| Acupuncture & Natural Medicine Dr. Peng in Bethesda and Rockville of Maryland |
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| Common indications for acupuncture: Symptoms of the pain low back pain, knee pain, neck and shoulder pain and migraine, frozen shoulder and hip pain. Neurological diseases Essential tremor, Urinary incontinence, postural imbalance,. restless leg syndrome, persistent nausea, muscle twitching, heavy legs, peripheral neuropathy. Inflammatory diseases Arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, IBS, Tennis elbow, Chronic sinusitis, Hip joint pain. |
| Gang Peng cMD, Ph.D., L. Ac. Dr. Peng practices acupuncture in Bethesda and Rockville, Maryland. He is also an acupuncturist at National Institutes of Health. He graduated from Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Bachelor of Medicine 1982) in Beijing, China and Wayne State University (Ph.D 1992.) in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Peng's profile |
| How Acupuncture Works The needles are inserted to the acupuncture points that are located on 14 meridians throughout the body. In traditional term, the needles stimulate the movement of "Qi"-a conceptual energy substance to reduce the pain and balance body functions. In modern term, acupuncture acts on immune system to reduce inflammation and acts on brain / nerve system to reduce the pain, stress, anxiety, and to relief other symptoms. More on how needle works |
| History of Acupuncture Acupuncture is about 2000 years old. Earliest evidence of meridians was dated 168BC. The book, Huang Di Nei Jing (Lingshu), described the basic forms of acupuncture. Zhen Jiu Jia Yi Jing (282 AD) documented 14 meridians and 349 acupuncture points. Current acupuncture practice is mostly combining ancient theories and modern clinic experience.. More on history |
| Call 301340 8444 for appointment |
| The office is located in Bethesda and Rockville Bethesda: Wildwood medical center 10401 Old Georgetown Rd Ste 406 Bethesda, MD 20814 Rockville: 2401 Research Blvd. Ste 380 Rockville, MD 20850 For appointment, please call 301 340 8444. Dr. Peng's office |
| Acupuncture procedure Acupuncturist applies the hair-thin needles on acupuncture points of the skin. This procedure is mostly pain free. It is performed under a relaxed environment. The treatment usually takes about 45 minutes. In a typical treatment, 6-8 treatments, once or twice a week, is usually required. Acupuncture Procedure |
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Low Back Pain Low back pain / sciatica is the most common reason to do acupuncture. |
Essential Tremor/Restinhg tremor Acupuncture reduces or stops tremors including essential tremor and Parkinson's tremor. |
Stress/Anxiety/ Depression Acupuncture leads to better handle stress, reduce anxiety and elevate the mood. |
Migraine Acupuncture reliefs migraine in both intensity and frequency after a course of acupuncture.. |
Frozen shoulder It is chronic process that usually takes 1-2 years to heal. Acupuncture reduces pain, improves range of the motion and promotes early recovery. |
Heavy legs/imbalance For seniors, walking with heavy legs are common. It leads to small walking steps and imbalance, increasing chance to fall. Acupuncture helps to improve both conditions. |
Bell's palsy The facial paralysis is due to the inflammation of cranial nerve VII. Acupuncture reduces the inflammation and promotes early recovery of nerve functions. |
Tinnitus Tinnitus is common and yet could be difficult to treat. Acupuncture has been historically used to treat tinnitus. Earlier to treat, better the result. |