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| ChiroCare Plus, P.C. * 3204A Ironbound Road * Williamsburg, VA 23188 Phone (757) 565-6464 * Fax (757) 565-7714 |
Acupuncture has deeply-planted roots in China, and the science is estimated to be between 5,000 and
7,000 years old. The use of acupuncture spread throughout the Middle East, Roman Empire and ancient
Egypt, and then into Western Europe as merchants and missionaries spread word of discoveries by people of
the Orient. Acupuncture did not become prevalent in the U.S. until the 1970's when America and China
improved diplomatic relations.
7,000 years old. The use of acupuncture spread throughout the Middle East, Roman Empire and ancient
Egypt, and then into Western Europe as merchants and missionaries spread word of discoveries by people of
the Orient. Acupuncture did not become prevalent in the U.S. until the 1970's when America and China
improved diplomatic relations.
First impressions of acupuncture may be alien and peculiar, as it revolves around the use of needles
placed in the skin in various locations, some that may appear a little strange. But not all principles and
techniques utilize needles; learning how the principle works and what it entails, and benefiting from the
results, will change one's opinion entirely.
placed in the skin in various locations, some that may appear a little strange. But not all principles and
techniques utilize needles; learning how the principle works and what it entails, and benefiting from the
results, will change one's opinion entirely.
Networking. There is an energy network - or "chi" -that extends over the entire body and is located just
below the surface of the skin. It transmits information from the outside of the body to the inside, and to
organs, tissues, muscles and other structures via over 1,000 points on the body known as "acupoints." When
this essential energy network becomes jammed or unhealthy, the circulatory, muscular, genitourinary,
digestive, nervous and other systems become out of step, and the effects become apparent. Stimulating
certain key acupoints that correlate to these systems may restore the balance to the affected area.
below the surface of the skin. It transmits information from the outside of the body to the inside, and to
organs, tissues, muscles and other structures via over 1,000 points on the body known as "acupoints." When
this essential energy network becomes jammed or unhealthy, the circulatory, muscular, genitourinary,
digestive, nervous and other systems become out of step, and the effects become apparent. Stimulating
certain key acupoints that correlate to these systems may restore the balance to the affected area.
Tell Me More. Acupoints can be stimulated in various ways. The most common is through acupuncture.
The network mentioned above flows over twelve meridians or conduits, each named for an organ it flows
through or near, that are usually well balanced. If the balance is disrupted, the entire network can be
altered and pain or other symptoms occur. Very fine, thin acupuncture needles are inserted in the skin at
various points in the meridians to restore the balance and eliminate symptoms.
Some physicians and acupuncturists may adopt other techniques that accompany standard needle
acupuncture, or are used in place of needle therapy; the techniques may differ, but the principle remains
the same. Electrical stimulation, laser beams, pressure massage, "Teishein" or tapping needles,
acupressure and Meridian therapy all follow the same principle as needle acupuncture, without breaking
the surface of the skin
The network mentioned above flows over twelve meridians or conduits, each named for an organ it flows
through or near, that are usually well balanced. If the balance is disrupted, the entire network can be
altered and pain or other symptoms occur. Very fine, thin acupuncture needles are inserted in the skin at
various points in the meridians to restore the balance and eliminate symptoms.
Some physicians and acupuncturists may adopt other techniques that accompany standard needle
acupuncture, or are used in place of needle therapy; the techniques may differ, but the principle remains
the same. Electrical stimulation, laser beams, pressure massage, "Teishein" or tapping needles,
acupressure and Meridian therapy all follow the same principle as needle acupuncture, without breaking
the surface of the skin
Is it Gonna Hurt? Nope! Acupuncture needles are not the same as hypodermic needles used for
typical injections. Four acupuncture needles will fit inside a hypodermic needle, and because the needles
are so fine - about the size of a human hair - most patients compare the feeling to less than a mosquito bite,
if felt at all. Needle lengths vary for different parts of the body with larger, more dense musculature. Some
patients will experience "Tehchi," a sensation felt when the energy is contacted, equal to a mild or
moderate feeling of heaviness or tingling.
Teishein tapping needles are use to apply taps to the surface of the skin, similar to tapping a ball point pen.
Acupressure uses the thumb and fingers to stimulate various points and is usually not painful unless a close
muscle is sore. Electro-acupuncture uses the needle technique, with electrical stimulation applied directly
to the needles either by hand or via clips, increasing the reach into the network and many times delivering
better results. Surface electrical stimulation is similar in technique to acupressure, but utilizes a hand
probe in place of fingers and thumbs.
typical injections. Four acupuncture needles will fit inside a hypodermic needle, and because the needles
are so fine - about the size of a human hair - most patients compare the feeling to less than a mosquito bite,
if felt at all. Needle lengths vary for different parts of the body with larger, more dense musculature. Some
patients will experience "Tehchi," a sensation felt when the energy is contacted, equal to a mild or
moderate feeling of heaviness or tingling.
Teishein tapping needles are use to apply taps to the surface of the skin, similar to tapping a ball point pen.
Acupressure uses the thumb and fingers to stimulate various points and is usually not painful unless a close
muscle is sore. Electro-acupuncture uses the needle technique, with electrical stimulation applied directly
to the needles either by hand or via clips, increasing the reach into the network and many times delivering
better results. Surface electrical stimulation is similar in technique to acupressure, but utilizes a hand
probe in place of fingers and thumbs.
How Can it Help Me? There are hundreds of conditions that respond well to acutherapies. Take a
look at the list of some of the most common below:
Acute & chronic pain Migraines Tension cluster headaches
Sinus headaches Trigeminal neuralgia Bladder dysfunction
Bed wetting Neck pain Back pain
Low shoulder Tennis elbow Post-operative pain
Gastric problems High blood pressure Asthma
Allergies Hemorrhoids Fatigue
Anxiety Depression Neurologic syndrome
Eye problems Weight loss Addictions & withdrawal symptoms
Smoking cessation Arthritis TMJ
Muscle spasm Plantar fasciitis PMS & PMDD
look at the list of some of the most common below:
Acute & chronic pain Migraines Tension cluster headaches
Sinus headaches Trigeminal neuralgia Bladder dysfunction
Bed wetting Neck pain Back pain
Low shoulder Tennis elbow Post-operative pain
Gastric problems High blood pressure Asthma
Allergies Hemorrhoids Fatigue
Anxiety Depression Neurologic syndrome
Eye problems Weight loss Addictions & withdrawal symptoms
Smoking cessation Arthritis TMJ
Muscle spasm Plantar fasciitis PMS & PMDD
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The cost of treatment varies across the country, and is dependent on the type of treatment chosen or
recommended by your physician. At ChiroCare, fees range from $50 to $98 per session. Some insurance
carriers do provide coverage for acutherapy, so be sure to ask.