ACUPUNCTURE
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What is Acupuncture? How does it work?
In the classic Chinese explanation there are channels of energy running in a regular pattern throughout the body and over the surface of the skin.
These energy channels are known as Meridians. The best way to describe these meridians is to picture rivers of energy flowing throughout the body irrigating and nourishing the tissue & organs of the body. When an obstruction occurs (think of a dam in a river) then the flow of energy is slowed down or even blocked thus causing a shortage to the target tissue and a back upflow occurs to others.
Meridians are influenced by needling of the acupuncture points. The acupuncture needles unblock the obstruction and thus re-establish the energy flow.
What is the difference in having a Doctor of Chiropractic perform Acupuncture verse an acupuncturist?
Acupuncture is a very old medical art, so there many learning and practice approaches. Acupuncture performed by a Chiropractor who has been trained and licensed in Western medicine along with a thorough training in acupuncture as a specialty practice can use one or the other approach, or a combination of both as the need arises, to treat your condition.
Acupuncture is often associated with pain control, but in the hands of a well-trained practioner there are much broader applications. Acupuncture can be effective as the only treatment, or as a support, or adjunct to other medical treatments.
What conditions are treated by Acupuncture?
The World Health Organization (WHO) lists the following conditions as being appropriately treated with Acupuncture.
| Musculoskeletal | Neurological | Gastrointestinal |
| Arthritis | Headaches | Acute/Chronic Gastritis |
| Neck/Back pain | Migraine headaches | Ulcers (duodenal) |
| Muscle cramping | Dizziness | Colitis |
| Frozen shoulder | Vertigo | Constipation |
| Sciatica | Intercostal neuralgia | Hiccups |
| Ear/Nose/Throat | Gynecological | Addictive behaviors |
| Toothache | Infertility (co-manage) | Stop smoking |
| Tinnitus (ringing) | PMS symptoms | Substance abuse |
| Sinusitis | Irregular periods | Weight loss |
How many treatments will I need?
The number of treatments will differ from person to person. Complex or long-standing conditions may take one to two treatments per week for several months.Acute problems generally take fewer visits.
What do Acupuncture needles feel like?
Acupuncture needles are very thin, solid and are made from stainless steel. The needle point is very smooth (not hollow like a hypodermic needle) and insertion is not painful like an injection or drawing of blood. The risk to bruising & skin irritation is less than when using a hollow needle.
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