QUICK pain relief from arthritis and many chronic conditions!

To ease arthritis pain, you do not necessarily have to rely on pain pills and steroids; acupuncture has been found in study after study to be the #1 method to get sustained pain relief from many chronic conditions like: arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, sciatica, herniated discs, colitis, migraine, lower back pain and many others!  Just this week alone, I have helped people with headaches, arthritis, disc problems, sciatica and more. 

What Is Acupuncture and How Does It Work?

Sixteenth century Chinese doctors believed that illness was due to an imbalance of energy in the body. In acupuncture, disposable, stainless steel needles are used to stimulate the body's 14 major meridians, or energy-carrying channels, to resist or overcome illnesses and conditions by correcting these imbalances.

Acupuncture is also thought to decrease pain by increasing the release of chemicals that block pain, called endorphins. Many acu-points are near nerves. When stimulated, these nerves cause a dull ache or feeling of fullness in the muscle. The stimulated muscle sends a message to the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord), causing the release of endorphins (morphine-like chemicals produced in our own bodies during times of pain or stress). Endorphins, along with other neurotransmitters (body chemicals that modify nerve impulses), block the message of pain from being delivered up to the brain.

What Conditions Are Treated With Acupuncture?

Although acupuncture is not a "cure-all" treatment, it is very effective in treating several diseases and conditions. Acupuncture is most effective at treating chronic pain, such as headaches; menstrual cramps; and low back, neck, or muscle pain. It can also be used to treat arthritis, facial pain, pain from shingles, and spastic colon and colitis conditions. Acupuncture has also been successful in treating obesity and addictions such as nicotine or drugs. Acupuncture also can improve the functioning of the immune system (the body's defense system against diseases). With my clients, typically pain is decreased by 40 to 50% on the first visit.

What Happens During Acupuncture Treatment?

I will swab each acu-point area with alcohol before tapping a hair-thin, disposible metal needle into the site. The number of needles used during treatment can vary and are placed at various depths. They are placed under the skin in carefully determined points on the body.

After the needles have been inserted, they stay in place for up to an hour. During the treatment, acupuncture needles may be twirled, energized electrically, or warmed to intensify the effect of the treatment. In a treatment series, I will use different combinations of points, different needling techniques, or both. These combinations help stimulate new sources of healing as the person's response to treatment is observed. Since everyone is different, the initial treatment response will help determine the length and course of treatments.