WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE THERAPY?

Acupuncture is a common therapy originating from Asia and has been adapted with Chiropractic care. Acupuncture uses small metal needles ranging in lengths which are then activated through gentle movements from the practitioner or with stim.  Traditional Chinese medicine tells that there are more than 2,000 acupuncture points in the human body that are responsible for the bodies health. The needles are placed in these various acupuncture points to stimulate certain healing processes.

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WHAT DOES ACUPUNCTURE DO?

Acupuncture is used to stimulate the nervous system. This stimulation can cause the release of biochemicals or hormones that can stimulate the bodies natural healing capabilities. This stimulation can promote physical and emotional well-being. The National Institute of Healing shows that acupuncture is helpful in treating headaches, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, addiction, carpel tunnel, low back pain and other conditions. 

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WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM ACUPUNTURE?

Traditional acupuncture is beneficial to all patients, even those with heart conditions and pace makers. The combination of both chiropractic treatment and acupuncture has created a new treatment protocol for both physical and emotional pain. 

CUPPING ACUPUNCTURE

This form of acupuncture utilizes vacuum cups that are placed over the acupuncture points to increase blood and energy Chi flow. Cupping is used for fibromyalgia, muscle spasms, postural imbalances and musculo-skeletal pain.