Acupuncture Treatment

Acupuncture is traditionally known as a Chinese medical technique in which needles are inserted at particular points on the body to stimulate for therapeutic purposes.  Acupuncture is also known to been practiced in China for more than 2,000 years, although many think it has been practiced for more than 4,000 years. However, it is documented that acupuncture is one of the oldest, most commonly used medical procedures in the world.

Acupuncture can be effective as the only treatment used, or as the support or adjunct to other medial treatment forms in many medical and surgical disorders.  Acupuncture needles are very thin and solid and are made from stainless steel.  Acupuncture can be effective as the only treatment used, or as the support or adjunct to other medial treatment forms in many medical and surgical disorders.  Acupuncture has been used in the treatment of alcoholism and substance abuse. 

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Acupuncture treatment is generally a very safe procedure.  Acupuncture is an effective and low-cost treatment for headaches and chronic pain, associated with problems like back injuries and arthritis.  Acupuncture is also thought to decrease pain by increasing the release of chemicals that block pain, called endorphins.  Acupuncture is most effective at treating chronic pain, such as headaches; menstrual cramps; and low back, neck, or muscle pain.  Acupuncture has also been successful in treating obesity and addictions such as nicotine or drugs. Acupuncture also may be useful for: Stroke rehabilitation, which involves re-learning skills that a person lost because of brain damage from a stroke. 

Talk with your doctor if you have other questions about the safety of acupuncture.  With more than twenty-nine years of practice in Acupuncture and Chinese herb medicine, our acupuncturists have dedicated their lives to understanding and promoting health care and healing with their main focus always being centered on the well being of our patients.

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