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You've probably heard that strengthening your core is an effective solution for back pain. But did you know that there's even more to this story? In Chinese medicine, the abdominal area, or hara, refers to healthy organs and physiology rather than a strong six pack or abs of steel. As opposed to striving for a 'hard body' an eastern view values being strong on the inside,and softer on the outside. Hara literally means the vital centre of the body, or center of gravity. Trad

A female patient with sacral pain and numbness in her feet returned to clinic today. The first words out of her mouth were "I think it's done some good". She continued to explain that after her first acupuncture treatment she feels less stiffness and pain in her lower back and more feeling in the toe most affected by neuropathy. By the way, she added, "I had an optimistic dream, and I don't have optimistic dreams." Acupuncture is an evolving medicine with roots in a cultur