Acupuncture- More benefits than I expected!: “I had ongoing jaw tension (TMJ-like) that was seemingly affecting my hearing (pressure from my jaw was pushing on my ear canal) and gave me the sensation that my ears were always plugged. Over the course of a couple years I went to my dentist, my doctor, and multiple specialists. My dentist suggested a mouth guard and some exercises for my jaw (expensive)…my doctor sent me to a specialist who, in the end, told me I really didn’t have a problem. I passed every hearing test. Except I was saying “What?” all the time and kept wanting to clear my ears! In searching Google to see advice on what others did with TMJ and hearing issues, acupuncture was referenced. I did some research and found Lindsay, and the rest as they say, is history. Not only have I experienced complete relief in my jaw, I’ve also found great relief in other areas I didn’t even know acupuncture would help. For my lifelong allergy/asthma problems, I no longer take Advair for my asthma, and I no longer take Nasacort for my nose inflammation (both expensive namebrand meds…). I was also feeling like I was on an emotional rollercoaster with PMS, stress at work, and what I think are perimenopausal symptoms. I wasn’t sleeping well, had anxiety, and would wake up feeling like my heart was pounding out of my chest. I shared this with my doctor, who told me I was too young for menopause. I shared this with Lindsay, and she began treating me for this in addition to my jaw and allergies. Guess what…I feel like I’m a refreshed, calm person and I sleep all night feeling well rested. At first I was a bit anxious about acupuncture and the needles, but felt I was out of options in the medical world…and how much could it hurt, really?!?! Now, I call every one of those needles a magic wand and Lindsay is the wizard who applies them! I absolutely LOVE going to acupuncture and I look forward to going. Lindsay is a great listener, very skilled at what she does and a great partner in fine-tuning my health.
