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David Chen

Acupuncturist

Dr. David Chen is a top Acupuncturist in Whittier, . With a passion for the field and an unwavering commitment to their specialty, Dr. David Chen is an expert in changing the lives of their patients for the better. Through their designated cause and expertise in the field, Dr. David Chen is a prime example of a true leader in healthcare. As a leader and expert in their field, Dr. David Chen is passionate about enhancing patient quality of life. They embody the values of communication, safety, and trust when dealing directly with patients. In Whittier, CA, Dr. David Chen is a true asset to their field and dedicated to the profession of medicine.
57 years Experience
David Chen
  • Whittier, CA
  • National Defense Medical College
  • Accepting new patients

Does acupuncture help liver detox?

Yes, acupuncture does help liver detox.

What are the acupressure points for diabetes?

The acupuncture points for diabetes are as follows: SP6, SP9, SP10, STO 36, STO 34, and CON 8. Diabetes has five differentiations. Your best bet is to talk to your acupuncturist. READ MORE
The acupuncture points for diabetes are as follows: SP6, SP9, SP10, STO 36, STO 34, and CON 8. Diabetes has five differentiations. Your best bet is to talk to your acupuncturist.

How often should you do acupuncture for weight loss?

Acupuncture treatment for weight control usually recommends patients have treatment once a week.

Where is the acupuncture point for weight loss?

Good afternoon, 1. Happy Holiday Season. 2. The basic acupuncture points for weight control are as follows: a.STO36, b.SP6 and SP9, c. LI11, d. CON11 3. If you talk READ MORE
Good afternoon,

1. Happy Holiday Season.
2. The basic acupuncture points for weight control are as follows: a.STO36, b.SP6 and SP9, c. LI11, d. CON11
3. If you talk to a local acupuncturist for acupuncture treatment so you can get a better result.
4. If you shall have any questions, feel free to call (562) 698-3008.

David

Does acupuncture help rotator cuff pain?

Good afternoon, 1. Received, thank you. 2. Acupuncture does help rotator cuff pain, but if it's torn of rotator cuff then it's not going to help. Please talk to your acupuncturist READ MORE
Good afternoon,

1. Received, thank you.
2. Acupuncture does help rotator cuff pain, but if it's torn of rotator cuff then it's not going to help. Please talk to your acupuncturist to find out the cause for the rotator cuff pain.
3. If you shall have any questions, please feel free to call (562) 698-3008.

Happy Holiday Season,
David

Can acupuncture help tight tendons?

Good afternoon, 1. Received, thank you. 2. Acupuncture does help tight tendons, but tight tendons have 5 different diagnoses. Your best bet is to contact your local acupuncturist READ MORE
Good afternoon,

1. Received, thank you.
2. Acupuncture does help tight tendons, but tight tendons have 5 different diagnoses. Your best bet is to contact your local acupuncturist and also discuss this question with them.
3. If you shall have any questions, please feel free to call me at (562) 698-3008.

David

Is acupuncture or chiropractor better for migraines?

From my medical experience of 43 years, I believe acupuncture treatment and chiropractor treatment both benefit patients a lot. Both can help with migraine headaches. It is your READ MORE
From my medical experience of 43 years, I believe acupuncture treatment and chiropractor treatment both benefit patients a lot. Both can help with migraine headaches. It is your decision to make.

Is there a pressure point to relieve foot pain?

Good-morning, 1. Received. Thank you. 2. The acupressure points for foot pain are as followed: LV3, KI1,KI3, UB60, UB57. 3. Please contact your acupuncture practitioner READ MORE
Good-morning,

1. Received. Thank you.
2. The acupressure points for foot pain are as followed: LV3, KI1,KI3, UB60, UB57.
3. Please contact your acupuncture practitioner for follow up treatment.
4. If you shall have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (562)698-3008.

David

What pressure points get rid of headaches?

Good-afternoon, 1. Received. Thank you. 2. The most common acupuncture pressure points to relieve the headache ie. LI4, SJ5, GB20, but headache can be caused by 5 different READ MORE
Good-afternoon,

1. Received. Thank you.
2. The most common acupuncture pressure points to relieve the headache ie. LI4, SJ5, GB20, but headache can be caused by 5 different reasons. Your best bet is to see an acupuncture practitioner to find out the diagnosis, so the proper points can be provided.
3. If you shall have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (562)698-3008.

Thank you
Happy Thanksgiving

David

Where do acupuncture needles go for back pain?

