What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a whole-self or holistic healthcare technique that comes from the practice of Chinese Medicine. Trained practitioners use the insertion of fine, sterile needles into the skin in order to stimulate specific points on the body. Each acupuncture point corresponds to both external and internal parts of the human body and by design the needles promote recovery and healing of the body as a whole, helping to alleviate symptoms and improve health.
Who Could Benefit From It?
As both a form of treatment and prevention, most people have atleast one issue that could be helped with acupuncture. Some of the most common conditions are:
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Chronic back and neck pain
Fatigue and low energy Headaches and Migraines Arthritis and Inflammation Muscle spasms and repetitive strains |
Anxiety and Depression
Hormonal Imbalances Digestive problems Allergies and sinus problems Sleep problems |
Is Acupuncture Safe?
When receiving treatment from a trained and licensed practitioner, acupuncture is a safe treatment for many conditions. The needles are used in a clean environment, are sterile and disposible. Although small needles are used, the treatment is typically pain free and has almost no negative side effects. Acupuncture is offered as a part of treatment options, considered a complimentary treatment method, which is recommended typically with other forms of therapy such as massage therapy, exercise and healthy eating habits.
Acupuncture Points
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, there are specific points along the body that are important for balancing the body's energy, or life force, called "qi" or "chi". This energy balance is believed to be responsible for whether a person is healthy or sick and the points are the specific areas that acupuncture treatments are focused to help restore this balance of energy.
There are 14 channels, or meridians on the body with hundreds of points along each meridian where these acupuncture points are located. They exist on the hands, arms, feet, back, legs and even the head. By gently and lightly inserting fine needles into these certain points, the chi or energy flow will be stimulated and the person's healing systems will be activated and recovery and balance will occur. Some of the major acupuncture meridians are:
There are 14 channels, or meridians on the body with hundreds of points along each meridian where these acupuncture points are located. They exist on the hands, arms, feet, back, legs and even the head. By gently and lightly inserting fine needles into these certain points, the chi or energy flow will be stimulated and the person's healing systems will be activated and recovery and balance will occur. Some of the major acupuncture meridians are:
- Liver Meridian
- Lung Meridian
- Heart Meridian
- Stomach Meridian
- Kidney Meridian
- Spleen Meridian
What To Expect
Acupuncture is a manual therapy done by a clinically trained practitioner who uses techniques to stimulate specific points of the body, most often using needles but it can also be done by hand. The needles are carefully inserted shallowly into the skin, which is typically painless and the practitioner can use anywhere from 10-20 needles or more depending on the treatment plan. Acupressure is a massage-like technique that the practitioner uses to squeeze and stimulate the points of the body that promote the flow of energy and the body's natural healing processes. Electro-acupuncture uses a light electrical current to flow through the needles to stimulate energy flow and has also been used widely for treatment of pain.
Before the treatment, your practitioner will review your health goals and history, typically look at your tongue and take your pulse. In most treatments the patient will lay down and relax while the needles remain in, for about 20-30 minutes but it can vary by person. When the treatment ends, the patient may feel relief immediately or it may take some time. Your practitioner will review your treatment plan and any other recommendations for further treatments.
Nervous of needles? Many patients are surprised to experience less anxiety around the concept of needles, particularly the tiny acupuncture needles after their first treatment. We encourage people to ask questions and always engage in educating and empowering those seeking better health and wellness.
**PLEASE NOTE ACUPUNCTURE SERVICES AT SOMATA ARE OFFERED BY OUR CHIROPRACTOR AND ARE BILLED AS CHIROPRACTIC NOT ACUPUNCTURE.
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Before the treatment, your practitioner will review your health goals and history, typically look at your tongue and take your pulse. In most treatments the patient will lay down and relax while the needles remain in, for about 20-30 minutes but it can vary by person. When the treatment ends, the patient may feel relief immediately or it may take some time. Your practitioner will review your treatment plan and any other recommendations for further treatments.
Nervous of needles? Many patients are surprised to experience less anxiety around the concept of needles, particularly the tiny acupuncture needles after their first treatment. We encourage people to ask questions and always engage in educating and empowering those seeking better health and wellness.
**PLEASE NOTE ACUPUNCTURE SERVICES AT SOMATA ARE OFFERED BY OUR CHIROPRACTOR AND ARE BILLED AS CHIROPRACTIC NOT ACUPUNCTURE.
#THISiswhatbetterfeelslike
