What exactly is acupuncture, and is it right for you?
Acupuncture is rooted in traditional Chinese medicine and grounded in modern anatomical understanding for a therapeutic intervention utilizing fine needles to target specific points on the body. Performed by licensed practitioners such as Registered Acupuncturists, Chiropractors, and Physiotherapists, acupuncture aims to relieve pain, muscle tension, stress, and improve circulation by restoring the harmonious flow of qi (pronounced “chee”).
Wondering if acupuncture is right for you? Call Momentum Health in Calgary to schedule an appointment today!
How does acupuncture work?
Acupuncture stimulates natural pain-relieving chemicals in the body, including a combination of endorphins and serotonin, which can trigger the brain’s pain receptors to experience less pain. Acupuncture may also enhance local blood flow to facilitate the healing process by delivering increased oxygen and nutrients to injured or tense tissues.
During your first session, one of our acupuncturists at Momentum Health will discuss your condition and medical history, followed by a physical examination to identify specific acupuncture points relevant to your treatment.
The needles are sterile, disposable, and extremely thin. Needles will be inserted at various depths depending on your condition. Your provider will leave needles in for either a few minutes or as long as 20 minutes, depending on your condition.
Benefits of acupuncture
Acupuncture is often associated with relief from chronic pain. However, this powerful healing technique provides a wide range of benefits, such as:
- Better sleep
- Headache relief
- Increased energy
- Reduced back and joint pain
- Reduced stress and anxiety
- Blood pressure control
- Reduced muscle tension
- Allergy relief
Acupuncture has helped patients with a range of conditions, such as back or neck pain, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, menstruation pain management, digestion, and postoperative pain.
Book an appointment today
Want to experience the benefits of acupuncture for yourself? Contact our team at Momentum Health today!
Jon-Michael Bertoli
Clinic Director, Dr. Ac, RMT
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Many of our physiotherapists provide dry needling. Read more about Dry Needling Physiotherapy here