Lawrence Kwong
Acupuncturist
162 W 56th street, Ste 306 New York NY, 10019About
Lawrence Kwong is an acupuncturist practicing in New York, NY. Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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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Can acupuncture help with skin problems?
Yes, acupuncture can help with skin problems but it also depends on the type of skin problem. Acupuncture cannot be use to treat all skin problems - so the acupuncture would need to properly diagnose the patient in order to determine if acupuncture is applicable. READ MORE
Does acupuncture cause itching?
You may feel little tingling, achy, heavy, soreness, or even warm sensation during acupuncture. I have not heard of acupuncture being able to cause itchiness. READ MORE
What should I do after my first acupuncture session?
Drink plenty of water and make sure to relax! Do not go for an intense workout or any thing that is strenuous on your body! READ MORE
Can acupuncture damage nerves?
The needles that are used for acupuncture are very thin - so most of the time, you shouldn't feel much during acupuncture. Acupuncture can help stimulate nerves as opposed to damage nerves. I have not heard of acupuncture being able to damage nerves. READ MORE
What does acupuncture do for anxiety?
Yes, acupuncture can help with anxiety attacks. The acupuncturist would have to properly diagnose you in order to come up with the proper treatment protocol. It can help to decrease the severity of your anxiety. READ MORE
Can acupuncture help panic attacks?
Yes, acupuncture can help with anxiety attacks. The acupuncturist would have to properly diagnose you in order to come up with the proper treatment protocol. READ MORE
How long does it take for acupuncture to work for panic attacks?
Every one has different constitution and different severity of anxiety attack- so the effectiveness of acupuncture varies from one person to another. But acupuncture has helped people who suffer from panic attacks. READ MORE
Should you rest after acupuncture?
Yes! I definitely recommend patients to rest and drink plenty of fluids after acupuncture! You would get more benefits out from the treatment as opposed to not resting after treatment. READ MORE
Is acupuncture effective for depression?
Acupucnture has helped people who suffer from depression. It depends on how long you have been suffering depression for and how well your body reacts to acupuncture treatment. READ MORE
Where do you put acupuncture needles for anxiety?
It depends on the acupuncturist. There are different approaches in treating anxiety and also depends on the cause of your anxiety- which is up to the acupuncturist's job to come up with proper diagnosis. READ MORE
Can acupuncture help lung problems?
It depends on what specific lung problems that you have - in order to decide if acupuncture can help with lung problems. For example, if you have shortness of breath or asthma issues - acupuncture can help with that. READ MORE
How quickly does acupuncture work?
Acupuncture has helped people who suffer from migraines. It depends on how long you have been suffering migraines for - the responsiveness from the acupuncture varies from person to person. READ MORE
Does acupuncture improve egg quality?
Acupuncture can help improve egg quality- which can then help to increase the chances of pregnancy. READ MORE
How much weight can you lose with acupuncture?
Acupuncture can help with losing weight but it also depends on other factors as well, such as diet, proper exercise, and healthy lifestyle. READ MORE
How long does acupuncture take to work for depression?
Acupuncture has helped people who have been suffering from depression/anxiety. It is hard to tell how long it would take to work because it depends on how long and how severe the condition has been. READ MORE
Is acupuncture good for pregnancy?
Acupuncture can be done during pregnancy. It can help to support pregnancy along with other possible symptoms that you may experience during pregnancy. READ MORE
Does acupuncture help you get over a cold?
Yes, acupuncture can help you get over a cold and also help with boosting immunity as well. READ MORE
Can acupuncture help a cough?
Acupuncture can help with cough. Acupuncture can help with restoring balance in one's body and we see coughing as an imbalance that the person may have. READ MORE
Can insomnia be cured by acupuncture?
We are not allowed to say that acupuncture can "cure" anything. But acupuncture has helped people with insomnia. Insomnia can be due to various reasons and the acupuncturist would need to properly diagnose the patient in order to come up with the proper treatment protocol. READ MORE
Is acupuncture good for heel pain?
Acupuncture can help with heel pain. Acupuncture can help with promoting blood circulation around the area where the pain is- to bring fresh blood to the area and expedite the healing process. Of course, adequate rest with treatment, is important as well to give time for the healing process to take place as well. READ MORE
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