Acupuncture

What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture, simply stated, is a health science, which is used to successfully treat both pain and dysfunction in the body.

At first glimpse, Acupuncture appears strange, as its primary notoriety is the utilization needles placed in the skin at various locations to relieve pain or affect a body part.

Early Chinese physicians discovered there is an energy network traversing just below the surface of the skin which communicates from the exterior to the internal organs and structures at over 1,000 Acupoints on the body. When this vital energy becomes blocked or weakened an effect in a body system or anatomic location becomes evident.

Stimulation of one or a combination of key Acupoints on the body may restore harmony to the affected area. Treating these conditions with herbs is often used as an adjunct to the acupuncture.

What is Meridian Therapy?

Meridian therapy is the accepted name employed by those who practice the principle of Acupuncture without the use of a penetrating needle. Many practitioners use electronic stimulation, laser beam or pressure massage to treat an Acupoint.

How does it work?

Far too often in the medical professions, a patient is told after extensive examination,

  • "There is nothing wrong."
  • "It's all in your head." or,
  • "You'll have to live with it."

    The examining doctor is unable to find the cause of the problem and has little else to tell the patient. The human body's energy flow courses over twelve meridians or channels that are normally well balanced. If a disruption of energy flow exists, it can alter the entire system, producing pain or symptoms in the body.

    If we were to compare a 175-pound man on one end of a seesaw and a 45-pound child on the other end, it becomes obvious the seesaw would be "broken." The heavier person would be sitting on the ground and the lighter would be dangling in the air. Although the seesaw is producing a symptom of being broken - extensive examination would not reveal anything wrong with the seesaw. The obvious answer is in the balance. Correction of the balance corrects the problem. This is Acupuncture's goal - to restore normalcy to the body's energy balance by utilizing a combination of Acupoints located on the twelve meridians.

    Is treatment painful?

    Most people compare the sensation as "less than a mosquito bite." The needles are very slender and four can fit in a hypodermic needle. A phenomenon referred to as TEHCHI occurs when the energy is contacted which creates a heaviness or tingling.

    How many treatments are useful?

    Some patients notice immediate improvement, whereas others may not notice an effect until the seventh or eighth visit. Researchers agree the usual number of treatments is between eight and sixteen. The usual frequency is 2-4 times per week.

    What conditions are accepted?

  • Acute and chronic pain relief
  • Migraine
  • Tension cluster and sinus headaches
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia
  • Bladder dysfunction
  • Bed wetting
  • Cervical pain
  • Mid-back pain
  • Low shoulder
  • Tennis elbow
  • Post-operative pain relief
  • Gastric problems

  • Asthma
  • Allergies
  • Skin conditions
  • Smoking addiction
  • Drug and alcohol addiction
  • Abnormal blood pressure
  • Fatigue
  • Anxiety
  • Neurologic syndrome
  • Various eye problems
  • Weight control
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    ... and more.

    This is only a partial list of the numerous conditions Acupuncture has been credited with helping.

    Is acupuncture expensive?

    The cost of Acupuncture treatment varies in different parts of the country. However, the average appears to be between $25 and $60 per treatment. Some insurance companies are recognizing its benefits and offer coverage. Our office charges $30 for the examination and $30 for the treatments (prices subject to change).

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