Frequently Asked Questions (and some myths....answered :)
Question: Is Acupuncture painful? Absolutely not so! Done correctly, acupuncture should not hurt. There can be mild sensation felt when the thin sterile needle punctures the surface of the skin. That sense is very brief. You should feel very relaxed and peaceful during treatment, as acupuncture stimulates release of endorphins (your brain's own opiates) and calms the nervous system.
QUESTION: Are the needles safe? Yes! All needles are disposable, completely sterile and safe.
How many treatments will I need? This depends entirely upon your particular problem, its duration and severity. Patients seeking pain relief are usually amazed at the effectiveness felt from the first treatment! Typically acute (new) conditions resolve much faster than chronic (long-term) conditions.
How does acupuncture work? Just as blood runs through vessels, your essential energy (called Qi, pronounced "chee") runs through a similar network of channels. At specific points along each channel the qi is accessible. The goal of acupuncture is to maximize the flow of your qi for full functioning of all organs and tissues. Where it is blocked, there is usually pain or altered sensation, and decreased flow of qi to organs and tissue along the channel.
Chinese medicine has a rich history of treating just about anything! Known for eliminating PAIN, acupuncture and its associated modalities, cupping, gua sha, electro-acupuncture and needleless micro-current therapy are also quite capable of restoring weakened or overly stressed organ systems. But, lets talk PAIN first: Acute injuries heal faster with acupuncture treatment. For instance, if you develop frozen shoulder, the sooner you get treatment the faster it can heal. But let say you wait 6 months and nothing seems to help it. Well, you are in luck! Long-standing pain syndromes are the "Forte" of acupuncture! Any orthopedic problem can be helped with acupuncture. Even if a patient does need surgical correction, acupuncture can greatly reduce their pain, lessen local inflammation and increase micro-circulation all elements which greatly enhances their recovery rate and range of motion post surgery. Top-end and progressive surgery centers are increasingly adding acupuncture to their list of treatments.
QUESTION: Are the needles safe? Yes! All needles are disposable, completely sterile and safe.
How many treatments will I need? This depends entirely upon your particular problem, its duration and severity. Patients seeking pain relief are usually amazed at the effectiveness felt from the first treatment! Typically acute (new) conditions resolve much faster than chronic (long-term) conditions.
How does acupuncture work? Just as blood runs through vessels, your essential energy (called Qi, pronounced "chee") runs through a similar network of channels. At specific points along each channel the qi is accessible. The goal of acupuncture is to maximize the flow of your qi for full functioning of all organs and tissues. Where it is blocked, there is usually pain or altered sensation, and decreased flow of qi to organs and tissue along the channel.
Chinese medicine has a rich history of treating just about anything! Known for eliminating PAIN, acupuncture and its associated modalities, cupping, gua sha, electro-acupuncture and needleless micro-current therapy are also quite capable of restoring weakened or overly stressed organ systems. But, lets talk PAIN first: Acute injuries heal faster with acupuncture treatment. For instance, if you develop frozen shoulder, the sooner you get treatment the faster it can heal. But let say you wait 6 months and nothing seems to help it. Well, you are in luck! Long-standing pain syndromes are the "Forte" of acupuncture! Any orthopedic problem can be helped with acupuncture. Even if a patient does need surgical correction, acupuncture can greatly reduce their pain, lessen local inflammation and increase micro-circulation all elements which greatly enhances their recovery rate and range of motion post surgery. Top-end and progressive surgery centers are increasingly adding acupuncture to their list of treatments.