Acupuncture
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Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese method used to relieve some health conditions and symptoms, such as pain. An acupuncturist inserts very thin steel needles into the patient’s skin at multiple “acupoints.” The needles rebalance the body’s energy, or qi, and prompt the body to release natural chemicals to fight the illness or symptom. Acupuncture is a treatment that uses very thin steel needles inserted into the skin to stimulate specific points in the body. The goal is to relieve a health condition or symptom, such as pain. The practice comes from traditional Chinese medicine. Scientific studies have confirmed its effectiveness for some conditions.
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Why it's Done?
Acupuncture can treat many types of the health issues. Most often, people use it to relieve chronic (long-term) pain, such as:
- Arthritis
- Back Pain, Neck Pain or Muscle Pain
- Headaches and Migraines
- Knee Pain
- Menstrual Cramps
- Sports Injuries
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What You Can Expect?
An acupuncture session may take up to 60 minutes, although some appointments may be much shorter. A common treatment plan for a single complaint would typically involve one or two treatments a week. The number of treatments will depend on the condition being treated and its severity. In general, it’s common to receive 6 to 8 treatments.
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Each person who performs acupuncture has a unique style, often blending aspects of Eastern and Western approaches to medicine. To determine the type of acupuncture treatment that will help you the most, your practitioner may ask you about your symptoms, behaviours and lifestyle. He or she may also closely examine, the parts of your body that are painful, the shape, coating and colour of your tongue, The colour of your face, The strength, rhythm and quality of the pulse in your wrist.
The Results
Acupuncture points are believed to stimulate the central nervous system. This, in turn, releases chemicals into the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These biochemical changes may stimulate the body’s natural healing abilities and promote physical and emotional well-being.
Why Choose Use
Other conditions acupuncture may help with include:
- Cancer and Cancer Treatment Side Effects
- Face Pain and Other Nerve Discomfort
- Immune System Problems
- Infertility
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Menopause and Hot Flashes
- Pregnancy Discomforts
- Repetitive Strain Disorders and Overuse Syndrome
