About Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a powerful medical practice for the treatment of pain. It’s an alternative to medication, a tool for recovery, and a path to wellness. Acupuncture is performed by stimulating the flow of energy known as “Qi” in various areas of the body. When Qi is obstructed in the body, it creates pain,allows the build up of pathogens, and causes other physical and mental issues. Acupuncture relieves these problems by promoting the natural and healthy flow of Qi throughout the body.
Acupuncture originated in ancient China, where it is now a key component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Many Western practitioners also recognize acupuncture as helpful method of stimulating nerves, muscles, and connective tissue, which help boost the body’s natural pain-relief mechanisms, called endorphins. Scientific research and vast numbers of studies show that acupuncture is an effective method of treating acute and chronic pain.
Many patients at Emerald Rehabilitation and Wellness seek acupuncture to treat their acute or chronic pain in areas like the lower back, neck, and shoulders. Patients also look to acupuncture to help relieve migraines, stress, insomnia, and chronic headaches. The relief acupuncture provides helps patients avoid pain management via drugs or injections like NSAIDs, ASAs, analgesics, or corticosteroids.
Acupuncture is a powerful alternative medical treatment because it doesn’t just reduce pain, but it heals by providing stimulation. While Western medicine treatments like opioid medications or injections often require higher and higher doses to keep up with pain and provide relief, acupuncture doesn’t rely on chemicals to achieve the pain reduction and healing patients with acute and chronic pain need.
Digestion
Does eating leave you feeling bloated and nauseous? Do you suffer from constipation, loose stool, or painful heartburn?
Gynecology
Do cramps make you double-over in pain? Do your emotions feel out of control before or during your period?
Allergies
Are you hit hard by seasonal or environmental allergies? Allergies are caused by imbalances and weaknesses in your immune system.
Dermatology
Dealing with breakouts, dry skin, or fine lines and wrinkles? Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years as an aesthetic
Stress, Anxiety, Insomnia
Does stress and anxiety keep you up at night or cause you upsetting nightmares? Acupuncture is a proven treatment for reducing the symptoms
Migraine and Headache
Are you one of the millions of people who suffer from painful headaches and migraines? Research has shown that acupuncture
Chronic Muscle Injury
Do you suffer from back,neck, or shoulder pain caused from sports injury, traumatic injury, or bad habits?
Automobile Injuries
Has a car accident left you with aches and pains? The sudden and violence force created by many car accidents can cause whiplash,