Acupuncture
What is Acupuncture ?
How does Acupuncture work
TCM explains that health is the result of a harmonious balance of the complementary extremes of yin and yang of the life force known as Qi, pronounced “chi.” Advocates believe that illness is the consequence of an imbalance of these forces.
According to TCM, Qi flows through meridians, or pathways, in the human body. These meridians and energy flows are accessible through 361 acupuncture points in the body. Inserting needles into these points with appropriate combinations will bring the energy flow back into balance.
Many acupuncture points are at sites where stimulation can affect the activity of multiple sensory neurons. These sites are also known as receptive fields.
The physical stimulation of needle insertion at these sites may affect pain processing in the central nervous system and muscles and increase blood flow to certain parts of the body.
Conditions Treated with Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a flexible form of treatment that can target numerous health concerns at once, including:
- Chemotherapy-induced and postoperative nausea and vomiting
- Dental pain
- Fibromyalgia Headaches, including tension headaches and migraines
- Labor pain
- Lower back, Neck and Knee pain
- Osteoarthritis Menstrual cramps Respiratory disorders, such as allergic rhinitis
- Tennis elbow
- Weight management
- Anti-aging support
What to Expect During and After Acupuncture Treatment
Acupuncture points are located throughout the body, and sometimes the best points for treatment may be far from the specific area of discomfort. Your acupuncturist will explain the planned treatment areas and may ask you to remove clothing in certain areas; a gown, towel, or sheet will be provided for privacy. You'll lie comfortably on a padded table as the procedure begins, involving the following steps:
- Needle Insertion: Very thin needles are inserted at various depths at targeted points. Most people experience little to no discomfort; some may feel a mild ache when the needle reaches the desired depth. A typical session involves 5 to 20 needles.
- Needle Manipulation: To enhance the treatment, the practitioner may gently manipulate, twirl, or apply heat or mild electrical pulses to the needles.
- Needle Removal: After about 10 to 15 minutes, the needles are removed with minimal or no discomfort.
Some people feel relaxed and others feel energized after an acupuncture treatment. But not everyone responds to acupuncture. If your symptoms don’t begin to improve within a few weeks, acupuncture may not be right for you.
Acupuncture Results!
The benefits of acupuncture are sometimes difficult to measure, but many people find it helpful as a means to control a variety of painful conditions.
Several studies, however, indicate that some types of simulated acupuncture appear to work just as well as real acupuncture. There’s also evidence that acupuncture works best in people who expect it to work.
Acupuncture has few side effects, so it may be worth a try if you’re having trouble controlling pain with more-conventional methods
Pricing For Acupuncture
1 session
$150
10 sessions
$1400
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