Acupuncture is the ancient practice of treating illness and various conditions by gently inserting fine needles used to manipulate the body’s natural energy, qi (pronounced “chee”). More than 400 acupuncture points are mapped throughout the entire body that can be used to guide qi toward areas needing a boost and move qi in areas that are stuck and painful. In addition to needling, our acupuncturists use various supportive techniques such as cupping or moxibustion and will always do their best to help feel as comfortable as possible and allow you to relax.
The most common concern we hear new patients express is that acupuncture might hurt. Some patients report feeling a sensation comparable to a mosquito bite as the needle is inserted. Some report sensations of tingling, heat, distention, or energy moving throughout the body during treatment, all of which are normal experiences of feeling qi moving. We encourage you to ask questions and express any concerns you may have early in your session so you are able to relax more deeply during your session.
Conditions We Treat with Acupuncture
Acupuncture can benefit a wide range of conditions and can be extremely useful in maintaining your desired level of wellbeing. Below is a sample list of conditions we treat. This list is not exhaustive and patient’s express a variety of experiences and results from receiving acupuncture.Musculo-Skeletal
- Low back pain
- Neck pain
- Sciatica
- Trigger Points
- Tennis elbow
- Knee pain
- Arthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sprains
- TMJ
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Gastrointestinal/Urogenital
- Acute and chronic gastritis
- Nausea and vomiting
- Peptic ulcer
- IBS
- Constipation/Diarrhea
- Frequent Urination
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Vaginitis/Yeast Infections
- Prostatitis
Psychological
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Anxiety
- Addiction
- PTSD
Neurological
- Headache and migraine
- Trigeminal neuralgia
- Facial palsy
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Meniere’s Disease
- Intercostal neuralgia
- Disc problems
Women’s Health
- Infertility
- PMS
- Dysmenorrhea
- Menopausal Syndrome
- Irregular Menstruation
- Amenorrhea
- Induction of labor
- Breech presentation
- Morning sickness
- Pelvic Inflammatory
- Disease
- Endometriosis
- Ovarian Cysts
Other Conditions
- Postoperative pain
- Adverse reactions to
- radiation or chemotherapy
- Immune system disorders
- Endocrine imbalances
- Allergies
Electrical Stimulation Techniques
Electrical stimulation can be used in conjunction with acupuncture to treat pain and muscle spasm by stimulating qi production and facilitating stronger movement of qi when indicated. Remedy employs two forms of electrical stimulation: TENS units connected to the acupuncture needle- ideal for acute pain
- beneficial for muscle spasms, nerve pain, and regaining loss of sensation, strength, or function
- used for spinal and disk pain patterns, headaches, and nerve pain in the neck and shoulders
- compatibility with the body’s own natural energy currents allows for use on the head, neck, and crossing the spinal cord
- ear clip application benefits depression, insomnia, and addiction
