AcupunctureWhat is Acupuncture?Acupuncture is an ancient form of healing that began thousands of years ago. It is based on the belief that health is determined by a balanced flow of chi, the vital life energy present in all living organisms. Authorities agree the science is between 5,000 to 7,000 years old. It’s roots are deeply planted in China and it’s use spread throughout ancient Europe, the Middle East , the Roman Empire and later into Western Europe. Acupuncture did not become known on a national level in the U.S. until 1971 when diplomatic relations between China and America were relaxed. At first glance, Acupuncture appears strange; as its primary notoriety is the use of needles placed in the skin at various locations to relive pain or affect a body part. Early Chinese physicians discovered there is an energy net work traversing just below the surface of the skin which communicates from the exterior to the internal organs and structures at over 1,000 “Acupoints” on the body. This energy works in harmony with the body’s circulation, nervous, muscular, digestive, genitourinary and all other systems of the body. Stimulation of one or a combination of key “Acupoints” on the body may restore harmony to the affected area. How does it work?The human body’s energy flow courses over twelve meridians or channels that are normally well balanced. If a disruption of the energy flow exists, it can alter the entire system, producing pain or symptoms in the body. This is acupuncture’s goal to restore normalcy to the body’s energy balance by utilizing a combination of Acupoints located on the twelve meridians. This is accomplished by a variety of means, the needle is just one. Acupuncture has proven to be a successful treatment for pain relief, as it appears to stimulate the release of endorphins and enkephalins, the body’s natural painkilling chemicals. How many treatments are usual?The number of treatments vary with different conditions and individuals. Chronic problems generally require more treatment than acute ones. Some patients notice immediate improvement after the first treatment, whereas others may not notice any effect until the seventh or eighth visit. The usual frequency is between two to three times a week. Acupuncture ExaminationThe cornerstone of traditional Chinese acupuncture is pulse diagnosis. In our office we base our treatment mainly on our history and through review of all bodily systems. We base our treatment on these findings What conditions are accepted?
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