Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medicine used to alleviate pain and promote overall health. Acupuncture uses needles placed along invisible meridians that run throughout the body. Today, acupuncturists also use lasers, magnets and electric pulses in addition to needles. Each meridian point has a specific meaning and can unblock and repair meridians and channels with vital energy or chi. Through the stimulation of the meridians, an acupuncturist is able to restore balance and ergo health to the patient.
Acupuncture is used to treat a wide range of health problems, such as:
- Persistent lower back pain
- Chronic tension-type headaches and migraines
- Neck pain
- Joint pain
- Postoperative pain
- Allergies
- Depression and anxiety
- Insomnia
Acupuncture takes a holistic approach to understanding normal function and disease processes, and focuses as much on the prevention of illness as on the treatment.
At Levano Chiropractic we offer Acupuncture as an effective complementary therapy to Chiropractic and Physical Therapy. Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that pain is caused by blockages or disruptions in the body's internal energy (Qi) flow. Clinical studies show that Acupuncture aids in bringing the body back to it's natural balanced state of being.
At our wellness facility, our patient's comfort is first and foremost. We offer gentle Japanese style Acupuncture where ultra fine needles are superficially inserted into acupoints along the body's 12 main energy meridians. This relieves pain by stimulating the brain to release the body's natural pain-killing chemicals such as endorphins and serotonin.
Stimulation of Master points on the external ear may also be performed . The ear represents a microsystem of the body and the nerves connect with reflex centers in the brain. These neurological pathways send messages down the spinal cord working to ease discomfort and promote health.
At times we will include Electro-Acupuncture where a tiny focused electrical current is added to the needle. This enhances treatment by super-charging local blood flow to stiff and sore muscle regions.
Come visit us at Levano Chiropractic and experience deep relaxing therapeutic care provided by a highly qualified team who put their patients first!
