Dr. Hyeong UK Hwang, L.Ac, D.O.M, Ph.D.?

Dr. Hyeong UK Hwang, L.Ac, D.O.M, Ph.D.

Acupuncturist

3410 Far West Boulevard Suite # 301 Austin TX, 78731 Show map

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HYEONG HWANG is an acupuncturist practicing in Austin, TX. Dr. HWANG evaluates and treats patients based on the concepts of oriental medicine. Acupuncturists complete their evaluations by getting a patient history and looking at and touching the body. Then, they place very fine acupuncture needles into specific points on the body. Stimulating these points and nerves is how Dr. HWANG treats the patients condition. Many of the bodys systems respond to acupuncture, and it can treat physical pain as well as emotional stress.

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National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

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Male English, Korean

Dr. Hyeong UK Hwang, L.Ac, D.O.M, Ph.D.

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How many acupuncture sessions are needed for tennis elbow?
I think about 12 times acupuncture treatment^^ READ MORE
Is acupuncture effective for depression?
Yes, it is Abstract. Background: Depression is recognized as a major public health problem that has a substantial impact on individuals and on society. People with depression may consider using complementary therapies such as acupuncture, and an increasing body of research has been undertaken to assess the effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of individuals with depression. This is the second update of this review. Objectives: To examine the effectiveness and adverse effects of acupuncture in the treatment of individuals with depression.To determine:• Whether acupuncture is more effective than treatment, as usual,/no treatment/waitlist control for treating and improving the quality of life for individuals with depression.• Whether acupuncture is more effective than control acupuncture for treating and improving the quality of life for individuals with depression.• Whether acupuncture is more effective than pharmacological therapies for treating and improving the quality of life for individuals with depression.• Whether acupuncture plus pharmacological therapy is more effective than pharmacological therapy alone for treating and improving the quality of life for individuals with depression.• Whether acupuncture is more effective than psychological therapies for treating and improving the quality of life for individuals with depression.• Adverse effects of acupuncture compared with treatment, as usual,/no treatment/waitlist control, control acupuncture, pharmacological therapies, and psychological therapies for the treatment of individuals with depression. READ MORE
Is acupuncture good for swollen ankles?
Yes, it works for maybe you need cupping treatment too. READ MORE
Is acupuncture good for swollen knees?
Yes, it is very effective for knee disorders. Cupping treatment is good for some cases it needs herbal medicine. READ MORE
Does acupuncture help getting pregnant?
For many women and men, infertility may be a result of an imbalance, whether caused by hormones or stress. Acupuncture is about restoring balance and overall health and wellbeing. It involves the insertion of very thin, sterile needles into strategic points in your body, called acupuncture points. Stimulating these points, or pathways, is believed to correct any imbalance in energy, or chi. Studies have shown that acupuncture can help: Regulate the menstrual cycle Balance hormones Improve blood flow to the reproductive organs Improve sperm count and motility Decrease risk of miscarriage Reduce stress and anxiety Improve the chance of pregnancy in women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) There’s also evidence that acupuncture can help with some medical conditions that affect fertility, such as polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis and fibroids. But the biggest benefit may be its effect on stress and anxiety. READ MORE
Can acupuncture help with concussions?
Acupuncture for concussion. Following a concussion, some patients experience a wide range of symptoms. Certified acupuncturists can treat many of the common concussion symptoms by using a variety of acupuncture techniques. Many patients experience chronic headaches following concussion, and acupuncture can be a way to get rid of this long-term pain. Acupuncturists can help treat: Headache, Neck and shoulder pain, Dizziness, Fatigue, Vertigo, Nausea, Emotional issues (depression, anxiety). Symptom management is an integral part of concussion recovery, and being able to manage symptoms in a non-invasive, holistic way can be very beneficial for patients. There are many benefits of holistic practices, which we discuss below. What is acupuncture? Acupuncture is a form of East Asian Medicine (EAM) that has gained popularity in Western countries as a means of