Acupuncture
Acupuncture: What is it?
Acupuncture is part of the ancient practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine, or TCM. TCM is a system of healthcare that has been practiced and has evolved over thousands of years to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease. TCM believes that the body’s vital energy, called qi (pronounced chi), flows along specific channels or meridians. If the qi is balanced then the person has good health. But when the qi is imbalanced, disease may occur. Qi can be blocked, causing imbalance between the yin and yang. This refers to two opposite but connected principles in Chinese philosophy TCM uses many approaches to create harmony between yin and yang and restore correct flow of energy through the meridians. One of these approaches is acupuncture.
How is Acupuncture performed?
Utilizing points on the body that are linked through the energetic meridians, acupuncture is applied by placing very fine needles into the skin on specific points on a meridian. These points are then activated by the provider’s hands or through electrical stimulation. Acupuncture points are believed to stimulate the central nervous system. This releases chemicals into the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These biochemical changes may stimulate the body’s natural healing abilities. They may promote physical and emotional well-being. Studies have shown that acupuncture is effective alone or when used with conventional therapies to treat many conditions, including back pain, osteoarthritis, myofascial pain, fibromyalgia and others. Acupuncture is also covered by many insurance plans.
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