Update: 21 November 2024

Acupuncture

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) includes acupuncture and medicinal herbs. Acupuncture is used to relieve pain and heal injury — and can be helpful in the treatment of emotional issues.

Acupuncture is one of the most time-tested treatments known to mankind. If the value of a treatment were based solely on how long it has been around, and how long people have thought that it was helpful, then acupuncture would probably be the most effective treatment known to humankind. Dr. Scott Fishman, Chief of the Division of Pain Medicine and Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, UC Davis
Acupuncture, a safe alternative to pain medication.

Acupuncture is used worldwide for the treatment of pain because it is safe and proven effective. In America, the typical treatment for pain is pharmaceutical. And this has now become an epidemic problem. While United States citizens make up only 5% of the world's population, we consume 80% of the world's pain medications. In America between 1991 and 2010, prescriptions for pain medications increased from 30 million to 180 million, a 600% increase. Sales of opiates such as Percocet® Vicodin® and OxyContin® have skyrocketed, and deaths from overdoses have tripled during the past decade.

How long does an acupuncture treatment take to work?

Most patients feel beneficial results within 2 - 10 treatments. Response to treatment depends on the individual, the seriousness of teh health condition. The number of treatments can vary (usually 2 - 10 visits are adequate).

  • Acute conditions generally require less treatments than chronic conditions.
  • Each acupuncture session builds on the previous one, to gradually restore health.
  • For best results, it is important to receive your follow-up treatment before symptoms return to their original intensity.
How can acupuncture help me?
  1. Pain Relief
  2. Functional Improvement
  3. Preventive Care

Acupuncture Efficacy

Acupuncture has been used successfully for thousands of years. Today, it is used around the world and promoted by major healthcare institutions including the Mayo Clinic, World Health Organization, U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) and more.

Over its thousands of years of development, a wealth of experience has accumulated in the practice of acupuncture, attesting to the wide range of diseases and conditions that can be effectively treated with this approach. World Health Organization
A Comprehensive Review of the Clinical Research on Accupuncture

The World Health Organization (WHO) has published a comprehensive report reviewing controlled clinical studies on acupuncture. The purpose of their research is to, “strengthen and promote the appropriate use of acupuncture in healthcare systems worldwide.” Information on the therapeutic mechanisms of acupuncture is included also.

U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH)

According to the NIH the evidence is conclusive, acupuncture is proven effective for treating the following conditions and pathologies:

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We Specialize in Back Pain

Back pain can be complex, because everyone is unique. We use multiple techniques to analyze the problem, then develop an individualized protocol to heal and resolve the problem safely and permanently.

Debilitating back pain can be caused by an acute injury — but more often, a combination of factors are responsible. The various causes of back pain may involve emotional distress, chronic musculoskeletal dysfunction, physical degeneration, nutrient mineral imbalances, or other factors. Serious pain is a common warning sign that you may require prompt medical attention.

Initial Consultation - $50

An initial consultation provides us with the information needed to determine the appropriate strategy. We can then help you heal your back pain and show you how to prevent it from coming back. You can avoid the harmful consequences of pain medications or the need for surgery.

Additional Information

Many common medical tests and treatments are unnecessary and cause harm.

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