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David Amador
Acupuncturist
David Amador, MS, LAc, is a graduate of the Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at New York Chiropractic College. Having completed over 3,000 hours of clinical training that included a clinical internship in Zhejiang Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China. He practices in East Syracuse and in Macedon, NY. He evaluates and treats patients based on the concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Mr. Amador specializes, but is not limited to, sports medicine, pain management and Tui Na (Chinese medical massage). Born in Mexico City, Mr. Amador began his studies in Taijiquan, Qigong and Gongfu, in 1986. Since then, he has participated in dozens of seminars and workshops, in Mexico, Puerto Rico, Spain, Canada, USA and China. He is a certified instructor of the Five Sections Taijiquan Program. In Puerto Rico, he taught medical qigong in the Hospital Español Auxilio Mutuo for twelve years.
5 years
Experience
David Amador
- East Syracuse, NY
- Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at New York Chiropractic College
- Accepting new patients
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Can acupuncture treat neck pain?
If the pain is coming from the muscles around the neck acupuncture can help you in just a few treatments. If it something more complicated like an herniated disc or nerve damage READ MORE
If the pain is coming from the muscles around the neck acupuncture can help you in just a few treatments. If it something more complicated like an herniated disc or nerve damage it will take longer and will also require attention from other specialists/adjacent techniques like chiropractic, physiotherapy, orthopedics or neurology.
Each case is different and, an experienced acupuncturist will lead you to seek the best treatment for you. Please, set an appointment to evaluate your needs.
Each case is different and, an experienced acupuncturist will lead you to seek the best treatment for you. Please, set an appointment to evaluate your needs.
Can acupuncture fix muscle knots?
Acupuncture in general is very useful on musculo-skeletical conditions. Muscle knots respond easily to acupuncture or electro-acupuncture. But depending on where and how you acquire READ MORE
Acupuncture in general is very useful on musculo-skeletical conditions. Muscle knots respond easily to acupuncture or electro-acupuncture. But depending on where and how you acquire this "knots".
The best way to help you is if you set an appointment at www.mountainandlake.org
The best way to help you is if you set an appointment at www.mountainandlake.org
How many acupuncture sessions are needed for chronic pain?
The answer is not simple. As chronic pain is very complex. And the origin of the pain can be very varied. But normally a course of acupuncture is about 10 treatments. In those READ MORE
The answer is not simple. As chronic pain is very complex. And the origin of the pain can be very varied. But normally a course of acupuncture is about 10 treatments. In those initial 10 treatments you should feel relief of the symptoms in three possible ways (or combination): reduction of intensity, improvement on range of motion, or reduction of the time frame of the pain.
The best way to answer your question and help you is to set an appointment.
The best way to answer your question and help you is to set an appointment.
How often should I get acupuncture for pain?
If is something acute, I would suggest daily. I offer a “quick session” appointments were you’ll be treated for about half an hour several times in a week. I see great results READ MORE
If is something acute, I would suggest daily. I offer a “quick session” appointments were you’ll be treated for about half an hour several times in a week. I see great results from that type of treatment.
Can you fix an earache?
Short answer, yes! Most ear pains respond very well to acupuncture treatment. Long answer, have to be in person, set an appointment and we can identify the reason of hour pain READ MORE
Short answer, yes!
Most ear pains respond very well to acupuncture treatment.
Long answer, have to be in person, set an appointment and we can identify the reason of hour pain and set some expectations/prognosis
Most ear pains respond very well to acupuncture treatment.
Long answer, have to be in person, set an appointment and we can identify the reason of hour pain and set some expectations/prognosis
What treatments can be done to fix lower back pain?
Lower back treatment can be a single technique, like acupuncture, tuina (Chinese medical massage), Ba Guan Fa (cupping), Gua Sha (soft tissue manipulation), moxibustion (heat), READ MORE
Lower back treatment can be a single technique, like acupuncture, tuina (Chinese medical massage), Ba Guan Fa (cupping), Gua Sha (soft tissue manipulation), moxibustion (heat), liniments and poultices/plasters, etc.
Or a combination of several of this techniques.
For acute injuries, I normally do some Tuina and Acupuncture. For more chronic conditions, I regularly add heat, liniments/plasters and/or guasha/baguan.
I really depends on the patient, so my suggestion is to set an appointment at www.mountainandlake.org
Or a combination of several of this techniques.
For acute injuries, I normally do some Tuina and Acupuncture. For more chronic conditions, I regularly add heat, liniments/plasters and/or guasha/baguan.
I really depends on the patient, so my suggestion is to set an appointment at www.mountainandlake.org
How many acupuncture sessions are needed for insomnia?
Each case is different and depends on how long have you been having insomnia. But in 5 to 10 treatments you should see some improvement.
How many acupuncture treatments are good for chronic back pain?
Chronic pain is very difficult to reduce in just a few treatments. Depending on the nature of the injury that is causing your pain it could vary from 5 appointment to several months READ MORE
Chronic pain is very difficult to reduce in just a few treatments. Depending on the nature of the injury that is causing your pain it could vary from 5 appointment to several months of treatment.
