Acupucture and Chinese Medical Theory

Chinese Medicine is based on Taoist theories that have developed over thousands of years through observing nature and how the body acts in response to the enviroment it is in.  Many of theories are created due to empirical (based on and verified by observations and experiences) findings.  Over time the theories developed and changed just as in Western Medicine.

In Chinese Medicine the focus is on the movement of Qi or energy and Blood and Body fluids in the body.  The goal is to have all of these things flow freely between the organs and different parts of the body so that all parts of the body can communicate and function efficiently and correctly together.  The idea of the movement of body fluids in this way is not only an Asian concept.  Many old traditional medicine systems in long existing civilizations including the Greeks carry the idea of the humors or fluids and energy of the body.

Acupuncture is done by putting very thin needles into the skin at certain points on the body. This is done to influence energy flow along the body’s meridians.

Acupuncture is used to relieve pain and treat certain health conditions. You can use it by itself or as part of a treatment program. Studies have found promising results for the use of acupuncture in treating nausea and vomiting related to pregnancy, chemotherapy, and post surgery pain.

Acupuncture also may be useful for:

• Stroke rehabilitation which involves relearning skills that a person lost because of brain damage.
• Headache. A study shows that adding acupuncture to standard treatment leads to significant, long-lasting relief from chronic headaches, especially migraines.
• Menstrual cramps.
• Tennis elbow.
• Fibromyalgia or widespread pain and tenderness of muscle and soft tissue.
• Myofacial pain caused by spasm in the muscles.
• Osteoarthritis or the breakdown of the tissue that protects and cushions joints. A study found that acupuncture can reduce knee pain and increase movement of the knee in people with osteoarthritis.
• Low back pain.
• Carpal tunnel syndrome or pressure on a nerve in the wrist that results in tingling, numbness, weakness, or pain of the fingers and hand.
• Asthma or inflammation in the tubes that carry air to the lungs, resulting in periodic episodes of difficulty breathing, wheezing, chest tightness, and coughing.
• Drug addiction. Acupuncture may help reduce symptoms of withdrawal after a person stops taking a drug he or she is addicted to. It may also help
  prevent a relapse.
• Dental pain.

Acupuncture is safe when done by a certified acupuncturist. A state license ensures that the acupuncturist has a certain level of training and follows certain practice guidelines.

$100 Initial
1 hour $75