Acupuncture is an old healing practice of traditional Chinese medicine dating back over 4,000 years. It still remains effective today as a way to strengthen the body rather than merely treating symptoms. It is primarily used to relieve pain as well as treat other conditions. More than 3 million Americans and 200,000 children in the U.S. have had acupuncture to help relieve a symptom or condition. Because of its low side effects, it has been the treatment of choice for many doctors across the country. It is even more popular in other countries.
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a way of balancing the body. It uses thin needles placed at specific points in the body. Our Licensed Acupuncturist is trained to know where to locate these points for the related condition or symptom. When these specific points are stimulated, your body’s function improves and begins a self-healing process. An acupuncture session will typically last 30 minutes. Our Licensed Acupuncturist will develop a treatment plan will be established based on your specific needs. The number of treatments will vary among each individual or condition. The best acupuncture is painless despite popular belief. Many patients even report being more relaxed after receiving treatment. Acupuncture is a safe, alternative treatment for pain. It has fewer side effects than medications you may be taking to relieve your pain.
Acupuncture is a way of balancing the body. It uses thin needles placed at specific points in the body. Our Licensed Acupuncturist is trained to know where to locate these points for the related condition or symptom. When these specific points are stimulated, your body’s function improves and begins a self-healing process. An acupuncture session will typically last 30 minutes. Our Licensed Acupuncturist will develop a treatment plan will be established based on your specific needs. The number of treatments will vary among each individual or condition. The best acupuncture is painless despite popular belief. Many patients even report being more relaxed after receiving treatment. Acupuncture is a safe, alternative treatment for pain. It has fewer side effects than medications you may be taking to relieve your pain.
What does a typical session look like?
A typical session begins after your initial visit to assess your health condition and goals. Before you start any treatment plan, it is important to know the benefits and risks to make sure it is the right choice for you. Our Acupuncturist will place the sterile needles in specific points of the body. The needles will be left for a short period of time. This allows the body a chance to balance and start healing itself. The needles will then be removed. You are recommended to avoid any strenuous activity following your acupuncture treatment session and return to normal daily activities the next day. It is recommended to drink plenty of water to help in the detoxifying process.
A typical session begins after your initial visit to assess your health condition and goals. Before you start any treatment plan, it is important to know the benefits and risks to make sure it is the right choice for you. Our Acupuncturist will place the sterile needles in specific points of the body. The needles will be left for a short period of time. This allows the body a chance to balance and start healing itself. The needles will then be removed. You are recommended to avoid any strenuous activity following your acupuncture treatment session and return to normal daily activities the next day. It is recommended to drink plenty of water to help in the detoxifying process.
When should you consider Acupuncture?
Acupuncture has been gaining popularity in the U.S. even though it has been around for thousands of years. Acupuncture should be considered as a potential alternative to pain medications or steroid treatments. It is also a “complementary” medicine meaning it can be used along with other treatments like spinal adjustments. What conditions can Acupuncture help treat? Even though acupuncture has been around for thousands of years, it has started gaining popularity recently. More and more people are turning to alternative care as the success of this industry grows. The best acupuncture relieves many symptoms and problems. It has long been known to alleviate chronic pain. It is especially beneficial for back and neck pain, osteoarthritis, chronic headaches and shoulder pain. Acupuncture has also been known to relieve other symptoms including, but not limited to:
Acupuncture has been gaining popularity in the U.S. even though it has been around for thousands of years. Acupuncture should be considered as a potential alternative to pain medications or steroid treatments. It is also a “complementary” medicine meaning it can be used along with other treatments like spinal adjustments. What conditions can Acupuncture help treat? Even though acupuncture has been around for thousands of years, it has started gaining popularity recently. More and more people are turning to alternative care as the success of this industry grows. The best acupuncture relieves many symptoms and problems. It has long been known to alleviate chronic pain. It is especially beneficial for back and neck pain, osteoarthritis, chronic headaches and shoulder pain. Acupuncture has also been known to relieve other symptoms including, but not limited to:
- Allergy Symptoms
- Anxiety
- Digestion
- Infertility
- Low Back Pain
- Menstrual Cramps
- Migraine Headaches
- Neck Pain
- Sleep disorders
- Smoking Cessation
- Stress
- Weight Loss
The World Health Organization also recognizes the following conditions as having benefited from acupuncture treatments:
• High and low blood pressure
• Morning sickness
• Arthritis
• Dental pain
• Labor inducer
• Reduces the risk of stroke
Acupuncture has also been effective in reducing symptoms of nausea and vomiting due to cancer treatments. Many patients get acupuncture concurrently with their cancer treatments. With the growing opioid epidemic, more physicians are turning to a more natural approach for pain relief. Some physicians prefer acupuncture over prescription medicine due to the low risk of complications and adverse side effects.
What are the risks?
Although acupuncture is generally safe and serious problems are rare, there are some risks and concerns associated with the procedure. Acupuncture needs to be carefully administered if you have certain conditions such as bleeding disorder, taking blood thinners, or diabetes. It is crucial to visit a licensed acupuncturist with experience when receiving acupuncture for proper evaluation of your condition and safety. All acupuncture treatment at our clinic will be customized to meet your individual needs with appropriate care necessary for your conditions.
Although acupuncture is generally safe and serious problems are rare, there are some risks and concerns associated with the procedure. Acupuncture needs to be carefully administered if you have certain conditions such as bleeding disorder, taking blood thinners, or diabetes. It is crucial to visit a licensed acupuncturist with experience when receiving acupuncture for proper evaluation of your condition and safety. All acupuncture treatment at our clinic will be customized to meet your individual needs with appropriate care necessary for your conditions.
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How long will it take for me to see result?
Everyone with similar symptom may respond differently since acupuncture will also address the root not only the symptom. Some may experience immediate improvements whereas others will need multiple visits to see measurable results depending on the length of time your condition has been, severity of your condition, or condition of your body that can respond to the help of acupuncture treatment.
Everyone with similar symptom may respond differently since acupuncture will also address the root not only the symptom. Some may experience immediate improvements whereas others will need multiple visits to see measurable results depending on the length of time your condition has been, severity of your condition, or condition of your body that can respond to the help of acupuncture treatment.
Do you provide Dry-needling?
“Dry-needling” is a term non-acupuncturist(usually physical therapist) used to practice a type of acupuncture technique with fraction of training required to become licensed acupuncturist. Dry-needling is one type of acupuncture needling technique with a different name. So, if you are interested, please, let us know so your problem can be better addressed with more options.
“Dry-needling” is a term non-acupuncturist(usually physical therapist) used to practice a type of acupuncture technique with fraction of training required to become licensed acupuncturist. Dry-needling is one type of acupuncture needling technique with a different name. So, if you are interested, please, let us know so your problem can be better addressed with more options.