Acupuncture is a form of Traditional Chinese medicine that utilizes very fine, sterile, single-use needles to specific points along your body’s meridians. Qi, or the body’s life force, flows along these energetic pathways, and when inserted properly and within a specifically targeted, harmonious group of points, numerous peer-reviewed studies shows many health conditions can be alleviated, such as:
- Headaches and migraines
- Low back pain and sciatica
- Neck pain
- Dental pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Insomnia
- Menstrual cramps and irregularities
- Joint pain
- Anxiety and depression
- Gastrointestinal issues
- Smoking cessation
Many people who are new to acupuncture are worried about the pain or anxiety that develops from needles, but these extremely small needles that only illicit a brief sensation in discomfort in only particularly tender areas. There is no lasting pain or discomfort. Your treatments are 30 minutes, and during this time your body induces itself into parasympathetic response- or “rest and digest.” This is a wonderfully relaxing modality that genuinely helps many symptoms resolve.
Acupuncture FAQs
Acupuncture, a key component of traditional Chinese medicine, has grown increasingly popular among Western health care providers. This treatment involves inserting very fine, sterile, and single-use needles into specific points on your body.
According to Chinese medicine, your life force (qi) flows along energetic pathways (meridians) in your body. When acupuncture needles are inserted into particular points along these meridians, it restores balance to your energy flow.
Acupuncture provides safe and drug-free relief from pain that’s associated with a wide variety of chronic health conditions like arthritis. At Inclusive Natural Medicine, Dr. Schneller uses acupuncture to treat many problems, including:
- Headaches and migraines
- Low back pain
- Sciatica
- Neck pain
- Dental pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Insomnia
- Menstrual cramps
- Osteoarthritis symptoms
- Anxiety and depression
- Gastrointestinal issues
If you’re a cigarette smoker trying to quit, acupuncture is also an effective treatment for smoking cessation.
Numerous peer-reviewed studies in the United States show acupuncture to be a valid and useful treatment for many common conditions, including:
- Knee pain from osteoarthritis
- Low back pain
- Tension headaches
- Migraines
For optimal relief, Dr. Schneller may recommend combining acupuncture with other treatments, like chiropractic care and massage therapy.
During your first acupuncture appointment at Inclusive Natural Medicine, Dr. Schneller spends time with you discussing your specific concerns.
She reviews your medical history and symptoms and may also check physical signs, like the pulse in your wrist or the appearance of your tongue.
Then, she carefully inserts tiny sterile needles into specific points on your skin. The needles don’t go in very deep, so most people don’t feel pain. However, you may experience a brief sensation of discomfort when treating a particularly tender area.
You relax on a comfortable table while the treatment takes effect. Depending on your needs, this may take 20-30 minutes. After that, Dr. Schneller returns to remove the needles. You shouldn’t bleed or feel pain after acupuncture, but a small drop of blood or mild redness at the treatment site is normal.
To learn more about the benefits of acupuncture, call Inclusive Natural Medicine or book an appointment online today.
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