Horizon Integrative Medicine

08/30/2025

Progress Isn’t Always Loud

Costochondritis can feel isolating, especially when it mimics heart-related pain and disrupts your daily life. But healing doesn’t just come from treatments—it comes from feeling heard, supported, and cared for. At Horizon Integrative Medicine, you’re never alone on this journey.

Let this weekend be a reminder that support and compassion are just as important as any therapy.

08/27/2025

Patient Testimonial: From ER Visits to Running Again

Chest pain with no answers? That was Alex’s reality. After multiple ER visits and normal tests, he discovered the pain wasn’t heart-related—it was musculoskeletal. Acupuncture helped ease the tension, and now he’s back to marathon training pain-free.

If you're experiecing symptoms just like Alex- do not hesitate to give us a call. We're here to help!

08/25/2025

Topic of the Week: Let’s Talk About Costochondritis

Ever feel a sharp, stabbing pain in your chest and wonder if it’s something serious? For many people, it turns out to be costochondritis—a painful inflammation where your ribs meet your breastbone.

It can mimic heart problems, but it’s actually a musculoskeletal issue that can respond well to acupuncture and gentle therapies.

All week we’ll be covering how to manage this chest wall pain naturally.

08/20/2025

Bladder Facts You Didn’t Know!

Most people feel the urge to urinate when their bladder is only half full—around 6 to 8 ounces—even though it can hold up to 16! 🤯 If you’re constantly rushing to the bathroom or waking up at night to p*e, your bladder might be signaling something deeper.

We help patients with overactive bladder and urinary incontinence find relief using holistic, non-invasive care.

08/18/2025

Topic of the Week: Urinary Incontinence & Overactive Bladder

Living with urinary incontinence or overactive bladder can feel frustrating, isolating, and disruptive. But it doesn’t have to stay that way.

🌿 At Horizon Integrative Medicine, we use acupuncture to help regulate bladder function, calm urgency, and improve pelvic support—without medications or surgery.
If you're tired of planning your life around the bathroom... we're here to help.

📞 Call us or DM us “BLADDER” to book your free consultation with Dr. Ortega.

08/17/2025

Patient Healing Starts Within

"Healing is a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity."
— Hippocrates

This quote reminds us that healing doesn’t always follow a set schedule—it depends on the right care and the right time. If you’re struggling with nerve pain, tingling, or radiating discomfort from cervical radiculopathy, acupuncture can be that opportunity your body has been waiting for. 💆‍♀️

✨ Your body is capable of healing. Give it the space—and the support—it needs.

🗓️ Book your consultation with us at Horizon Integrative Medicine and let’s start your healing journey.

08/16/2025

Saturday Wellness Challenge: Stretch & Strengthen

Just a few mindful stretches and a little movement can go a long way in easing neck tension and boosting circulation—especially if you're dealing with cervical radiculopathy.

✨ Small steps, big results. You’ve got this.

Tag us if you’re joining in today’s challenge 💪

08/15/2025

FAQ Friday: Acupuncture for Radiating Neck and Arm Pain

If you’ve been living with radiating pain, tingling, or numbness from your neck down to your arm or hand, you’re not alone.

Acupuncture works by improving blood flow, calming inflamed nerves, and easing tension in the neck and shoulder muscles that may be compressing your nerves. Many of our patients report a noticeable difference in just a few sessions.

🌿 Want to see if this approach is right for you? Book a free consultation with Dr. Ortega—we’re here to help you get back to living pain-free.

08/13/2025

Acupuncture for shoulder pain has helped many people regain movement and feel like themselves again—just like Barry. He had been dealing with stubborn shoulder pain for nearly three years. He described it like a tight knot that just wouldn’t let go, no matter how much he stretched, massaged, or rested. Some days it felt like he had a brick strapped to his shoulder—heavy, stiff, and always in the wayAs someone who enjoys staying active, the constant pain made even basic movements like push-ups or reaching overhead feel impossible....

Acupuncture for shoulder pain helped after 3 years of discomfort. Learn how this natural treatment brought real relief and long-term results.

08/13/2025

Patient Testimonial: From Radiating Pain to Relief

Raymond is a new patient who came in with severe pain traveling from his neck to his shoulder and arm.

After only 7 visits, the radiating pain is gone, his pain level is way down, and he’s feeling stronger. This is what progress looks like when the body is supported the right way.

We’re excited to continue helping him heal. 💙

08/11/2025

New Topic of the Week: Cervical Radiculopathy

Cervical radiculopathy, often called a “pinched nerve” in the neck, can cause pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness that radiates into the shoulder, arm, and even the hand.

This week, we’ll be sharing what causes it, how it can impact daily life, and how acupuncture may help reduce pain, improve mobility, and support nerve healing.

If you’ve been dealing with neck and arm discomfort, stay tuned for helpful tips and patient stories all week. 💙

08/10/2025

Sunday Wellness Quote: The Healing Power of Movement

This quote is a reminder that movement is more than just exercise—it’s healing.

When you’re dealing with frozen shoulder, even small movements can feel challenging. But with the right support, each gentle stretch and improved range of motion brings your body closer to balance.

Movement nourishes not just your joints and muscles, but your mind and spirit too. 🍃