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Acupuncture

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Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine and a key component of traditional Chinese medicine in which thin needles are inserted into the body, at strategic points.

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Acupuncture is most commonly used to treat pain. Increasingly, it is being used for overall wellness, including stress management.

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By inserting needles into specific points along these meridians, acupuncture practitioners believe that your energy flow will re-balance. Acupuncture points are places to stimulate nerves, muscles and connective tissue. This stimulation boosts your body's natural painkillers.

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Why it's done

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Acupuncture is used mainly to relieve discomfort associated with a variety of diseases and conditions, including:

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  • Meridian Balancing

  • Chemotherapy-induced and postoperative nausea and vomiting

  • Dental pain

  • Headaches, including tension headaches and migraines

  • Labor pain

  • Low back pain

  • Neck pain

  • Osteoarthritis

  • Menstrual cramps

  • Respiratory disorders, such as allergic rhinitis

During the procedure

Acupuncture points are situated in all areas of the body. Sometimes the appropriate points are far removed from the area of your pain. Our acupuncture practitioner will tell you the general site of the planned treatment and whether you need to remove any clothing. A gown, towel or sheet will be provided. You lie on a padded table for the treatment, which involves:

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  • Needle insertion. Acupuncture needles are inserted to various depths at strategic points on your body. The needles are very thin, so insertion usually causes little discomfort. People often don't feel them inserted at all. Between five and 20 needles are used in a typical treatment. You may feel a mild aching sensation when a needle reaches the correct depth.

  • Needle manipulation. Your practitioner may gently move or twirl the needles after placement or apply heat or mild electrical pulses to the needles.

  • Needle removal. In most cases, the needles remain in place for 10 to 20 minutes while you lie still and relax. There is usually no discomfort when the needles are removed.

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Request an appointment with, Dr. Mala , Dr. Deepak, our acupuncture practitioner

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