Dixie Acupuncture

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is used to treat a multitude of conditions, but is most associated with pain relief, anxiety, depression, digestive disorders and weight loss. 

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Is it safe?   One of the most common concerns patients have before receiving acupuncture is about the safety of acupuncture needles. All acupuncture needles are sterile, single-use medical devices. After each use, the acupuncture needles are disposed in a medical waste container.

 

Does needle hurt? Most of time, patients do not feel pain. Experienced Acupuncturist will use techniques to reduce the pain.

 

Explanation of How Acupuncture Works

Acupuncture points are areas of designated electrical sensitivity. Inserting needles at these points stimulates various sensory receptors that, in turn, stimulate nerves that transmit impulses to the hypothalamic-pituitary system at the base of the brain.

The hypothalamus-pituitary glands are responsible for releasing neurotransmitters and endorphins, the body's natural pain-killing hormones. It is estimated that endorphins are 200 times more potent than morphine. Endorphins also play a big role in the functioning of the hormonal system. This is why acupuncture works well for back pain and arthritis and also for P.M.S. and infertility.

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The substances released as a result of acupuncture not only relax the whole body, they regulate serotonin in the brain which plays a role in human and animal disposition. This is why depression is often treated with acupuncture.

Some of the physiological effects observed throughout the body include increased circulation, decreased inflammation, relief from pain, relief of muscle spasms and increased T-cell count which stimulates the immune system.

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How many treatments will I need?

Unfortunately, there is no definitive answer to this question.  The length, number and frequency of treatments will vary from person to person depending on the conditions being treated, your age and health, and how you respond to acupuncture.  Acupuncture is a natural medicine that is assisting your body to make changes.  This can be a gradual process.

 

A consultation with an experienced practitioner about you and your condition will offer the best guide for the length of treatment.

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Generally, acute problems require less time and frequency of treatment. For example, an acute sprain may require only one or two treatments, whereas more chronic or severe ailments may require several (or several dozen) treatments.

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