What You Need to Know before Setting up An Acupuncture Session


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by Steven Schram DC on July 4, 2021

Acupuncture is a non-medical procedure used to take care of several conditions in the body. Small needles are the main tools used for this mode of treatment. If you are considering this treatment method, you then need to consider several factors first. This will help determine the right acupuncturist to use in NYC, and whether you are comfortable with the process.

acupuncture needles being inserted into a patients back, close-up Acupuncture with Steve Schram, DC

First, you need to understand that acupuncture is only effective on specific ailments and conditions. This means it cannot be a remedy for conditions such as cancer, eye-sight problems and other conditions that need extreme medical care. Never trust an acupuncturist who promises to cure these, while you already know it is impossible as acupuncture is all about normalizing body chemicals and hormones.

Acupuncture licensing

Acupuncture is a traditional procedure acknowledged and approved by many governments worldwide. Nonetheless, only certified acupuncturists’ are allowed to practice and certifications are offered to qualified and experienced practitioners. A certificate or authorization is the first thing you need to look out for when you visit an acupuncturist. Experience in the same field is also valuable if you are concerned about your own well-being. [click to continue…]

Low Back Pain Stretching


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by Steven Schram DC on May 31, 2020

Dr. Steve Schram provides chiropractic and acupuncture treatments for back pain for patients in New York, NY. In this video, Dr. Schram demonstrates stretches that patients can do at home to relieve lower back pain.

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Dr. Schram Demonstrates How to Stretch the Lower Back

Often, I see a lot of patients with complaints of back pain or back stiffness. A lot of people are confused about how to stretch their backs. It’s simple. When I ask people to bend forward, they do so with a straight leg. Because the way the fascia of the body works, if you try to do that, you’re not going to stretch your back, you’re going to stretch your legs. Let me show you what I’m talking about. When you bend forward, bend your knees round your back, come down.

Now, I’m stretching my back out. I’m touching my toes, but I’ve got my knees bent. Now, I can slowly straighten my legs, and I can also stand on my fingers and pull and stretch my back. Breathe in, breathe out, and relax. Having your knees straight is not essential, what is necessary is that you stay in this position for about a minute or two because fascia takes time to relax. Muscles can stretch easier, but fascia takes longer.

You stay in this position a little bit longer. Breathing in, breathing out, and you want to keep your belly and your chest onto your thighs. When you’re stretching your back, start with your bent knees, come forward, put your fingers underneath your toes if you can, pull down a little bit, and stretch. Hopefully, that’ll give you a little bit more relaxation and allow your back to relax and take away some of that stiffness and discomfort.


Stretching for Low Back Pain New York NY

Schedule an Appointment with Dr. Schram 

Learn more about Dr. Steven Schram and the care he provides for patients with lower back pain by visiting the practice website ( https://drstevenschram.com/ ). To schedule an appointment with Dr. Schram, call (646) 736-7719 during business hours.

Stretches to Relieve Lower Back Pain

May 4, 2020

Dr. Steven Schram is a chiropractor and acupuncturist in New York, NY. In this video, Dr. Schram demonstrates how stretching the thighs can alleviate low back pain. Tension in the thighs, this part of your body is often associated with back pain because it pulls us forward, and there’s a counter tension in the back. […]

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What Types of Insurance Do You Accept?

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Many patients are rightfully concerned about the cost of medical care. We share these concerns and strive to keep our fees low while continuing to provide high quality care. We are proud to be a participant in the Oxford insurance network. Other than personal injury in select cases, we do not generally accept other insurances. In […]

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Acupuncture Promotes Healthy Sleep Without Medication Sleep is something we can’t live without and something that is sorely lacking from the lives of many. Even when your busy day is over and you’re lying in bed, stress and worries can fill your mind, making it almost impossible for you to fall asleep.

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Acupuncture: Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Traditional Chinese Medicine, TCM, Acupuncture, Qi Gong, Cupping

Traditional Chinese Medicine, which includes Acupuncture, has been used for thousands of years, first in ancient China and now throughout the world. The thought was to use all-natural methods as a means of both preventing and treating health issues in patients. Today, many people in the United States and abroad pursue these techniques as a […]

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