Sciatica is a spinal condition that results in primarily leg pain. The symptoms of sciatica can radiate into the hips, gluteal muscles, down into the hamstrings and calf muscles in the lower leg. Numbness, tingling and pain may occur in any or all of these regions. One cause of sciatica is piriformis syndrome (link to piriformis syndrome). Acupuncture is a very effective treatment for sciatica, sometimes giving patients relief from the pain when no other treatment has worked. Regular acupuncture treatments in combination with proper stretching can eliminate the symptoms of sciatica and restore the patient to normal mobility and activity.
Knee Pain
I was in a car accident while on vacation which gave me a terrible bone bruise on my knee. It hurt to walk or just bend my knee. It wasn’t getting any better until it was treated with acupuncture by Monica. I’ve been treated by Monica for other things and already was impressed by her thorough approach to treating her patients.
Her evaluation is focused on you and your needs and she does everything to get you back to the place you want to be. After every treatment, my knee felt significantly better and within a few weeks, I was back to normal. She advised me on things to do on my own to speed up recovery, and paired her acupuncture with electrostimulation therapy. She also recommended some amazing Chinese Herbal Medicine pads to help with blood flow and overall recovery.
Her realistic positivity is so helpful in the healing process, and I was so amazed at the recovery my knee has made within a few short weeks of seeing her. Monica is dedicated to her patients and her work, always explaining her overall process so you understand her approach. I truly feel like I have found an advocate with Monica. Thank you!!