Acupuncture is the practice of penetrating the skin with thin, solid, stainless-steel needles. They are activated through gentle and precise movements of the practitioner or can alternatively be done with electrical stimulation. Acupuncture primarily treats pain for overall wellness, including stress management, and using pressure or heat may further enhance the effects. Other acupoint stimulation techniques include manual massage, moxibustion, cupping, and application of topical herbal medicines. Similarly, Western practitioners view these acupuncture points as places to stimulate nerves, muscles, and connective tissues. It is believed that these stimulations boost your body’s natural painkillers.
Acupuncture is a therapeutic modality rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The practice involves placing extremely fine, sterile needles into specific points on the body (acupoints) that lie along energy pathways, or meridians.
From a modern scientific viewpoint, stimulating these points has a direct effect on the body’s nervous system. This approach helps to:
Acupuncture is an ancient practice of Traditional Chinese medicine. This practice revolves around Qi (pronounced “chee”), which flows through the body and is responsible for overall health. The human body has more than 2,000 acupuncture points connected by pathways or meridians – this constant flow of energy keeps the yin and yang balanced. If the energy flow is blocked, this disruption can lead to pain, lack of function, or illness. Thus, applying acupuncture to specific points is thought to improve Qi’s flow and health.
Acupuncture points are believed to stimulate the central nervous system, and this releases chemicals into the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These biochemical changes may stimulate the body’s natural healing abilities and promote physical and emotional well-being.
Getting acupuncture has effects on the nervous system, endocrine and immune systems, cardiovascular system, and digestive system. By stimulating the body’s various systems, acupuncture can help resolve pain and improve sleep, digestive function, and mental health. On top of that, acupuncture carries a very low risk of side effects. It is also a flexible treatment form that can simultaneously target numerous health concerns. Hundreds of clinical studies on the benefits of acupuncture show it successfully treats conditions ranging from musculoskeletal problems such as back and neck pain to nausea, migraine headache, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and infertility.
At our Kitchener acupuncture clinic, our licensed healthcare providers use acupuncture as a safe and versatile treatment for a wide range of conditions. It can be a helpful standalone therapy or combined with other physiotherapy techniques for even better results.
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), it was observed that acupuncture is an effective treatment alone or in combination with conventional therapies to treat:
Your comfort and care are always our top priorities. From the moment you walk into our Kitchener clinic, we want you to feel at ease and well looked after. Here’s what a typical acupuncture session at Highland Physio & Rehab looks like:
You don’t have to put up with ongoing pain and discomfort. The team at Highland Physio & Rehab is here to help you restore function, manage pain, and improve your quality of life with professional acupuncture services. See how acupuncture in Kitchener can support your recovery and day-to-day comfort.
Call us today or book your appointment online to begin your path to better movement and less pain.
