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What is acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a precise peripheral nerve stimulation technique that inserts needles into defined sites. It applied evidence-based concepts of acupuncture to relieve pain, alter movement patterns and improve performance.

 

Needles are stimulated manually or with electricity for therapeutic purposes. 

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Acupuncture stimulates the nervous system to put the mechanisms of healing into action.

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Acupuncture is a safe and effective method of treatment. Most patients feel minimal to no discomfort as the needles are inserted.

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What are the proven benefits of acupuncture?

  • Pain relief

  • Reduced Inflammation

  • Improved Circulation

  • Stress Reduction

  • Improved Nerve Conduction

  • Improved Range of Motion

  • Addiction Control

  • Improved Organ Function

What are the effects of acupuncture?

  • Interrupts transmission of pain from injury to the brain

  • Stimulates healing at sites of injury by stimulating the nervous system

  • Nervous system releases specific pain controlling and anti-inflammatory chemicals (c, serotonin, epinephrine)

  • Electrical current fatigues muscles to decrease spasm

  • Improved circulation flushed waste byproducts of inflammation which continues to irritate affect tissue

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