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Acupuncture Therapy
What Does Acupuncture Do?
Contemporary acupuncture is utilized to stimulate peripheral nerves, facilitating the modulation of pain and dysfunction within the nervous system.
Physiologically, the benefits of acupuncture may include:
• Increased perfusion and blood flow to the area or tissue, a process known as "reflex vasodilation," which enhances the delivery of blood, oxygen, and nutrients to aid in the healing of injured tissues.
• Restoration and regulation of motor activity and strength.
• Facilitation of normal muscle recruitment patterns.
• Enhancement of tissue healing.
• Reduction of adhesions between tissues resulting from injuries, whether due to repetitive strain or trauma.
According to Western medicine, it is proposed that acupuncture exerts its effects by regulating the nervous system. This therapy prompts the body to produce its own natural pain-relieving chemicals called "endorphins." These substances function similarly to morphine, binding to opiate receptor sites throughout the nervous system to block pathways that transmit pain signals from the body to the brain, ultimately providing pain relief, promoting relaxation, and restoring internal regulatory systems.
What Are Some Benefits of Acupuncture?
• Reduction and relief from pain.
• Accelerated recovery from injuries, illnesses, and surgeries.
• Encouragement of natural, drug-free healing.
• Improvement in mood and energy levels.
• Enhanced function in the affected area.
What Can I Expect From An Acupuncture Treatment?
During an acupuncture session, a thin acupuncture needle is inserted into specific points on the body to achieve therapeutic effects without the injection of any drugs. The needles themselves generate the benefits of acupuncture.
Does Acupuncture Hurt?
The goal of acupuncture is to provide 'painless needle insertion.' Many patients report not feeling the insertion of the needle. However, if the tissue is tender and certain target areas are treated, a brief sensation at the insertion site may be experienced.
Other Acupuncture Techniques: Electro-Acupuncture
In certain situations, electro-acupuncture techniques are employed. This method involves electrically stimulating the needles using various frequencies and voltages via a battery-powered device connected with small clips. Low-frequency stimulation (2-4 Hz) results in gradual pain relief that can persist for hours or days and often accumulates with repeated treatments. High-frequency stimulation (80-200 Hz) offers immediate pain-blocking effects but typically does not last beyond stimulation. Electro-acupuncture significantly enhances acupuncture's effects on the Central Nervous System.
What Are Some Conditions That Acupuncture Can Treat?
Acupuncture can address a wide range of musculoskeletal pain, including back pain, headaches, nerve pain, and knee pain, among others! Additionally, it is effective for treating anxiety, insomnia, digestive issues, menstrual irregularities, weight management, and infertility. As Chiropractors, our education and emphasis are primarily on the neuromusculoskeletal aspect.