Acupuncture

What is Acupuncture

Acupuncture is one of the oldest and most commonly used medical procedures that helps relieve discomfort associated with a variety of diseases and conditions. Originating in China more than 2,000 years ago, acupuncture is a non-evasive medical practice that employs the use of needles that are placed in certain anatomical points to influence the autonomic nervous system. The medical practice helps release chemicals that regulate blood flow and pressure, assists in reducing inflammation, and mitigates anxiety and stress.

How does it work

Acupuncture involves penetrating the skin with thin, solid, metallic needles that are manipulated by the hands or by electrical stimulation.  The general theory in traditional Chinese Medicine is based on the premise of energy flow (Qi) through the body that are essential for health.  Acupuncture may correct imbalances of flow at identifiable points close to the skin, these imbalance of flow are believed to be responsible for disease.

What medical conditions benefit from acupuncture

Acupuncture can be useful in addressing a variety of health conditions and can help relieve both physical and mental afflictions.  It can be used as an adjunct treatment, an acceptable alternative or be included in a comprehensive management programs and has shown benefits in treating the following medical conditions:

• Chronic Pain (Lower back, Neck, and other chronic pain)

• Acute Pain

• Osteoarthritis

• Sciatica

• Headache and Migraine

• Frozen Shoulder

• Knee Pain

• Tennis Elbow

• Infertility (In Vitro)

• Cervicobrachial Syndrome

• Facial Palsy (early stage)

• Trigeminal neuralgia

• Pareses (following a stroke)

• Peripheral Neuropathies

• Sequelae of Poliomyelitis (early stage)

• Meniere's Disease

• Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction

• Nocturnal Enuresis

• Intercostral Neuralgia

• Hiccough

• Gastroptosis

• Acute and chronic gastritis

• Gastric hyperacidity

• Chronic duodenal ulcer (pain relief)

• Acute duodenal ulcer (without complications)

• Acute and chronic colitis

• Acute bacillary dysentery

• Constipation

• Diarrhea

• Paralytic ileus

• Spasms of Esophagus and Cardia

• Acute and Chronic Pharyngitis

• Acute Conjunctivitis

• Central Retinitis

• Cataracts (without complications)

• Acute Bronchitis

• Bronchial Asthma (children and in patients without complicating diseases)

• Acute Sinusitis

• Acute Rhinitis

• Common Cold

• Acute Tonsillitis