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- How does acupuncture work?
- Is acupuncture painful?
- What should I feel
before and after treatments?
- How many treatments will
I need?
- What conditions does acupuncture
effectively treat?
How does acupuncture work?
Acupuncture is the insertion of thin stainless steel
needles through the skin at specific sites to regulate the
body's energies. According to Traditional Chinese Medical
Theory, qi, or energy, flows throughout the body in a network
of channel and meridians. Acupuncture serves to harmonize
and distribute the qi to areas of the body that contain blockages
or deficiencies. Acupuncture activates the body’s immune
system to address the imbalances/diseases.
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Is acupuncture painful?
We use sterile, single use, disposable needles. Acupuncture
needles are very fine, about a hair’s width and when
inserted by a skilled practitioner cause minimal to no pain.
These needles are much smaller than the hollow shaft needles
used by western medical practitioners. When the needle is
inserted the patient may feel nothing or slight pinching sensation.
Any pain should subside within a few seconds after insertion.
Sensation after needle insertion varies widely. Heaviness
around needle, tingling or electric flowing are some common
sensations experienced. These sensations represent acupuncture
points and channels being activated.
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What should I feel during and after treatments?
During the treatment, the experience varies depending upon
the nature of the condition. Some patient feel relaxed, others
feel energized. Many patients will go to sleep, while others
will enter into a meditative state. After the treatment, you
should notice the peak effect of the acupuncture within 24
to 48 hours.
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How many treatments will I need?
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What conditions does acupuncture effectively treat?
Currently, the NIH has determined that acupuncture is effective
in treating over 40 different disease categories. Following
is a list of illnesses and conditions for which acupuncture
has been proven to be effective. It is possible to treat these
and many other conditions with acupuncture and Chinese medicine.
- Addictions
- Allergies
- Ankle Swelling
- Arm and Shoulder Pain
- Arthritis
- Attention Deficit Disorder
- Back Pain
- Bed Wetting
- Blood Pressure
- Bronchial Conditions
- Bursitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Circulatory Issues
- Colds
- Colitis
- Constipation
- Cough
- Depression
- Detox
- Diarrhea
- Diverticulitis
- Dizziness
- Emphysema
- Fatigue
- Feet
- Fibromyalgia
- Flu
- Gall Bladder Disorders
- Gas
- Gynecological Concerns
- Hay Fever
- Headache
- Heart Problems
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- Hemorrhoids
- Hip Pain
- Immune System Deficiency
- Indigestion
- Infertility
- Injuries
- Insomnia
- Joint Pain
- Kidney Problems
- Knee Pain
- Leg Pain, Cramps
- Liver Problems
- Neck Pain, Stiffness
- Nervousness
- Neuralgia
- Pain
- Pleurisy
- PMS
- Pregnancy Symptoms
- Prostate Problems
- Rheumatism
- Sciatica
- Shingles
- Shoulder Pain
- Sinus Trouble
- Skin Problems
- Sports Injuries
- Stomach Problems
- Sore Throat
- Thyroid Conditions
- Ulcers
- Urinary Problems
- Whiplash
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If you are wondering if acupuncture can help you with a different
or specific condition, you can call our clinic to speak with
one of the acupuncturists directly.
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