Pain Relief & Recovery
Back pain, neck tension, sciatica, headaches and sports recovery: what research says, what bodywork and acupuncture offer, and the warning signs that need a doctor.
Pain Relief & Recovery3 min read
By Flourish TCM ClinicIs Acupuncture Covered by Extended Health Insurance in BC?How BC extended health plans cover acupuncture, who can issue receipts, what a receipt must show, MSP, and what isn't covered at Flourish.
Pain Relief & Recovery3 min readBy Flourish TCM ClinicHeadaches and Acupuncture: Types, Triggers and TreatmentTension headaches vs migraines, how TCM views headache patterns, what research says about acupuncture, and emergency warning signs.
Reviewed byTabasom (Tabi) Mirshahi, R.Ac., R.TCM.P.
Pain Relief & Recovery3 min readBy Flourish TCM ClinicCupping for Sports Recovery: Who Uses It and WhyWhy athletes use cupping, what research shows, how to time it around training, and what to expect from marks and aftercare.Reviewed byTabasom (Tabi) Mirshahi, R.Ac., R.TCM.P.
Pain Relief & Recovery3 min readBy Flourish TCM ClinicNeck and Shoulder Tension from Desk Work: A TCM ViewWhy desk work tightens your neck and shoulders, how TCM sees it, desk habits that help, and when TuiNa or cupping can support you.Reviewed byTabasom (Tabi) Mirshahi, R.Ac., R.TCM.P.
Pain Relief & Recovery3 min readBy Flourish TCM ClinicAcupuncture for Lower Back Pain: What the Research SaysWhat clinical guidelines and trials say about acupuncture for chronic low back pain, who responds, what a course looks like, and red flags.Reviewed byTabasom (Tabi) Mirshahi, R.Ac., R.TCM.P.
Pain Relief & Recovery3 min readBy Flourish TCM ClinicLow-Level Laser for Pain: What It Is and What Research SaysLow-level (cold) laser uses gentle light that doesn't heat or cut. How it's used for pain, what studies show, what a session is like, and safety.Reviewed byTabasom (Tabi) Mirshahi, R.Ac., R.TCM.P.