What is acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine. It is used most commonly for pain relief, however it is also can be used to treat a wide range of conditions. Acupuncture is a method of encouraging the body to promote natural healing and to improve functioning.
What conditions can be treated with Acupuncture?
- Chronic pain
- Musculoskeletal problems
- Migraine & tension headaches
- Insomnia
- Stress related anxiety/depression
- Menopause-related sleep disturbances
- Post-concussion symptoms
- Vertigo
How does Acupuncture work ?
Acupuncture improves the balance of flow of energy (Qi) and promotes the body's self-healing process. Clinical studies have observed several physiological effects of Acupuncture:
- increased blood circulation,
- decreased inflammation,
- relief from pain,
- relief of muscle spasms
- increase in immune system function.
Acupuncture needles are inserted in specific AcuPoints. Each point stimulates the nervous system to interrupt a pain signal. The combination of needles causes a body to release chemicals which act as a natural pain killers, this process helps muscles to relax and releases tension in the body.
- Chronic pain
- Musculoskeletal problems
- Migraine & tension headaches
- Insomnia
- Stress related anxiety/depression
- Menopause-related sleep disturbances
- Post-concussion symptoms
- Vertigo
How does Acupuncture work ?
Acupuncture improves the balance of flow of energy (Qi) and promotes the body's self-healing process. Clinical studies have observed several physiological effects of Acupuncture:
- increased blood circulation,
- decreased inflammation,
- relief from pain,
- relief of muscle spasms
- increase in immune system function.
Acupuncture needles are inserted in specific AcuPoints. Each point stimulates the nervous system to interrupt a pain signal. The combination of needles causes a body to release chemicals which act as a natural pain killers, this process helps muscles to relax and releases tension in the body.