Acupuncture
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What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a system of healing, which has been
practiced in China and other Eastern countries for thousands
of years.
It is used to treat people with a wide range of illnesses
with a focus on improving the overall well-being of the
patient rather than the isolated treatment of specific
symptoms.
According to traditional Chinese philosophy, our health is
dependent on the body’s motivating energy - known as Qi -
moving in a smooth and balanced way through a series of
channels beneath the skin. When these become unbalanced,
illness may result.
By inserting fine needles into the channels of energy, an
acupuncturist can stimulate the body’s own healing response
and help restore its natural balance.
The flow of Qi can be disturbed by a number of factors,
including emotional states such as anxiety, stress, anger,
grief, poor nutrition, infections and trauma.
The principal aim of acupuncture in treating the whole person
is to recover the equilibrium between the physical, emotional
and spiritual aspects of the individual.
Does Acupuncture Hurt?
Most people who have had acupuncture would describe it as
virtually painless or far less painful than plucking out a hair.
The sensations that follow range from nothing at all, to mild
tingling, to slight numbness/achiness, to electrical pulsations
in areas distant from the site of insertion. All these
sensations usually subside once the needles are removed.
The needles used for acupuncture are much smaller that the
standard hypodermic needle, do not draw blood and are
solid, not hollow.
What is treatment like?
Most patients would say, "relaxing." Usually patients leave in
less discomfort and are more functional than when they
walked in. The needles typically remain inserted for about
12 minutes. Sometimes the effects are too subtle to
perceive, especially in the beginning of treatment. Yet after
5 to 10 treatments the improvements become more and
more apparent.
Is Acupuncture Safe?
If performed by a qualified, conscientious practitioner, yes.
Doctors of Chiropractic who perform acupuncture know the
human anatomy well, and insert needles in a safe fashion.
The instruments used to penetrate the skin are pre-
sterilized and disposable after a single use.
The practitioner is well aware of the concern over infectious
diseases, and takes every measure to insure cleanliness as
all health care professional do.
Bleeding rarely occurs, unless done so on purpose in specific
situations. Even then the amount is minimal and in no way
dangerous.
What Services Can a Practitioner of Oriental
Medicine/Acupuncture Provide?
Acupuncture, Acupressure/Massage, Therapeutic Exercises,
Breathing Exercises, Referrals.
What Can Acupuncture Help With?
Many people come to acupuncture for help with specific
symptoms or conditions. The World Health Organisation
endorses the use of acupuncture for the following conditions:
anxiety
depression
stress
arthritis
asthma
back pain
aches and pains
facial paralysis
infertility
menstrual problems
migraines
sciatica
many skin conditions and ulcers
weight control
morning sickness/nausea
stopping smoking/addictive behavior.
However, some people receive acupuncture treatment as a
preventive measure to strengthen their immune system or
because they feel unwell without having an identified illness.
It can also be used alongside conventional medicine in the
treatment of both acute and chronic disease. As with any
therapy, the response to acupuncture can vary from on
person to another.
Acupuncture is a system of healing, which has been
practiced in China and other Eastern countries for thousands
of years.
It is used to treat people with a wide range of illnesses
with a focus on improving the overall well-being of the
patient rather than the isolated treatment of specific
symptoms.
According to traditional Chinese philosophy, our health is
dependent on the body’s motivating energy - known as Qi -
moving in a smooth and balanced way through a series of
channels beneath the skin. When these become unbalanced,
illness may result.
By inserting fine needles into the channels of energy, an
acupuncturist can stimulate the body’s own healing response
and help restore its natural balance.
The flow of Qi can be disturbed by a number of factors,
including emotional states such as anxiety, stress, anger,
grief, poor nutrition, infections and trauma.
The principal aim of acupuncture in treating the whole person
is to recover the equilibrium between the physical, emotional
and spiritual aspects of the individual.
Does Acupuncture Hurt?
Most people who have had acupuncture would describe it as
virtually painless or far less painful than plucking out a hair.
The sensations that follow range from nothing at all, to mild
tingling, to slight numbness/achiness, to electrical pulsations
in areas distant from the site of insertion. All these
sensations usually subside once the needles are removed.
The needles used for acupuncture are much smaller that the
standard hypodermic needle, do not draw blood and are
solid, not hollow.
What is treatment like?
Most patients would say, "relaxing." Usually patients leave in
less discomfort and are more functional than when they
walked in. The needles typically remain inserted for about
12 minutes. Sometimes the effects are too subtle to
perceive, especially in the beginning of treatment. Yet after
5 to 10 treatments the improvements become more and
more apparent.
Is Acupuncture Safe?
If performed by a qualified, conscientious practitioner, yes.
Doctors of Chiropractic who perform acupuncture know the
human anatomy well, and insert needles in a safe fashion.
The instruments used to penetrate the skin are pre-
sterilized and disposable after a single use.
The practitioner is well aware of the concern over infectious
diseases, and takes every measure to insure cleanliness as
all health care professional do.
Bleeding rarely occurs, unless done so on purpose in specific
situations. Even then the amount is minimal and in no way
dangerous.
What Services Can a Practitioner of Oriental
Medicine/Acupuncture Provide?
Acupuncture, Acupressure/Massage, Therapeutic Exercises,
Breathing Exercises, Referrals.
What Can Acupuncture Help With?
Many people come to acupuncture for help with specific
symptoms or conditions. The World Health Organisation
endorses the use of acupuncture for the following conditions:
anxiety
depression
stress
arthritis
asthma
back pain
aches and pains
facial paralysis
infertility
menstrual problems
migraines
sciatica
many skin conditions and ulcers
weight control
morning sickness/nausea
stopping smoking/addictive behavior.
However, some people receive acupuncture treatment as a
preventive measure to strengthen their immune system or
because they feel unwell without having an identified illness.
It can also be used alongside conventional medicine in the
treatment of both acute and chronic disease. As with any
therapy, the response to acupuncture can vary from on
person to another.
