Acupuncture for pain

Although acupuncture is effective for a wide variety of conditions, it is mostly widely renown in the United States as a treatment for pain. In general, there are three types of pain patients who walk in the door of an acupuncture clinic: Patients with acute pain – This type of pain is typically the result of an injury. A good example would be an ankle sprain. In this case, pain serves as an alarm that signals you to rest and protect the painful area long enough for it to heal. In a way that is not yet understood by science, acupuncture... [Read more...]

Will acupuncture help with my condition?

There are seven key benefits of acupuncture: It relieves pain. It regulates immune function. It regulates and balances hormones. It elevates mood. It relaxes muscles. It eliminates stress. It enhances mental clarity. All of these factors taken together can be summed up by stating that acupuncture promotes dynamic balance in the human body, a condition called homeostasis, thereby enhancing the body’s ability to heal itself. For this reason, acupuncture is a valuable complement to conventional medical treatment of almost any condition.... [Read more...]

Pat Howard, Waco TX

“All my life I have had pain from skeletal and joint problems – with osteoporosis, scoliosis, a slipped disc, and fibromyalgia.  I had great help from yoga, chiropractic, massage, and a rheumatologist, but still endured almost constant pain.  Finally, I added acupuncture with Kristen Horner and was amazed at the relief I received from the painless sessions.  I have been impressed with Kristen’s professional and empathic approach and by her knowledge and expertise.  I have much less joint and muscle pain now and have been... [Read more...]

Dee Blinka, Golinda TX

“18 months ago I suffered an attack of sciatica which was severe enough that walking was excruciatingly painful, sitting was hard to do for long without pain and even lying in bed was painful. Chiropractic care which had helped me before after 15 treatments and I had been pain free for 5 years afterwards frighteningly seemed to make matters worse this time and I was afraid to try it again. Somewhat in despair I contacted Kristen Horner who got me in to see her quickly and carefully listened to my story and gently gave me my first... [Read more...]

Jacque Beavers, Hewitt TX

“Since 1997, I have had chronic pain in different areas of my body.  I have finally found long-term benefits from a treatment with NO SIDE EFFECTS using acupuncture.  I have used the following therapies for pain relief: massages, biofeedback, relaxation, pain injections, physical therapies, pain medications and exercise before starting acupuncture.  I am also diabetic and I have had 12 major surgeries and 77 day surgeries.  The locations of my pain were: headaches, pressure points, neck, ears, eyes, sleep, joints, feet top... [Read more...]

George Johnson, Waco TX

“In 1997 I was diagnosed as having two degenerative discs in my back.  For more than 12 years, I aggressively pursued the finest traditional medical treatments that I could find throughout Central Texas and even nationally to alleviate the pain associated with my diagnosis.  I have been treated by physicians that were, general practice, bone and joint specialists, physical therapists and pain clinic physicians (that introduced painful cortisone shots directly into the two degenerative discs in my back).  I have gone to chiropractors... [Read more...]

Deborah Wheeler, Waco TX

“I have suffered from chronic pain for a number of years.  The pain is related to arthritis, fibromyalgia, and herniated discs.  Pain meds and physical therapy failed to control the pain.  My daily activities were very limited.  Then I was diagnosed with cluster headaches and pain meds didn’t help.  Skeptical but desperate, I turned to acupuncture.  After my first couple of visits, which were not nearly as scary as I had imagined, I began to feel good again and the headaches stopped completely.  I continue with acupuncture... [Read more...]