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Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a form of Chinese medicine involving the insertion of acupuncture needles into the skin at specific points on the body to achieve a therapeutic effect.

Acupuncture is used to:

Encourage natural healing
Improve mood and energy
Reduce or relieve pain
Improve function of affected areas of the body
Graston, ISTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization)
Diathermy: Ultrasound, Radiofrequency

It is safe and effective and can be used as an alternative to medications or even surgery.

Acupuncture needles are:

Solid, stainless steel
Measure from 13-70 mm
The needles are very fine, flexible and rounded.
They are 'atraumatic', meaning that they do not have a cutting edge like a hypodermic needle, which slices through tissue.
Their design allows acupuncture needles to slide smoothly through tissues and makes them unlikely to cause bleeding or damage to underlying structures.

Acupuncture points

Acupuncture points are places on the skin that have a lower resistance to the passage of electricity than the surrounding skin and are part of a network of points that were mapped centuries ago. Most are found along ‘meridians’ or ‘channels’ that are believed to be the pathways by which energy or qi (pronounced ‘Chee’) flows through the body.

The needles are left in place for approximately 15 minutes, and the practitioner may manipulate the needles to strengthen or reduce the flow of Qi. lifting, twisting, and rotating are some of the needling techniques a practitioner may use.

Acupuncture is one of the oldest forms of physiotherapy, and it is still widely practiced today. Once a form of Eastern medicine that was unique to physicians who specialized in Asian medicinal practices, acupuncture has grown greatly in popularity, especially over the past century, and has been recognized within Western medical research as being a highly effective tool for supporting injury recovery, mobility issues, and in treating chronic pain. Read More….

Endorphin release.

Endorphins are happy chemicals that are naturally released by the body. They are typically released during physical activity, especially during cardio activities, and are the reason behind what is often referred to as “runner’s high,” the euphoric-like experience that people get when running long distances. Acupuncture will also stimulate the release of these mood-boosting and pain-suppressing opioid neuropeptides. When your nervous system releases endorphins you automatically begin to experience less pain, and this can help alleviate pain from muscle tension, too. Just as importantly, the areas that were “taking up” the slack by working harder to support the original source of stiffness will also be relaxed.

Neurohormone production

In addition to endorphins, another way to alleviate pain naturally is by stimulating neurotransmitter and hormone production. These chemicals are directly related to your mood and perception of different environmental factors, and could be the reason why you handle stress differently one day to the next. The stimulation of neurohormone production puts your body in a better situation to handle muscle tension more effectively. Substances like dopamine are released by your body’s glandular system through strategic placement of acupuncture needles. The needles stimulate the glands so that their secretion is regulated in a more pain-suppressing manner. Dopamine also plays a role in relieving muscular and emotional tension, further enhancing the effects of the acupuncture treatment.

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