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what is acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese method used to relieve some health conditions and symptoms, such as pain. An acupuncturist inserts very thin steel needles into the patient’s skin at multiple “acupoints.” The needles rebalance the body’s energy, or qi, and prompt the body to release natural chemicals to fight the illness or symptom.
What conditions does acupuncture treat?
Acupuncture can treat many types of health issues. Most often, people use it to relieve chronic (long-term) pain, such as:
- Arthritis.
- Back pain, neck pain or muscle pain.
- Headaches and migraines.
- Knee pain.
- Menstrual cramps.
- Sports injuries.
Other conditions acupuncture may help include:
- Cancer and cancer treatment side effects.
- Face pain and other nerve discomfort.
- Immune system problems.
- Infertility.
- Irritable bowel syndrome.
- Menopause and hot flashes.
- Pregnancy discomforts.
- Repetitive strain disorders and overuse syndrome.
What happens during an acupuncture treatment?
During the first appointment, the acupuncturist will talk to you about your condition. Then the provider will examine your body for areas that will react to acupuncture. The acupuncturist will tap the needles into points into your skin throughout the body.
The needles are sterile, disposable and as thin as a human hair. An acupuncturist inserts needles at various depths, from a fraction of an inch to a couple of inches. The needles stay in for a few minutes or as long as 20 minutes.