Using thin sterile needles that are inserted in the skin in various areas of the body, Acupuncture can be used for a variety of conditions. The primary philosophy is that a body can be healed when chi, or healing energy, is released. Acupuncture can be used as a complementary treatment for many conditions.
Dry needling is designed to relieve tightness and pain in muscles. The primary aim is to relieve muscle pain and cramping, but it may also help to improve a person’s flexibility.
Acupuncture is used mainly to relieve discomfort associated with a variety of diseases and conditions, including:
- Chemotherapy-induced and postoperative nausea and vomiting
- Dental pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Headaches, including tension headaches and migraines
- Labor pain
- Lower back pain
- Neck pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Menstrual cramps
- Respiratory disorders, such as allergic rhinitis
- Tennis elbow
- Overall Relaxation
- Arthritis
- Muscle tightness and stiffness