- Valley Acupuncture Health Solutions402 Campbell St
Suite 100
Geneva IL 60134(630) 208-4678 Clinic Hours
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- Testimonials
After suffering from migraines for over 15years, a friend suggested I try acupuncture for some relief. After an extensive search online for an acupuncturist, I chose James Pedersen, Valley Acupuncture. After just a few visits with Jim, my migraines were reduced to less than once a month so I can say emphatically, acupuncture worked as a migraine treatment.
But this review is more about James Pederson. From the moment you walk in the door, it is a comfortable, welcoming... Read more »
Dr. Pedersen is caring and definitely wants to treat a patient holistically. He has never pressured me to make appointments that I didn’t think were necessary, and has always gone above and beyond to accommodate my schedule. He makes an extra effort to get to know patients and find out what they need. He has definitely helped my pains.MEB, North Aurora
I can’t say enough good things about Jim and Valley Acupuncture. I suffered from a 6 month headache due to a dental procedure when I first came to see him. This was after seeing many md’s including a neurologist at Rush in Chicago. All they wanted to do was push drugs on me. The last thing I needed or wanted. Jim showed so much care and confidence. Although it took some time, because I waited so long to see him,... Read more »
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Headaches/Migraines
Acupuncture is Great for Treating Chronic Pain
The National Institutes of Health estimates that approximately 25.3 million adults suffer from chronic pain (defined as experiencing pain every day for the preceding three months). They also estimate that nearly 40 million adults experience what is considered severe levels of pain.
Chronic pain can be debilitating for those suffering from it and directly impacts quality of life. People often treat chronic pain with anti-inflammatory medications (both prescription and over-the-counter), physical therapy, or with ice and heat, but those options don’t always provide long lasting relief. According to Harvard Medical School, “acupuncture is an option with a good track record that’s worth considering.” continue reading
Five Reasons to Get Acupuncture for Migraines
Migraine headaches are a bit of mystery to the medical world. This ailment tends to be poorly understood and frequently undiagnosed and under-treated. According to the Migraine Research Foundation, this neurological disease affects nearly 39 million Americans. Migraines are characterized by severe, throbbing pain usually found on only one side of the head. Migraine headaches can also be accompanied by visual disturbances, dizziness, nausea, vomiting and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. These types of headaches can last from four hours to several days. Because modern medicine doesn’t completely understand this neurological phenomenon, the typical treatment is somewhat hit or miss. continue reading
It’s All In Your Head: Headaches and TCM
There are four main types of headache: tension, cluster, sinus and migraine. And, there are varying triggers for these headaches, such as food, stress, hormones, dehydration and weather. Fortunately, eliminating the triggers and finding natural ways to prevent and help an ongoing headache are possible. continue reading
