Sun Newspapers Physician & Medical Spring & Summer Guide 2021

remedy you've been searching for? What actually causes joint pain and pain with body movement? It's triggered by in!ammation, which can be caused by injury, repetitive use, poor diet and autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, Lyme disease and bursitis. Joint pain can happen at any age but is more common as we get older. Acupuncture can bring your body back into balance naturally, especially if you would like to avoid OTC drugs and pain relievers. It is equally e"ective on all joints, whether you have a throbbing wrist or achy knees. Acupuncture doesn't work for everyone. It can also take three or more sessions before symptoms begin to improve and bene#ts usually last a month or so, a$er which a follow- up treatment is necessary. Certain forms of osteoarthritis may respond better than others to acupuncture. Patients with OA of the knee and spine appear to have the most success. Acupuncture is generally painless, though you may feel a !eeting prick as the needles are placed. You may feel a decrease in pain and will likely feel calmer and more relaxed during the next few days. Generally, the longer you've had a condition, the longer it will take to treat it. Certified Medical Massage Why use medical massage? A spa massage may successfully relax you and temporarily relieve some stress, Medical Massage will produce tangible results. Medical massage therapy treatment is planned out with a speci#c goal in mind, and your massage will factor into a larger treatment plan that is based around your health needs and goals. Our massage therapist is certi#ed in Neuromuscular Massage, Myofascial Release Technique, %erapeutic Massage, Swedish and %ai Technique, Re!exology, Relaxation Massage and therapeutic touch. Our therapist has received additional training from continuing education courses and certi#cations, which allow them to provide advanced care and treatment styles. %ink you're a good candidate for medical massage therapy? Book an appointment today with our therapist who will approach the treatment with your speci#c needs in mind, resulting in more individualized treatment. Infrared Sauna Sandhill Healing Center o"ers natural prevention through Sunlighten's infrared patented heating technology, which aids in cell health, muscle recovery and overall immunity defense. Sunlighten infrared therapy stimulates the circulatory system and more fully oxygenates the body's cells. Better blood circulation means more toxins !ow from the cellular level to the skin's surface to improve cell health, aid in muscle recovery and strengthen the immune system. Infrared heats the body directly instead of simply heating the air with hot rocks or steam used in traditional saunas. Because infrared heats the body directly instead of simply heating the air, infrared saunas are seven times more e"ective for detoxi#cation. Come and sit in our Sunlighten sauna, you will experience the deepest, most detoxifying sweat of your life. %e Sunlighten mPulse series o"ers the full infrared spectrum, with seven presents available so you can sauna in a way that meets your needs. Dr. "Cheech" Hill, DOM, is the owner of Sandhill Healing Center and Sandhill Medical !ermography, a functional medical clinic that combines Western conventional medicine with Eastern !erapies. Her practice is located at 24901 Sandhill Blvd., Suite 8 in Port Charlotte. For more information on the innovative modalities o"ered and to schedule an appointment, call 941.235.8929. 2021 Spring & Summer PHYSICIAN & MEDICAL GUIDE 61

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