In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the Liver is one of the most important organs for maintaining balance in the body. It governs detoxification, supports digestion, regulates emotions, and ensures the smooth flow of energy, or Qi, throughout the body. When Liver Qi becomes stagnant, it can contribute to fatigue, digestive discomfort, tension, irritability, and hormonal imbalance.… Read the rest!
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As the rainy season rolls into Tigard, many locals begin to notice a familiar pattern: the skies turn gray, the drizzle returns, and suddenly headaches and migraines become more frequent. If this sounds like you, you’re not imagining things. There’s a real connection between rainy weather and head pain, and acupuncture may be the relief you’ve been looking for.… Read the rest!
From the soccer fields at Cook Park to little league diamonds and football turf across Tigard, youth sports are in full swing year-round. Whether it’s a first goal, a perfect pitch, or a big tackle, Tigard’s young athletes are constantly pushing their limits.
And while sports are a great way to build strength, discipline, and teamwork, they also come with physical stress- especially on growing bodies.… Read the rest!
Whether you’re managing chronic pain, recovering from an injury, or simply striving for better overall wellness, chiropractic and acupuncture treatments can provide powerful results. But there’s one key factor that determines the success of your care: a well-structured treatment plan.
What Is a Treatment Plan?A treatment plan is a personalized roadmap created by your provider after a thorough evaluation.… Read the rest!
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the year is divided into five distinct seasons instead of four. Nestled between the hot days of summer and the crispness of autumn is Late Summer, a transitional phase governed by the Earth element. This brief but vital season invites us to slow down, stabilize, and turn inward after the active yang energy of summer.… Read the rest!
What is dry needling?
Dry needling is the insertion of very thin needles into specific points in a muscle called “trigger points” with the goal of relieving muscle tension and pain. A trigger point is a hyperirritable spot usually found in a taut band of skeletal muscle, which is painful when pressed.… Read the rest!
Feel More Comfortable During Pregnancy — Naturally
Hi Pinnacle Wellness Center Patients,
Pregnancy is an incredible journey — but let’s be honest, it can also come with its share of discomforts: low back pain, hip tightness, difficulty sleeping, and worries about baby’s position.
That’s where we come in.
At Pinnacle Wellness Center, we specialize in pregnancy chiropractic care using the Webster Technique — a gentle, safe, and effective method designed to support your body during pregnancy. … Read the rest!
“Can Acupuncture treat that?” This is a question that most acupuncturists have heard many times throughout their careers. Fortunately, acupuncture is an extremely versatile medicine with myriad applications to help a wide variety of complaints. In their report Acupuncture: Review and Analysis of Reports on Controlled Clinical Trials, The World Health Organization (WHO) has compiled a list of symptoms, syndromes, diseases, pathologies, traumas, and conditions that have been proven through clinical trials to be effectively treated by acupuncture.… Read the rest!
Colder weather and more time indoors is upon us. It’s here to stay until late Spring. Keeping your immune system strong is important to prevent sickness and resolve symptoms quicker during the Fall and Winter months. In Chinese Medicine, we have many tools to help boost your immune system and prevent sickness.… Read the rest!
At our wellness center, we are proud to offer a variety of holistic treatments designed to help you reach your pinnacle of health. One of the treatments we frequently use is cupping therapy, an ancient healing art that has gained popularity in recent years. With roots in traditional Chinese medicine, cupping therapy offers a myriad of benefits that can support both physical and mental health.… Read the rest!