Medical Acupuncture
is a therapeutic technique that combines traditional acupuncture principles
with modern medical knowledge. It involves the insertion of fine, sterile needles into specific points on the body to stimulate the nervous system, promote natural healing, and alleviate pain.
This integrative approach treats various conditions, such as chronic pain, musculoskeletal disorders, and seasonal allergies.
Our practice’s medical acupuncture is tailored to each patient’s unique needs. By targeting specific areas of the body, it can help:
Reduce Pain:
Effective for chronic back pain, neck pain, joint pain, and more.
Relieve Tension:
Beneficial for headaches and muscle tension.
Enhance Recovery:
Promotes healing and recovery from injuries.
Improve Overall Well-being:
Supports mental health by reducing stress and anxiety.
Why Acupuncture days are “boring” days.
On the day of your acupuncture, please
Avoid caffeine (coffee, tea, cola) and alcohol.
Avoid spicy or greasy food, such as Mexican, Chinese, fries, bacon, etc.
Avoid physical exertion. If you work out daily, please reduce your intensity by 50%.
You will be more tired than usual. People will say that you look calm You will sleep better.
You may experience bizarre dreams within your treatment’s first 2-3 sessions.
Sometimes, you may experience transient worsening of your pain before feeling better.
Chronic pain may take five sessions before you start feeling better.
Please bring your favorite travel pillow (U-shaped) to place the head down for comfort.
Please bring a Walkman, iPod, iPhone, or Android phone (depending on which generation you grew up in ) with earbuds to listen to relaxing music during the treatment.
For your lower back treatment, please bring a pair of shorts to change.
For your neck treatment, please consider wearing a sports bra for ladies.
Our certified physician, who blends Eastern and Western medicine, ensures that treatments are safe, evidence-based, and effective. Whether seeking relief from chronic conditions or improving your overall health, medical acupuncture provides a holistic, non-invasive solution.
