Stress is the number one reason people experience back and neck pain.
Dr. Schulman, a Clinical Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine in Surgery at the Weil Medical College of Cornell University and clinical affiliate of the New York Presbyterian Hospital, said half of the patients he sees are frustrated after having tried traditional methods of treatment with no success. Stress is not the only condition treatable by medical acupuncture. Automobile accident victims and those who frequently lift heavy loads are also likely candidates for this treatment. How it Works Medical Acupuncture, practiced only by trained, licensed physicians, begins with a traditional medical exam and diagnosis. After taking an extensive medical history, Dr. Schulman places very thin, sterile, stainless steel acupuncture needles into points on the body, sometimes applying heat or electrical pulse to encourage the body to promote natural healing and to improve functioning.