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Yay.. Rain in Sydney.. I hope it's getting out west https://www.instagram.com/p/B7ZhtjmhG2y/?igshid=1qfw7h84mqbcs

Fresh mountain stream water. delicious ... Daoist once upon a time  watched the rain fall on the mountain then make its way down through the meadows.. Eventually the steams and rivers would make it to  to the sea, evaporate and the cycle continue. Its a good analogy for the body. if there is free flow no pain no problem like a runni g streem. , if there is blockage = problem = pain like a stagnant creek .   (at The Pain Relief and Wellness Clinic) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3xuxalAGUP/?igshid=1jnai7wr5fe8s

It's nice to see this is starting to be a thing in car parks. Electric power . (at Sydney, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvBV4uTF1zB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1uegb2sbe0xkc

Acupuncture guide tube explained. A lot of acupuncturists use guide tubes to insert acupuncture needles. It helps with accuracy of point location and also allows for swift insertion with minimal discomfort. The guide tube is a little shorter than the needle by about 5 mm. The tube with needle is placed on skin. The needle sticks up out above the tube this same 5 mm. The needle is then swift press down on with a finger. A sort of “flicking” action. This allows the needle to pass through the sensitive part of the skin layer and be placed in the muscle. Depending on the needle site, it can be further manipulated or left as tapped in.    (at The Pain Relief and Wellness Clinic) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq_LXrMlXNZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mwv6xy6j7f8x

Acupuncture needles are very fine. Here is a comparison to a match, paper clip, 16 gauge needle and sewing needle. The acupuncture needle with metal handle is 0.20 mm in diameter and the one with plastic handle is 0.12 mm diameter. The tips are also filiform so they are rounded like the tip of a ball point pen. This has the effect of disturting the muscle minimally when inserted. Makes for a much more comfortable experience. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp54prclg1_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=l09fqqvf94sf

New face acupuncture needles. Very fine, very smooth https://www.instagram.com/p/BoQjFSFhNnO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=126ky5eoxnvcw

Acupuncture point – Blader 66 – Zutonggu – (foot connecting valley) – located on lateral side of the foot, in the depression anterior and inferior to the fifth metatarsophalangeal joint. water point of the Bladder water channel. Clears the head descends Lung and Stomach qi. Important point to stop heavy menstrual bleeding. Useful point for moistening the throat in people like singers who over use their vocal chords

Acupuncture point – Lung 11 – Shaoshang – (lesser shang) – located on the extensor aspect of the thumb, at the junction of lines drawn along the radial border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail. Jing-Well and Wood point of the Lung channel. Clears heat and benefits the throat. This point is often punctured with a lancet and bleed to help relieve hot, sore throat .

Acupuncture point – BL 67 – Zhiyin – (reaching Yin) – located at the corner of the small toe on the lateral corner below the toe nail. Metal point of Bladder channel. Expels wind and clears the head and eyes, Turns the foetus and facilitates labour. Popular point used when the baby is in breech position. A patient can use localised heat (moxa) on a daily basis to assist in turning the baby. Can also be needled for the same effect.

Treatment for hand pain. Accessing the smaller lumbrical muscles and local tendons with acupuncture and strengthening the treatment with electric stimulation. Distal electro acupuncture also used on neck to access the spinal nerve segment that innervates the arm and hand. Some stiffness notes the next day. 2 days later the hand felt much better. (at The Pain Relief and Wellness Clinic)

Just completed a seminar called "neuropuncture". It focused on using neuro anatomy with electrical timulation on specific points. Very helpful knowledge.

Found a small blemish near the eye. Using the traditional "circle the dragon" technique. The mark should fade with a few repetitions.

Splits Using the splits can be helpful if you are working at a lower awkward height. Approach the work area square and straight. Keep the spine neutral and straight. Slowly and carefully reduce your height doing the splits. I like to use alternating heal and toes movement to gradually walk out till I reach the desired height. Perform you task. Walk your heals and toes in reverse to return to starting position. Remember to use a smooth movement keeping the spine neutral and straight at all times.

Lunging This can be helpful is squatting is too difficult or the object is awkward. Lunge down on one leg. Manipulate the object or pick it up. Holding the object closer to the torso reduces the load of the object. Return to a standing position. It can sometimes be useful to put the elbow to the knee to assist in standing up again. Remember to use a smooth movement keeping the spine neutral and straight at all times.

Golfer’s pick up. Handy way to pick something up when squatting down might not be possible. Keep you back neutral and straight throughout the whole movement. You use the hip as the pivot point and all movement comes from here. It does require some balance so you may need to practice a bit. Balance on one leg and rotate the upper torso from the hip. Pick up the object and then return to standing in one smooth movement keeping the spine neutral and straight at all times.

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