Mr. Michael andrew Chow MAOM, LAC?

Mr. Michael andrew Chow MAOM, LAC

Acupuncturist

600 Central Ave Suite G Lake Elsinore CA, 92530 Show map

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Michael andrew Chow is an acupuncturist practicing in Lake Elsinore, CA. Dr. Chow evaluates and treats patients based on the concepts of oriental medicine. Acupuncturists complete their evaluations by getting a patient history and looking at and touching the body. Then, they place very fine acupuncture needles into specific points on the body. Stimulating these points and nerves is how Dr. Chow treats the patients condition. Many of the bodys systems respond to acupuncture, and it can treat physical pain as well as emotional stress.

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SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS

Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS

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Mr. Michael andrew Chow MAOM, LAC

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Does acupuncture help back nerve pain?
Acupuncture has been found by modern research to be most effective for pain and anxiety/sleep disorders. I have helped many patients who have also complained of back nerve pain. Check with your primary to see if alternative medicine would be helpful for you. - Live Happy, Michael READ MORE
How long does it take for acupuncture to work for muscle pain?
Research shows acupuncture is most useful for pain and stress/anxiety issues. However, relief from acupuncture treatments may vary due to the severity of the condition. Usually, conditions considered chronic with consistent pain for over several months to years may require longer & consistent treatment for relief. Check with your primary to see if alternative medicine would be beneficial for your condition. - Live Happy, Michael READ MORE
Can acupuncture help nerve pain in the head?
Yes. Acupuncture is very calming for the nerves. Headaches are also easily treatable with acupuncture in general. Check with your primary to see if alternative medicine would be beneficial in your case. - Live Happy, Michael READ MORE
Is acupuncture good for gastritis?
Yes! There may be many conditions causing gastritis but acupuncture can address all of them. Usually acupuncture alone will be beneficial, but some conditions may need the help of herbal supplementation. Definitely check with your primary to see if they would concur alternative medicine would be a possible option. - Live Happy, Michael READ MORE
Can acupuncture help lower back pain?
Yes! Research has proven acupuncture to be most effective for pain and stress/anxiety/sleep disorders. One of the main complaints patients come in for acupuncture is low back pain. Check with your primary to see what the cause is due to & make sure traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) would be a good option for you. READ MORE
Can asthma be fixed naturally?
Yes. The most natural method of treating asthma is with parasitology. Hookworm infections are very common around the world; as a side effect the infection can actually help by improving asthmatic conditions. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), another type of worm is used. The earth dragon, earth worm, is cooked with medicinal herbs to open the lung system & aide the treatment of asthma. The combination of herbal supplementation & acupuncture is usually the best approach. Always check with your primary care physician to see if any other options may contradict your current medications etc. - Live Happy, Michael READ MORE
What treatment is best for chronic sinusitis?
For chronic sinusitis, my patients seem to have responded well to acupuncture. Always check with your primary physician. - Live Happy, Michael READ MORE
Can acupuncture help ankle pain?
Yes! Whether youve broken your ankle or just merely over-stretched it acupuncture can provide relief. The prognosis will of course depend on the condition of the injury and checking with your primary care provider can definitely help with that. - Live Happy, Michael READ MORE
How long does it take for acupuncture to work for hair loss?
Hairloss can be attributed to several conditions and depending on that condition can determine the prognosis. I had a professor once compare the herbal topical formula to rogain saying the efficacy is roughly the same. READ MORE
How often should you do acupuncture for anxiety?
Anxiety can be easily treatable with acupuncture or herbal supplements alone. The best way to figure out how often to get treated for your condition is to see how often you are triggered by the anxiety and how often you can avoid triggers. Then see how effective an acupuncture session is for you; do you get relief for several days? 1 week? or 2 weeks? Your practitioner should be able to help with your prognosis & suggest a treatment schedule based on your results. READ MORE
Can acupuncture help with fatty liver?
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can address & help resolve liver issues. Fatty liver may develop in various ways, but still, be addressed & helped with acupuncture & herbal supplements. Check with your primary to see if alternative medicine would be of interest to you. READ MORE
Does acupuncture help nerve pain?
I have helped my patients with complaints of neck nerve pain. Assuming it’s not a condition due to a direct physical injury/impingement I believe the condition may be resolved with acupuncture. Ask your primary to see if alternative medicine would be a good idea. READ MORE
What is better for sciatica acupuncture or chiropractor?
It really depends on what is causing the sciatica; but I have not had a sciatica patient not get relief from acupuncture. Definitely check with your primary to see if alternative medicine is an option. READ MORE
Does acupuncture work for neck pain?
I have had patients with neck pain from whiplash in a car accident or who just woke up on the wrong side of the bed. And each time I was able to help them get immediate relief with acupuncture. Of course, it will depend on the cause of the injury but acupuncture can be very beneficial for the complaint. Check with your primary to see if you would be a good candidate for alternative medicine. READ MORE
How does acupuncture help with seasonal allergies?
As the earth rotates and completes it’s cycle, so do the seasons and our immunities in response to the environments. With TCM (traditional Chinese medicine) we can address supporting the energies for the anticipated weather change. Generally, some people usually get more allergies when the cold & wind pick up, so we stimulate their immunity with acupuncture points that promote the production of red & white blood cells. READ MORE
What pressure point relieves back pain?
There are a lot of points to help relieve back pain. The most common are local points, similar to when you have just bumped yourself & rub that area to feel better. Also because there is an upper, middle and lower back the pressure point may vary. The best relief for back pain is bloodletting! Bloodletting on an acupuncture point at the back of the leg, at the back of the knee or calf, is the acupuncturists’ hidden ace. Please do not attempt without professional supervision. Check with your primary care to see if alternative medicine would be a good choice for your condition. READ MORE
Can acupuncture help with chronic sinusitis?
We can use acupuncture to help prevent allergies from the coming season(s) and my treatments have even helped truck drivers as they pass through the nation’s farms & fields. Check with your primary and make sure the inflammation is not an emergent one. READ MORE
Can acupuncture help varicose veins in legs?
Acupuncture is very good for varicose veins! I have successfully treated varicose veins in terms of reducing their visibility and strengthening their cellular walls as well as reducing any pain they can cause. I treated my mother-in-law for her painful varicose veins and it has been years since I have heard her complain about them. Please check with your primary to make sure it's only a varicose veins issue instead of something more serious like diabetes related or staph. infection. READ MORE
Can acupuncture help with swollen ankles?
Yes, I have treated many patients with swollen ankles and their ankles reduced within the 15 minute treatment. Of course the treatment will vary depending on the cause like rolling the ankle or edema, fluid retention. Check with your primary to make sure alternative medicine would be a good option for your condition. READ MORE
How long does it take for acupuncture to work for chronic back pain?
The time for acupuncture to work for a condition will depend on how chronic the condition is and how well the individual responds to acupuncture. Sometimes one acupuncture treatment can be the cureall, or after 20 treatments. The practitioner should be able to guess the prognosis along with the progress. Check with your primary to see if alternative medicine is a good option. READ MORE