chronic pain treatment. In modern EAM, acupuncture comes in many different forms and can be used for treating a variety of conditions, but it has shown promise in treating pain, such as in post-concussive syndrome. In a meta-analysis published in the journal Evidence-Based Complementary Alternative Medicine, numerous studies of Chinese and English origin have found analgesic effects when using acupuncture to treat pain in acute and chronic conditions. How does acupuncture work? Acupuncture is based on fixing the body’s flow of energy, traditionally called “chi,” through the twelve meridians. These meridians are analogous to the major organs in Western medicine. One of the overarching theories in EAM describes that when a person is ill, there is an imbalance or disruption to the flow of “chi,” which is the body’s energy. Thus, the insertion of acupuncture needles increases the fluidity of this flow so that sufficient energy can reach all lengths of the body. Generally, acupuncture techniques consist of using fine needles (varying from 13 to 130 millimeters wide) that penetrate areas of abnormalities. These needles are so thin that they cannot be felt when penetrating the skin most of the time. The techniques of acupuncture emphasize penetration through the deep fascia, which is the layer of fibrous, protective tissue above muscle tissue that provides a protective barrier between muscles and skin tissue (see image below). The fascia is impenetrable to most biological substances such as blood, water but is known to be able to conduct electricity within itself. In fact, in EAM, the fascia is known as the conductor of “chi,” the energy in our body. Evidence in support of the use of acupuncture for concussion The following examples from Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense, as well as some scientific journal articles, show support for acupuncture being used to treat concussion. Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense are using acupuncture for concussions Veterans and active-duty soldiers have a high risk of an injury that can result in a concussion or TBI. Since 2000, the US Army has reported more than 350,000 brain injuries (TBI in Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans). With that being said, the Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs has been looking for a way to help their soldiers deal with the side effects of these brain injuries, which has led them to acupuncture. See more on our Veterans page. The United States government has implemented acupuncture in recent years to help veterans recovering from varying levels of TBI. There are various examples of acupuncture being used by both the Department of Defense (DOD) and Veterans Affairs (VA). An article posted on the VA website discusses the basics of acupuncture, its effectiveness, and the ways in which it is being utilized to help veterans. A policy recently put into place includes acupuncture in a veteran’s medical benefits package if the veteran’s care team determines that acupuncture would be beneficial in the given situation. As of February 2018, a policy has been put in place that allows for certified acupuncturists to be hired by VA medical centers, which makes acupuncture even more accessible to the veterans who need it. The Department of Defense has also been using acupuncture to help active-duty soldiers who have suffered concussions. An article posted by McClatchy Newspapers talked about how the DOD has sent certified acupuncturists to Afghanistan in order to treat soldiers who have become concussed in the line of duty. Having access to an acupuncturist in the time directly after the injury has been very beneficial in helping soldiers recover and return to duty. The use of acupuncture by the VA and DOD is an important step in acupuncture becoming more recognized by western medicine. Treating concussion symptoms with acupuncture: Current research While evidence supporting acupuncture to treat concussion is mostly anecdotal, there are some examples of scientific studies that examine the effectiveness of treating concussion with acupuncture. The first study below is an example of acupuncture being used to treat veterans, which shows how important the use of acupuncture by the VA and DoD is in creating support for acupuncture in the scientific community. An article in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry by Wei Huang et Al. examines the use of acupuncture to treat veterans suffering from sleep disturbances as a result of a mild traumatic brain injury; sleep disturbances are a common symptom after a concussion. Some of the patients in the study also suffered from PTSD, which is not uncommon amongst veterans or TBI patients. The study found that acupuncture significantly reduced sleep disturbances in TBI patients with and without PTSD. With this study finding that acupuncture as an alternative medicine can be effective in helping patients in a