Dr. David E Bresler PHD, LAC, DIPLAC,
Acupuncturist
1800 Thayer Ave Unit A Los Angeles CA, 90025About
David Bresler is an acupuncturist practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Bresler 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 Dr. Bresler 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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Dr. David E Bresler PHD, LAC, DIPLAC,'s Expert Contributions
What point do you press for stomach pain?
ST36,ST44, and LI4 READ MORE
How effective is acupuncture for neck spasms?
Acupuncture and specific exercises are the best way to resolve neck spasms in my opinion. READ MORE
Does acupuncture cause itching?
The sensations of pain and itching are both carried by the same neural networks. After acupuncture treatment, as the pain subsides, it is common for people to experience itching in the affected area. This is usually temporary and is relieved with further treatment. READ MORE
How does acupuncture relieve pain?
Acupuncture causes the body to release neuropeptides that stimulate opiate receptors. READ MORE
Is it ok to get a massage after acupuncture?
It depends upon the type of massage. I would avoid deep tissue massage immediately following acupuncture and stay with more gentle approaches such as Swedish massage. READ MORE
How does acupuncture lower stress?
Acupuncture can shift the autonomic nervous system from sympathetic activation to parasympathetic restoration which induces relaxation. READ MORE
Can arthritis knee pain be treated with acupuncture?
Yes, acupuncture is very effective for relieving arthritis of the knee. READ MORE
Will acupuncture help me with hand pain?
That depends upon what is causing the pain. If it is a musculoligamentous sprain or strain, acupuncture can be very relieving as it can for osteoarthritis. If the pain is due to nerve damage or a degenerative process, the results may not be as favorable. READ MORE
Can acupuncture help with migraines?
Yes, when properly administered, acupuncture can reduce the intensity, frequency, and duration of migraine headaches. READ MORE
Can acupuncture lower blood pressure?
It all depends upon what’s causing high blood pressure, although for most causes it can be very helpful if Treated on a regular basis READ MORE
Does acupuncture relieve arthritis pain?
Yes, Acupuncture can be tremendously helpful in relieving arthritic pain. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- The potential of acupuncture for the behavioral sciences.
- Learning deficits in rats with malnourished grandmothers.
- Three essential factors in effective acupunture therapy.
- Challenges and choices.
- Comparison of real and simulated acupuncture and isoproterenol in methacholine-induced asthma.
- Comparison of real and simulated acupuncture and isoproterenol in methacholine-induced asthma.
- A controlled trial of real and simulated acupuncture in the management of chronic asthma.
- Tests of emotional behavior in rats following depletion of norepinephrine, of serotonin, or of both.
- Learning in fish with transplanted brain tissue.
- An experimental evaluation of auricular diagnosis: the somatotopic mapping or musculoskeletal pain at ear acupuncture points.
- Exaggerated avoidance of novel stimulation in rats partially recovered from central norepinephrine damage.
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