A common question about acupuncture is, of course, How Does Acupuncture Work? The typical answer is that it balances the the body’s energies by freeing up blockages and restoring flow. When circulation is restored, the body is able to heal. Circulation here refers to everything that moves in the body, including blood, lymph, and electrical signaling in the connective tissue and nerves. The flows within the body are likened to a river. When a river is flowing smoothly, the wa

Needle-phobia is the biggest hurdle between most people and acupuncture. It’s completely normal to not like needles or even fear them. The brave souls who do venture into an acupuncture office are usually pleasantly surprised that: They barely feel the needles They get extremely relaxed during the treatments Sometimes only one needle is needed Effective, one-needle treatments are not something I would have thought possible just a year ago. Many acupuncturists aspire to this m

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The Power of Auricular Acupuncture During your acupuncture treatments, you may have received acupuncture needles in your ear (auricular...

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Acupuncture is now one of the recommended non-pharmacological treatments for pain by the Joint Commission. The Joint Commission is the principal accrediting agency for health care organizations (e.g. hospitals, cardiac care centers, laboratories). They set standards that health care organizations must follow in order to stay accredited or certified. In 2011, the Joint Commission added non-pharmacological pain management treatments such as acupuncture to their pain management

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Acupuncture can alleviate the pain and discomfort caused by herniated discs, without the use of drugs or surgery.  It’s best when used concurrently with exercises such as physical therapy or pilates in order to strengthen the stabilizing core muscles to prevent future problems.