clinical setting, it provides hope that more research will be done in the coming years to spread the knowledge of acupuncture as a beneficial treatment for a variety of ailments. Danielle M. Gergen’s 2015 article in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine examines a combination of chiropractic and acupuncture treatments in a 31-year-old woman who was experiencing symptoms of a concussion following a fall. After pharmaceutical treatments were unsuccessful, the patient turned to acupuncture and chiropractic to help deal with her persistent symptoms. These included acute neck pain, headache, dizziness, nausea, tinnitus, difficulty concentrating, and fatigue. Over two and a half weeks, the patient received six acupuncture treatments, which included a focus on the cranial and cervical locations. She also received chiropractic treatment at these sessions. By the end of the 2.5 week period, the patient noted that almost all symptoms had completely resolved. This case study is a great example of how pharmaceutical treatments are not the best option for every patient, and how alternative methods can be a less invasive option. READ MORE
Is acupuncture effective for carpal tunnel?
I think it is very effective for the disorder. READ MORE
Is acupressure good for knee pain?
Knee pain caused by osteoarthritis or injury can have a negative impact on quality of life, reducing mobility and even getting in the way of a good night’s sleep. Acupuncture can help provide much-needed relief for those with knee pain. READ MORE
Is acupuncture effective for varicose veins?
Applying acupuncture needles will help invigorate the blood and break up blood stasis. The needles inserted into the varicose vein force blood flow to resume, and the clog is essentially wiped away. * Efficiently reduce or remove spider veins * Improves circulation to prevent clot build up READ MORE
Is acupuncture good in early pregnancy?
Acupuncture During Pregnancy: Safety, Benefits, and Risks - https://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/acupuncture-during-pregnancy READ MORE
Is it bad to move during acupuncture?
Among the many things that you should not do during acupuncture is moving. You should not move at all once your practitioner has inserted the needles. The reasoning behind this is that you can move and cause needles to be pushed further into your body. This can result in more complications than you had not anticipated. To avoid such a scenario, you want to avoid movement during acupuncture. Apart from this risk, different anatomical reasons should prevent you from moving during acupuncture. One such reason is that the inserted needles could be forced into the nerves or blood vessels, leading to extreme cases. For instance, needles on the chest could lead to lung puncture once they are forced into the thorax. The deeper the needles go, the more the risk READ MORE
Does acupuncture help with tinnitus?
Acupuncture is effective in reducing the loudness and severity of tinnitus ^^ READ MORE
Should I stop taking blood thinners?
Absolutely not. It may mean you bruise slightly easier than others, but I personally have many patients on blood thinners and in all my years of practice not one has had an issue READ MORE
Does acupuncture work quickly?
Hello!! It works very quickly for some diseases. For example headache, sprain, arthritis, and etc^^ READ MORE
How many sessions of acupuncture do you need for knee pain?
Acupuncture of different treatment frequency in knee osteoarthritis: a protocol for a pilot randomized clinical trial - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6625113/ READ MORE
Do I need to rest after acupuncture?
Make sure to get enough rest and sleep. While some experience a jolt of energy after the acupuncture treatment .practitioners recommend savouring the boost because you might need it in the following days. Allowing your body to rest after the treatment helps restore your physical and emotional wellbeing as the healing sets in motion READ MORE
What does acupuncture do for your back?
Back pain (especially lower back pain) is a common chronic pain issue. Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese physical therapy that has become a popular and well-researched method for managing this pain. READ MORE
What pressure point relieves ankle pain?
Acupressure Points For Feet (Foot & Ankle Pain Relief) – Smarter Healing - https://www.smarterhealing.com/acupressure-points-for-feet/ READ MORE
Does the acupuncture pen really work?
Do Acupuncture Pens Work? - Optimize Health 365 - https://optimizehealth365.com/do-acupuncture-pens-work/articles/ READ MORE
Is acupuncture good for sinus problems?
Acupuncture is used to treat chronic sinus pressure and other symptoms. Research from 2006 found that about 99 percent of acupuncturists in the United States treat sinus problems. Similarly, the Cleveland Clinic recommends using acupressure to relieve sinus pressure due to allergies READ MORE