Acupuncture

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Targeting specific points along meridian pathways defined by the ancient Chinese, this modality of treatment uses needles, lasers or TENS to stimulated areas which influence pain and tissue healing in the body.

ACUPUNCTURE: WHAT IS IT?

Acupuncture is a method of encouraging the body to promote natural healing and to improve functioning. This is done by inserting needles and applying heat or electrical stimulation at very precise acupuncture points.

HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE WORK?

The classical Chinese explanation is that channels of energy run in regular patterns through the body and over its surface. These energy channels, called meridians, are like rivers flowing through the body to irrigate and nourish the tissues. An obstruction in the movement of these energy rivers is like a dam that backs up in others.

The meridians can be influenced by needling the acupuncture points; the acupuncture needles unblock the obstructions at the dams, and reestablish the regular flow through the meridians. Acupuncture treatments can therefore help the body's internal organs to correct imbalances in their digestion, absorption, and energy production activities, and in the circulation of their energy through the meridians.

The modern scientific explanation is that needling the acupuncture points stimulates the nervous system to release chemicals in the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These chemicals will either change the experience of pain, or they will trigger the release of other chemicals and hormones which influence the body's own internal regulating system.

The improved energy and biochemical balance produced by acupuncture results in stimulating the body's natural healing abilities, and in promoting physical and emotional well-being.

WHAT IS THE SCOPE OF MEDICAL ACUPUNCTURE?

Medical acupuncture is a system which can influence three areas of health care:

  • pain relief, promotion of health and well-being,
  • prevention of illness,
  • treatment of various medical conditions.

Conditions Treated by Acupuncture include:

  • Anxiety & Depression
  • Arthritis, Tendonitis, & Joint pain
  • Asthma & Allergies
  • Auto Injuries
  • Bladder and Kidney Infections
  • Cardiac Palpitations (Irregular Heartbeat)
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Common Cold & Influenza
  • Degenerative Disk Disorders
  • Diet, Nutrition, & Weight Control
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Headaches & Migraines
  • Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
  • Indigestion, Gas, Bloating, Constipation
  • Insomnia
  • Menopause Symptoms
  • Musculoskeletal pain
  • Nausea
  • Neuropathy
  • Orthopedic Conditions
  • Pain
  • PMS & Menstrual Irregularity
  • Smoking Addiction
  • Sports Injuries
  • Tension / Stress Syndromes
  • Tinnitus
  • Work Injuries