What is Western Medical Acupuncture?

Western medical acupuncture aims to bridge the gap between traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine. This approach is based on the concepts of neurophysiology, neuroanatomy and pathophysiology. It is an effective pain-free, treatment modality that involves the insertion of very fine needles into specific points along the body.

How does medical acupuncture work?

In medical acupuncture, the insertion points are chosen based on the practitioners extensive knowledge of neuromuscular anatomy. The needles are inserted with the intention of altering nerve flow, fluid dynamics or muscle tone. These changes can lead to a descries in pain, reduction of inflammation, increase in blood flow, improvement in nerve conduction and decrease in overall stress.

What conditions can medical acupuncture help?

Acupuncture stimulates the body’s production of endorphins, which are the body’s natural pain killers, as well as release of melatonin, which promotes relaxation and elevates positive mood responses. Some conditions include:

• Osteoarthritis

• Carpal tunnel syndrome

• Frozen shoulder

• Back pain

• Neck pain

• Shoulder pain

• TMJ dysfunction

• Fibromyalgia

• Sports injuries

Is acupuncture Safe?

All interventions, including the use of medications could potentially have negative side effects. Acupuncture has been an effective form of alternative therapy used for thousands of years and has a very low occurrence of complications. Some people may experience a short period of muscle soreness following treatment but typically feel better soon after. The needles are sterile and disposable, which means they are only used once. Your doctor will discuss any concerns of contraindications with you prior to treatment.

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