Good afternoon, 1. Received, thank you. 2. The most common acupuncture points for low back pain ie. UB40, UB56, GB34. 3. Low back pain has 6 differentiations in Chinese READ MORE
Good afternoon,

1. Received, thank you.
2. The most common acupuncture points for low back pain ie. UB40, UB56, GB34.
3. Low back pain has 6 differentiations in Chinese Medicine; therefore, you should counsel your acupuncturist to find out the diagnosis for your condition and your acupuncturist can tell you the points for your particular condition.
4. If you shall have any questions, please feel free to call me at (562) 698-3008.

David

How many acupuncture sessions does it take to see results for weight loss?

Good morning, 1. Received. Thank you. 2. Acupuncture does work for weight control. In Chinese medicine weight control has 8 differentiations. Usually, it takes from 2-6 READ MORE
Good morning,

1. Received. Thank you.
2. Acupuncture does work for weight control. In Chinese medicine weight control has 8 differentiations. Usually, it takes from 2-6 weeks. Depends on the diagnoses.
3. You can talk to your acupuncturist or you can call me at (562) 698-3008.

David

What are the acupuncture points for insomnia?

The common points for insomnia are GB20, LI4, SP6, SP9, Yin Tang. There are 5 differentiations regarding insomnia. The best situation is to get an acupuncturist exam you, to READ MORE
The common points for insomnia are GB20, LI4, SP6, SP9, Yin Tang. There are 5 differentiations regarding insomnia. The best situation is to get an acupuncturist exam you, to find out the proper differentiation then use the proper points.

How long does it take for acupuncture to work for chronic back pain?

Acupuncture treatment does help chronic low back pain. Most of the time it takes 4-6 treatments to feel the result. But in some cases, it takes longer.

Numbness and tingling after acupuncture?

Acupuncture treatment also detoxes the patient, therefore approximately 20% of the patients after acupuncture treatment do feel slightly worse before getting better, but the READ MORE
Acupuncture treatment also detoxes the patient, therefore approximately 20% of the patients after acupuncture treatment do feel slightly worse before getting better, but the symptoms only last for no more than 2 days. So, the chance of your symptoms from acupuncture therapy is extremely unlikely. What you can also do is stop acupuncture therapy, and counsel your family's physician for your symptoms. The symptoms might come from some other physical abnormality.

What point do you press for stomach pain?

The general point for stomach pain is Sto. 36, 35. Sp. 6 and 9.

Is acupuncture good for alcoholism?

Acupuncture does help to reduce the craving for alcohol. Therefore, it will help alcoholism.

Could acupuncture help consistent ear ringing?

Good afternoon, 1. Received. Thank you. 2. Yes, acupuncture therapy will help consistent ear ringing, but tinnitus has two differentiations in Chinese medicine. Therefore, READ MORE
Good afternoon,

1. Received. Thank you.
2. Yes, acupuncture therapy will help consistent ear ringing, but tinnitus has two differentiations in Chinese medicine. Therefore, talk to your practitioner.
3. If you shall have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (562) 698-3008.

David

What pressure point relieves back pain?

Good morning, 1. Received, thank you. 2. The acupressure point for low back pain are as follows: UB40, UB56, UB51. For middle and upper back you can use UB43, UB47, UB50. READ MORE
Good morning,

1. Received, thank you.
2. The acupressure point for low back pain are as follows: UB40, UB56, UB51. For middle and upper back you can use UB43, UB47, UB50.
3. The best thing you can do is contact your acupuncturist because low back pain has 8 differentiations.
4. If you shall have any questions, please feel free to call me at (562) 698-3008.

David

Soreness in hands and feet from Acupuncture

Good morningļ¼Œ 1. Received thank you. 2. Soreness sensation from acupuncture treatment is normal. Usually, it goes away within a week. 3. The sensation you experienced READ MORE
Good morningļ¼Œ

1. Received thank you.
2. Soreness sensation from acupuncture treatment is normal. Usually, it goes away within a week.
3. The sensation you experienced tugging, burning, tight, bruised has nothing to do with acupuncture treatment.
4. I suggest that you contact your physician because the sensation you experienced is from something else just happened after acupuncture treatment, but not associated with the acupuncture therapy you received.
5. If you shall have any other questions, please feel free to call me at 562-698-3008.

David

Can acupuncture help reduce swelling?

Good afternoon, 1. Received, noted. 2. Can acupuncture help swollen legs, the answer is yes and no, because swollen legs have 5 differentiation. If the swelling is caused READ MORE
Good afternoon,

1. Received, noted.
2. Can acupuncture help swollen legs, the answer is yes and no, because swollen legs have 5 differentiation. If the swelling is caused by heart, then most of the time it will not work.
3. Your best bet is talk to your acupuncturist, find out the diagnosis and ask him the same question.
4. If you shall have any questions, please feel free to call me at (562) 698-3008.

David