Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an ancient practise that has become a permanent fixture in modern clinics across North America. This holistic approach to health, based on over 2,000 years of development and refinement, is as much about the maintenance of overall health and wellness as the management of specific concerns. The goal of the acupuncturist is to assess your unique and complex pattern of disharmony to identify the root cause and bring your whole mind, body, and spirit into harmony.
The effectiveness of acupuncture is well documented and extends far beyond just pain management, though it is generally and successfully used by chronic pain patients. Acupuncture is also effective for physical, psychological, and emotional problems. Today, it is used by many athletes to achieve optimum performance and as a therapy for chemical dependency among a host of other complaints.
The most common acupuncture technique is treatment with tiny acupuncture needles. These are used to stimulate points found all over the body that correspond with energetic pathways to specific organs, body structures, and systems. The acupuncturist may supplement needle treatment with acupressure massage techniques particularly suitable for small children or for people with a fear of needles.
Recently, researchers have analyzed the anatomy of each acupuncture point to determine which nerves and other tissues are stimulated by acupuncture. They have linked acupoints to specific muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments, and soft tissues. Acupuncture can also have profound effects on the nervous system, including the stimulation of points that balance the autonomic nervous system.
Commonly treated conditions
- Allergies and asthma
- Anxiety and depression
- Arthritis and joint problems
- Back pain
- Bladder and kidney problems
- Childhood illnesses
- Constipation and diarrhea
- Colds and flu
- Dizziness
- Drug addiction/smoking
- Fatigue
- Gynecological disorders
- Headaches and migraines
- Health maintenance
- Heart problems or palpitations
- High blood pressure
- Immune system deficiency
- Infertility
- Knee pain
- Neck pain and stiffness
- Premenstrual syndrome
- Sciatica
- Sexual dysfunction
- Shoulder pain
- Skin problems
- Stress and tension
- Tendonitis
- Vision problems
