. These points are usually Ashi (tender points or trigger points. “Ashi point” needling is acupuncture trigger point needling, and this is described in Chinese medical texts dating from 200 BCE – 200 CE. Insertion of needles into Ashi points can alleviate pain, improve muscle function, and address various pelvic health issues.

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Common Pelvic Health Disorders in Men

While pelvic health concerns are often associated with women, men can also experience a variety of pelvic health dysfunctions. These issues may involve the pelvic floor muscles, reproductive organs, and urinary or gastrointestinal systems. As with women, quality of life for men can be seriously impacted. For some men, pelvic health dysfunction may be a highly emotional topic and one that is very challenging to talk about. Addressing the issues can be life changing.

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Pelvic Floor Symptoms? Your Acupuncturist Can Help!

If you’re experiencing urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, pelvic pain, sexual dysfunction, prolapse or any other condition of the pelvic floor, you don’t need a research study to tell you that your life is impacted by your symptoms. But there’s some good news! Your acupuncturist might have the keys to help you!

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Benefits of adding Pelvic Care to your Acupuncture Practice

Long before becoming an acupuncturist, I became a PT and over time came to specialize in Pelvic Health, specifically dry needling of the pelvic floor and surrounding structures. I became an acupuncturist to go deeper into the spirit of the points and gain deep understanding of the organ system energetics. I fell in love with the impact a needle can make on a physical, emotional or energetic level.

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