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While
scores of illnesses have traditionally
been treated by acupuncture in Asia,
its primary use in the United States
has been to relieve chronic pain caused
by such ailments as arthritis, headache,
PMS and back pain—and to assist
withdrawal from addictions, such as
drug and alcohol dependency. Today,
more innovative applications for acupuncture
are being explored by both conventional
and alternative practitioners, including
its use as an analgesic to reduce
pain during surgery.
In
1997, an advisory panel for the National
Institutes of Health (NIH) evaluated
hundreds of acupuncture studies and
concluded that the therapy is an effective
treatment for postoperative pain after
dental surgery and for nausea induced
by chemotherapy, pregnancy ("morning
sickness") and anesthesia. The
NIH panel has called acupuncture a
useful adjunct and acceptable treatment
for a variety of conditions, including
fibromyalgia, stroke rehabilitation,
headache and carpal tunnel syndrome.About
About
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is based on the principle
that the body is an integrated system
with a continuous energy flow. When
the flow is disrupted due to factors
such as stress, trauma and poor diet,
diseases and pain can result.
Acupuncture
restores energy and balance to your
body. It improves circulation, relaxes
muscle spasms, releases endorphins
and other neuro-hormones involved
in stopping the inflammation and pain
cycle, battles toxins in your body
and helps rebuild your cellular infrastructure.
Here are examples of just a few things
acupuncture can treat:
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Back pain
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Piriformis syndrome
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Sciatica
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Neck pain
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Muscle spasms
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Tendonitis
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Fibromyalgia
Other
Services
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General
Chiropractic
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Massage
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Core
Strengthening
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Sports
Injury Treatments
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Pregnancy
Treatments
•
Scoliosis
Treatments
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