Nina Acupuncture

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Traditional Chinese Medicine
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07/31/2026

Type 2: SI Joint Pain

“SI joint pain is often mistaken for general back pain.

But it usually shows up as:
• pain on one side
• deep in the lower back or buttocks
• worse when standing or climbing stairs

This joint connects your spine to your pelvis—
So when it’s not moving well, everything compensates.

Treatment focuses on:
• restoring balance in the pelvis
• reducing inflammation
• calming the nervous system

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, we balance the Bladder channel.

That’s how we reduce recurring flare-ups.”

07/29/2026

Type 1: Lower Back Pain

“Lower back pain is one of the most common conditions I see.

It often comes from:
• prolonged sitting
• Muscle strain from overwork or overexercise.
• Muscle and Fascia stress, especially after a C-section childbirth

You may feel:
• a dull ache across the lower back
• tightness that worsens with sitting or when you are tired

Treatment focuses on:
• releasing muscle tension

improving circulation

• Strengthen your lower back

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, we support the Kidney organ and meridian.

This is where acupuncture can be very effective—
especially when there’s no clear structural cause.”

07/28/2026

“Most people think back pain is just… back pain.

But in the clinic, I see something different.

There are different patterns—
and each one needs a different approach.

The 3 most common I treat:
• Lower back pain
• SI joint dysfunction
• Piriformis syndrome

When we understand the pattern…
treatment becomes much more effective.

I will make 3 more reels to discuss each type of back pain. Stay tuned!

07/26/2026

Qi Gong is a popular morning activity in parks across Asia, where communities gather to practice this healthy exercise together.

Exercising outdoors in the fresh air and morning sunlight, engaging in mindful movement, spending time with friends, and sharing homemade food are simple lifestyle practices that support longevity.

By spending time under the trees and with friends, we can maximize our oxygen intake, absorb natural vitamin D, and boost our serotonin and oxytocin levels. These are all powerful, natural medicines that are completely free.

07/22/2026

Many people today are not just physically tired…
their nervous system is overstimulated.
When I treat patients with anxiety, one of the simplest lifestyle practices I often recommend is forest bathing and grounding.
In East Asian Medicine, nature helps regulate the body back into balance.
Slow breathing, natural light, fresh air, and direct contact with the earth can calm the nervous system.
Even animals naturally rest on the ground and reconnect with the earth.
Our bodies were designed to do the same.
Research also suggests grounding may help reduce stress, support sleep, and lower inflammation.
Sometimes healing is not doing more.
Sometimes healing is simply returning to nature.

07/14/2026

With the hot summer weather, I wanted to share some self-care tips to help you cool down.

To beat the heat, try incorporating cooling foods and drinks into your diet, such as:

- Watermelon
- Mint
- Mung beans
- Dark leafy greens
- Coconut water

Remember to stay well-hydated and bring joy everywhere you go.

07/13/2026

✈️ What should you do after landing?

Air travel challenges your body in many ways—hours of sitting, crossing time zones, disrupted sleep, dehydration, and changes in air pressure.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, these disruptions may affect the Earth element, which governs digestion and the stomach and spleen. That’s why some people experience bloating, indigestion, poor appetite, or irregular bowel movements after flying.

Whenever I travel, one of my favorite ways to help my body readjust is to visit a local acupuncture clinic. It helps regulate my digestive system, restore balance, and makes me feel grounded again before exploring a new destination.

Your vacation doesn’t begin when the plane lands—it begins when your body has landed too.

“Travel changes your location. Give your body time to catch up.”

07/06/2026

Acupuncture originated in ancient China over 2,500 years ago. It began with sharpened stones and bones in the Neolithic period, evolving into a refined system of inserting thin needles to balance the body’s vital energy, Qi, along specific pathways called meridians.Here are the key milestones in the timeline of acupuncture:

6000 BCE: Early humans used sharpened stones and bones (known as Bian stones) for therapeutic pricking and basic surgical purposes. 100 BCE: The practice was formalized in Huangdi Neijing (The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine). This foundational text outlined the complete system of diagnosis, Qi circulation, and specific meridian pathways. 6th Century CE: Acupuncture spread to Korea and Japan, where it was integrated into their traditional medical systems. 17th Century CE: European physicians—notably Dutch doctor Willem ten Rhyne—observed the practice in Japan and introduced acupuncture terminology and concepts to Europe. 1971: Acupuncture gained widespread Western attention after New York Times journalist James Reston wrote about receiving the treatment following emergency surgery in China. Modern Era: The practice is now recognized globally. While traditional practitioners still focus on energy balance, modern science often uses acupuncture to stimulate muscles, nerves, and connective tissue, helping to relieve pain and increase blood flow.

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