Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a non-drug, non-invasive therapy that may produce a variety of benefits—from pain management to helping with nausea associated with chemotherapy. According to the 2002 National Health Interview Survey, an estimated 8.2 million Americans have been to an acupuncturist, and an estimated 2.1 million U.S. adults used acupuncture in the previous year. Since the use of acupuncture has spread widely in the U.S. in the past 20 years, researchers are studying the benefits of acupuncture for many conditions, including low-back pain, headaches, and osteoarthritis of the knee.

Acupuncture may be useful as an independent treatment for some conditions, but it can also be used as a complement to other healthcare therapies.

Your Typical Acupuncture Visit

After your initial visit to Healing Hands Wellness & Chiropractic Center that includes a comprehensive history and physical examination, the following is a typical acupuncture visit.

The appointment —which usually lasts about 30 minutes—includes an exam and assessment of your condition, insertion of needles, and advice on home care. Before the needles are placed, you will lie down on a comfortable surface face down, face up, or on your side, depending on where the needles will be inserted. Usually the procedure isn’t painful; however, you may feel a brief, sharp sensation when the needle is inserted and when it reaches the correct depth. Sometimes, the needles are gently moved or stimulated with electricity or heat. Each treatment may require the insertion of as many as 12 needles, which stay in place for 5 to 20 minutes

Benefits of Acupuncture

The following are the benefits of acupuncture:

· Acupuncture has few side effects

· Acupuncture can be a useful complement to other therapies

· Acupuncture helps control certain types of pain

· Acupuncture has been shown to suppress certain addictive behaviors such as smoking and over-eating

If you feel acupuncture may benefit you or if you have further questions regarding acupuncture, call Healing Hands Wellness & Chiropractic Center today at (847) 673-6600!

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Fri:

9am-1pm

Sat:

8am-11am (1st & 3rd only)

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