Cannoli & Conrad Dec 2021
Conrad has some movement improvement however slipped recently. He was being fussy and didn't let Dr. Brannan take any photos.
Exam: Sensitive BL 18 and 20
Western Diagnosis: Osteoarthritis (OA) of the hips
Eastern Diagnosis: Local stagnation in the hips, mild Spleen Qi Deficiency
Acupuncture Treatment: Clear local stagnation, tonify Spleen Qi, Soothe Liver Qi
Acupuncture Method: Dry needling, electro acupuncture, and aqua
Cannoli is starting to move easier and is less stiff.
Exam: Sensitive at ST36
Western Diagnosis: Weak tendons
Eastern Diagnosis: Liver Blood Deficiency, Phlegm from Spleen Qi Deficiency
Acupuncture Treatment: Transform Phlegm, Tonify Spleen Qi and Liver Blood
Acupuncture Method: Dry needling, some aqua
Cannoli was being photogenic and enjoying his treatments