 |
 |
 |
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is stimulating specific points on body by either needling or electrical impulse to promote natural healing, control pain and normalize function.
Classical Chinese Explanation - Channels of energy run in regular patterns through the body and over its surface. These energy channels, called meridians, are like rivers flowing through the body to irrigate and nourish the tissues. An obstruction in the movement of these energy rivers is like a dam that backs up the flow in one part of the body and restricts it in others. The meridians can be influenced by needling the acupuncture points; the acupuncture needles unblock the obstructions at the dams, and re-establish the regular flow through the meridians. Acupuncture treatments can therefore help the body’s internal organs to correct imbalances in their digestion, absorption, and energy through the meridians.
Modern Scientific Explanation - Needling the acupuncture points stimulates the nervous system to release chemicals in the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These chemicals will either change the experience of pain, or they will trigger the release of other chemicals and hormones which influence the body’s own internal regulating system. The improved energy and biochemical balance produced by acupuncture results in stimulating the body’s natural healing abilities, and in promoting physical and emotional well-being.
Our physiotherapist and naturopath may use acupuncture as part of their treatments and within the scope of their respective practices. The most common conditions treated by acupuncture are:
-
Acute and chronic pain
-
Neck & Back pain
-
TMJ (jaw joint) pain
-
Headaches & migraines
-
Neuralgia
-
Arthritis & other joint conditions
-
Sinusitis
-
Poor circulation
