[Vickie Lake]

If you have an authentic accupuncturist the results can be nothing short of spooky. The oriental meridians follow many of the same energetic pathways tested by western science. I would definitely make sure the practitioner was trained in China even if they are American. I know several excellent people in Atlanta and they all agree that you must go to the origin of the therapy to get a comprehensive understanding of the method.

Back surgery is always tricky to address. Some people get no results, some are worse and a lucky few get some improvements. I have never met anyone who didn't find some new problems that developed within a few years.

I will emphasize that you must find the precusor of the injury or as I like to say, the origin of the problem. If the body is in a state of deterioration the first symptom is only the tip of the iceberg. The entirety of the body's systems work in tandem but especially easy to mark is the relationship between the skeletal system and the muscular system. Often we treat knee problems then foot problems then shoulder problems and then back problems along with neck issues . . . and never realize they are all symptoms of the same origin. Think of a house with a cracked foundation. How many structural problems arise before you find that the foundation was poured wrong? Maybe you have to live through that to relate.

I like pressure point therapy also. mb has some great links he has shared previously to get the tools to treat yourself. Hopefully he will jump in and share. I'll search back and find them.

V