Can you help recover after a mild stroke?
With the approval of your friend’s physician, acupuncture can provide a big improvement in stroke sequela.
What are the pressure points for a headache?
There are a few “famous” pressure points for headache. One of them is in the “web” between the index and thumb. But it’s way better to have a real acupuncture treatment. Why don’t READ MORE
There are a few “famous” pressure points for headache. One of them is in the “web” between the index and thumb. But it’s way better to have a real acupuncture treatment. Why don’t you set an appointment?
How many acupuncture sessions are needed for nerve pain?
If the nerve pain is due to some muscles pressing on the nerves the prognosis is fairly good, around 10 treatments. If the problem is more complicated, like narrowing of the bone READ MORE
If the nerve pain is due to some muscles pressing on the nerves the prognosis is fairly good, around 10 treatments.
If the problem is more complicated, like narrowing of the bone structures that allows the nerve to pass through, spine deviation, fractures, etc. It will take longer. That being said you should feel some relief, even if it’s minor, from the first appointment.
If the problem is more complicated, like narrowing of the bone structures that allows the nerve to pass through, spine deviation, fractures, etc. It will take longer. That being said you should feel some relief, even if it’s minor, from the first appointment.
Is acupuncture treatment good for insomnia?
In general, acupuncture has been proven to be very helpful for sleep disorders. That being said, every patient is different and the causes of insomnia can come from a multitude READ MORE
In general, acupuncture has been proven to be very helpful for sleep disorders. That being said, every patient is different and the causes of insomnia can come from a multitude of reasons/etiologies. I recommend you to email me to set an appointment info@mountainandlake.org
Or visit my website for more information www.mountainandlale.org
Or visit my website for more information www.mountainandlale.org
Is acupuncture safe for anxiety?
Acupuncture has shown benefits when used to control anxiety, but every case is different and every patient should be treated accordingly to his/her specific needs. Give me a call READ MORE
Acupuncture has shown benefits when used to control anxiety, but every case is different and every patient should be treated accordingly to his/her specific needs. Give me a call to set an appointment!
What treatment is good for leg nerve pain?
Acupuncture has shown good results in treating nerve conduction pain, neuropathy and structural pain (muscular, tendon, ligamentous). but to determine what is the cause of your READ MORE
Acupuncture has shown good results in treating nerve conduction pain, neuropathy and structural pain (muscular, tendon, ligamentous). but to determine what is the cause of your pain you either need to go to your physician or set an appointment with me.
Can you help with chronic headaches?
There are multiple causes for "headaches", first thing that we nee to do is to determine what is the pattern that can help you the best. To do so, you need to set an appointment READ MORE
There are multiple causes for "headaches", first thing that we nee to do is to determine what is the pattern that can help you the best. To do so, you need to set an appointment with your acupuncturist.
How can I fix my chronic pain?
Acupuncture has a good record on treating painful conditions. Depending on where is your pain and the origin of your pain. I can design a treatment plan that can help you reduce READ MORE
Acupuncture has a good record on treating painful conditions. Depending on where is your pain and the origin of your pain. I can design a treatment plan that can help you reduce your chronic pain. Please call or visit my webpage to set an appointment
Can acupuncture help with sinus infections?
Acupuncture can help you with the inflammation, congestion and overall symptoms of a sinus infection. But to get rid of the bacteria you need to take antibiotics. Set an appointment READ MORE
Acupuncture can help you with the inflammation, congestion and overall symptoms of a sinus infection. But to get rid of the bacteria you need to take antibiotics.
Set an appointment with your Physician and once you start the course of antibiotics I can start treating you for the symptoms and help your body to recover faster.
Set an appointment with your Physician and once you start the course of antibiotics I can start treating you for the symptoms and help your body to recover faster.
What pressure point relieves a headache?
Acupuncture is very effective in relieving headaches. But there is no magic point for it. You have to set an appointment so we can talk and differentiate the best treatment for READ MORE
Acupuncture is very effective in relieving headaches. But there is no magic point for it. You have to set an appointment so we can talk and differentiate the best treatment for you.
Does acupuncture help with sinus allergies?
It’s always important to visit your acupuncturist to discern what kind of allergies you have. But in general terms, yes Acupuncture is very good to reduce congestion, relief sinus READ MORE
It’s always important to visit your acupuncturist to discern what kind of allergies you have. But in general terms, yes Acupuncture is very good to reduce congestion, relief sinus pressure, and stop post nasal drip.
Can acupuncture help ankle pain?
Evidence has shown that acupuncture can help with joint pain (degenerative) and with acute sport injuries. Depending on what’s the cause of your pain I will take different approaches, READ MORE
Evidence has shown that acupuncture can help with joint pain (degenerative) and with acute sport injuries. Depending on what’s the cause of your pain I will take different approaches, so is bets if you set an appointment.
You can read this article: Wrist-Ankle Acupuncture for the Treatment of Pain Symptoms: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2014/261709/
You can read this article: Wrist-Ankle Acupuncture for the Treatment of Pain Symptoms: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2014/261709/
