Acupuncture in East Brunswick
Acupuncture is a branch of Oriental Medicine, the world’s oldest continuously practiced comprehensive medical system. It originated in China over 3,000 years ago and has been used in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and South America for several hundred years.
With that many years of practice and billions of people helped, acupuncture treatments provided by a trained and licensed professional became a very precise, safe, and effective medical treatment option. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Institute of Health (NIH) recognize and endorse acupuncture as a reliable branch of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).
Providing Hope and Healing
This holistic modality has proven efficient in numerous clinical trials to treat or prevent a wide range of complicated medical conditions, including, but not limited to:
- Anxiety/stress/depression
- Asthma/allergies/sinusitis
- Back/Neck/Shoulder pain
- Knee/Elbow/Carpal Tunnel
- Muscle/Joint pain/
- Fibromyalgia
- Digestive/Acid Reflux/IBS
- Fertility problems
- PMS/Dysmenorrhea
- Menopause
- Migraine/Headaches
- Smoking Cessation
- Urinary Problems
- And more!
The Effect of Acupuncture on the Body
Acupuncture affects the body’s physiology on multiple levels. Studies show it promotes the release of endorphins, natural pain-killing substances that help alleviate pain and improve emotional well-being. Working with the central and peripheral nervous systems, it promotes enhanced neurological activity in acute and chronic pain conditions.
More research shows that acupuncture helps regulate the immune system, elevating resistance to seasonal and year-round infections. Working with peripheral and central blood circulation, acupuncture improves blood flow in internal organs and extremities, regulates overall blood pressure and body temperature, and normalizes metabolic rates.
Additional research suggests acupuncture also affects hormonal balance in the body, helping maintain healthy cortisol levels, thus improving our stress resistance and moderating overall hormonal balance.
Acupuncture and Conventional Care: A Healthy Combination!
Our licensed acupuncturist will meet you during the first visit to assess your general health. At this visit, we’ll discuss your medical history, current health concerns, and near and future goals to offer you the most precise care plan. The frequency is based on your unique needs.
Acupuncture needles are very thin, barely beyond the thickness of several human hairs. Only the finest quality solid stainless steel, pre-sterilized, single-use, disposable needles are used in our office. Each session is so relaxing that many people simply fall asleep and wake up refreshed and ready for the day ahead.
Some people who have never been exposed to acupuncture can be skeptical about its effectiveness. This modality has been used to treat children and animals, and neither has preconceived beliefs about its effectiveness, yet significant results are usually achieved.
As with any healing modality, be it Western or Eastern medicine, a positive mental outlook and lifestyle help reinforce the benefits, just as a negative attitude or lifestyle may hinder healing.
What do the needles feel like?
You may feel a slight prick as the needle is inserted past the skin. Some people feel a dull ache or a sensation of heaviness, which may indicate that Qi has arrived. If a sharp pain remains, you should inform the acupuncturist, who will adjust or remove the needle.
Relief may occur immediately after treatment or take a day or two. If no improvement is noticed, your feedback is essential so the acupuncturist can modify the care plan as necessary.
The number of treatments depends on the severity of your condition, age, and health.
Some patients may feel a little light-headed. Be careful; take some time in the exam room to re-focus. You may have a small bruise under the skin at the insertion site. This should go away in a day or two. Refrain from doing anything that requires a lot of physical energy.
Take the Next Step to Better Health
Acupuncture is a natural and holistic system of healing that, when added to your care plan, helps you heal and feel better faster and stay that way longer! Schedule an appointment at Campbell Chiropractic Center today!
