Used for thousands of years for just about everything that ails and debilitates the human condition, acupuncture usually involves the placement of small needles into "acupuncture points" around the body to help restore health. According to traditional Chinese medicine, the body consists of channels of energy. Acupuncture needles are used to access and manipulate these channels to restore the optimal flow of energy throughout the body.
Patient experience and some research shows that acupuncture can help to effectively treat a variety of painful conditions, including:
- Neck and low-back pain
- Shoulder pain
- Arthritis of the knee
- Headaches
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Fibromyalgia
While the National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports promising findings in some of these conditions, specifically chronic low-back pain and osteoarthritis of the knee, they believe that additional research is needed for most other conditions.
At The Spine & Sports Health Center, our licensed and certified acupuncturists work with board-certified physicians to create a personal, patient-focused plan that includes acupuncture, physical therapy and other techniques to help each individual achieve a healthy outcome on their own.
For your safety, we do not believe acupuncture should be used to treat an ailment before getting a medical opinion first. Here, acupuncture is:
- Combined with advanced Western medical care to provide the most effective treatment approach for each patient.
- Performed by experienced professionals who are trained and certified in acupuncture treatments.
- Used to relax the body, break up pain points and balance your energy.