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Lawrence Kwong

Acupuncturist

<p>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.</p>
Lawrence Kwong
  • New York, NY
  • Accepting new patients

Is acupuncture good for sprained ankles?

Acupuncture can help with sprained ankles. Acupuncture basically helps with promoting blood circulation especially in the area where the pain is. It brings fresh blood to the area READ MORE
Acupuncture can help with sprained ankles. Acupuncture basically helps with promoting blood circulation especially in the area where the pain is. It brings fresh blood to the area to help expedite the healing process and that is how it can help with sprained ankles.

Does acupuncture help foot pain?

Acupuncture can help with foot pain. Acupuncture basically helps with promoting blood circulation around the area where pain is. It helps to bring fresh blood to the area which READ MORE
Acupuncture can help with foot pain. Acupuncture basically helps with promoting blood circulation around the area where pain is. It helps to bring fresh blood to the area which then can help expedite the healing process and that is how it can help with foot pain.

What are the side effects of acupressure for someone with dengue?

There aren't many side effects with using acupressure because it is just applying pressure in certain acupuncture points around the body that can help with pain.

What should you not do before acupuncture?

It also depends on what you're having acupuncture for. But generally, just relax and enjoy your acupuncture treatment.

Can acupuncture help with knee problems?

Acupuncture can help with knee problems. It basically helps with promoting blood circulation around the area and can bring fresh blood to the area which can essentially help with READ MORE
Acupuncture can help with knee problems. It basically helps with promoting blood circulation around the area and can bring fresh blood to the area which can essentially help with expediting the healing process.

Can acupuncture help with sleep problems?

Acupuncture can help with sleep problems. From traditional Chinese medicine perspective, sleep problems can stem from various reasons and we would have to properly diagnose properly READ MORE
Acupuncture can help with sleep problems. From traditional Chinese medicine perspective, sleep problems can stem from various reasons and we would have to properly diagnose properly in order to come up with the proper treatment protocol.

Can acupuncture help with depression?

Acupuncture can help with depression. The acupuncturist would need to properly diagnose the root cause of the depression, in order to come up with the proper treatment protocol. READ MORE
Acupuncture can help with depression. The acupuncturist would need to properly diagnose the root cause of the depression, in order to come up with the proper treatment protocol.

Is acupuncture good for wrist pain?

Acupuncture can help with wrist pain by promoting blood circulation around the area where the pain is. Acupuncture can help bring fresh blood to the area around where the pain READ MORE
Acupuncture can help with wrist pain by promoting blood circulation around the area where the pain is. Acupuncture can help bring fresh blood to the area around where the pain is and can help with expediting the healing process.

Can acupuncture help a torn meniscus?

Acupuncture can help expedite the healing process of a torn meniscus by promoting circulation of blood and bring fresh blood to the area where the pain/issue is. Fresh blood means READ MORE
Acupuncture can help expedite the healing process of a torn meniscus by promoting circulation of blood and bring fresh blood to the area where the pain/issue is. Fresh blood means can increase the healing process.

Is acupuncture good for heel pain?

Acupuncture can help with heel pain but it also depends on what caused the heel pain, in order for us to help.

Does acupuncture treat acid reflux?

Acupuncture can help with acid reflux. Depending on what your acid reflux is due to, we would have to come up with proper diagnosis, in order to come up with a proper treatment READ MORE
Acupuncture can help with acid reflux. Depending on what your acid reflux is due to, we would have to come up with proper diagnosis, in order to come up with a proper treatment protocol.

Is acupuncture on the forehead safe?

As long as acupuncture is done safely and properly, it can be done on the forehead. It actually has quite number of benefits to have acupuncture done on forehead, such as headache, READ MORE
As long as acupuncture is done safely and properly, it can be done on the forehead. It actually has quite number of benefits to have acupuncture done on forehead, such as headache, congestion, and/or simply for relaxation!

What does acupuncture for the head do?

Acupuncture that is done on the head mainly can help with headaches and also can help with relaxation. Depending on which part of the head that the acupuncture is done on, there READ MORE
Acupuncture that is done on the head mainly can help with headaches and also can help with relaxation. Depending on which part of the head that the acupuncture is done on, there can be other benefits as well.

Would acupuncture help plantar fasciitis?

Acupuncture could help with plantar fasciitis. It can help to promote blood circulation and can help reduce inflammation around the area.

Does acupuncture help with spinal stenosis?

Hello. Acupuncture can help people who are suffering from symptoms that they are experiencing with spinal stenosis.

Why do I have chronic stomach pain?

Hello. Since this is a chronic issue, it might take several acupuncture sessions to start to see any changes. It also depends on where the stomach pain is coming from- that is READ MORE
Hello. Since this is a chronic issue, it might take several acupuncture sessions to start to see any changes. It also depends on where the stomach pain is coming from- that is where the acupuncturist would make a proper diagnosis in order to come up with a proper treatment protocol.

Is it ok to get a massage after acupuncture?

Yes of course! A lot of people do get massage and acupuncture on the same day! They both compliment each other and can make you feel even more relaxing!

Does acupuncture hurt the next day?

Hello, you can feel a bit sore or achy after an acupuncture treatment and that is ok to feel that after treatment. Also depending on what did you get acupuncture for as well. Can READ MORE
Hello, you can feel a bit sore or achy after an acupuncture treatment and that is ok to feel that after treatment. Also depending on what did you get acupuncture for as well. Can give couple days and see if it would feel better afterwards.

How many sessions of acupuncture are effective?

There is not definitive answer to that because it depends on your constitution- every body is different and can react to acupuncture differently. Some people react quickly with READ MORE
There is not definitive answer to that because it depends on your constitution- every body is different and can react to acupuncture differently. Some people react quickly with acupuncture and some other people might take longer for his or her body to respond to acupuncture. But generally, patients might be able to see changes after 8-10 sessions.

Is acupuncture a placebo?

As a licensed acupuncturist, I would say that is not true. Acupuncture has existed for more than 3000 years, far longer than our current modern medicine. There is a reason as to READ MORE
As a licensed acupuncturist, I would say that is not true. Acupuncture has existed for more than 3000 years, far longer than our current modern medicine. There is a reason as to why acupuncture still exists after thousands of years.