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Acupuncture relieves pain and treats disease

Acupuncture is a minimally invasive technique involving insertion of sterile, filiform needle into acupuncture points located on specific body part to induce neuro-physiological mechanism of therapeutic effect and cell/tissue recovery.

It’s a technique used to treat many medical conditions, especially neurological diseases, and can help patients as young as six months old and beyond.

“My ultimate goal with acupuncture is to rebalance the body with the safest techniques and help patients benefit medically,” says Nelson Song Luo, PhD, MD, MPH, LAc, an acupuncturist at Cleveland Clinic Strongsville Family Health and Surgery Center.

Our acupuncturists at Cleveland Clinic determine the root cause of medical issues and tailor plans to each patient’s health concern:

• Observation and lab testing: Checking for any visible issues and using lab findings and imaging reports to differentiate symptoms.
• Listening and smelling: Listening for breathing irregularities and sniffing for any unusual odors.
• Questioning: Asking a series of health-related questions.
• Feeling the pulse: Checking the pulse for any arrhythmia or body imbalances.
• Pattern diagnosis: Make a diagnosis for each patient.
• Treatment plan: Tailor acupuncture point prescription.

Chiropractic care and massage therapy as part of your wellness journey

Chiropractic care involves the treatment of medical issues or pain involving the muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, cartilage and nervous system.

“Pain is not the problem.  It is often what brings you in my office, pain is often just a symptom of a deeper issue.” says Adam Browning, DC, a chiropractor who practices at Cleveland Clinic Strongsville Family Health and Surgery Center and Cleveland Clinic Logsdon Family Wellness Center for Integrative Medicine at Medina Hospital.

Our chiropractors use several methods to identify any of several neuromusculoskeletal conditions, beyond the identification of pain:

• Medical history
• Observation
• Imaging
• Functional movement assessments
• Touch

They then utilize a variety of treatment options as a part of your care team here at the Cleveland Clinic to address them.

Dr. Browning adds, “Our methods of intervention are nonpharmacological and considered conservative but can provide significant results as we seek to prevent unnecessary pharmaceutical and surgical interventions and keep patients living their lives as well as possible.”

“As a chiropractor, I strive to partner with patients in pursuit of health and tailor their care accordingly,” says Dr. Browning.

They receive extra training in corrective exercises and dietary and lifestyle intervention. They are also specially trained to incorporate chiropractic treatment into complex medical care, working with your primary care doctor or specialist.

Our chiropractic team is partnered with licensed massage therapists to provide comprehensive treatment at your appointment. Massage therapy promotes health and well-being by way of soft tissue manipulation and movement of the body to relieve tension and discomfort. Massage therapy at Cleveland Clinic Logsdon Family Wellness Center for Integrative Medicine at Medina Hospital with Tori Harsha, LMT can also be booked separately as a standalone appointment to address several patient concerns by calling 216.448.4325. 

Tori Harsha, LMT