Acupuncture is a traditional form of medicine that originated in China thousands of years ago and has gained popularity worldwide. According to Dr. Brian Matthews of Matthews Chiropractic Acupuncture and Rehabilitation in West Palm Beach, FL, acupuncture is a technique that effectively complements chiropractic care, as both aim to promote the body's natural healing processes.
Acupuncture’s Key Aspects
Traditional Chinese medicine theorizes that one’s life force energy follows specific body networks, known as meridians. Acupuncture’s objective, as traditionally practiced, is to restore the balance of Qi/life force energy that runs along these interrelated conduits. If disrupted, this energy is believed to impact one's physical and emotional well-being.
Acupuncture uses thin, sterile needles gently inserted into precise points to encourage the body’s healing response. Several hundred acupuncture points are located throughout the body, each associated with a specific function or organ. The selection of points used in an acupuncture session depends on the client's condition and the treatment objectives.
Acupuncture's Therapeutic Goals
Acupuncture is a healthcare alternative used to treat a wide variety of physical and emotional issues. A partial list includes -
- Emotional Imbalances – including-
- Anger.
- Anxiety.
- Depression.
- Stress.
- Pain manifesting in your extremities, head, back, extremities, and stomach.
- Respiratory Issues –
- Hay Fever.
- Allergies.
- Sinus.
- Asthma.
- Snoring.
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Problems –
- Constipation/Diarrhea.
- General Digestive Problems.
- IBS.
- Gall Bladder Problems.
- Hemorrhoids.
- Stomach Pain.
- Ulcers.
- Neuropathy.
- Fibromyalgia.
- Insomnia.
- Earaches/Tinnitus.
Contact a West Palm Beach Chiropractor and Acupuncturist Near You Today
Before deciding on acupuncture, it's essential to speak with a licensed acupuncturist who can help you determine if this technique suits you and your objectives. For more information, contact Dr. Matthews or a staff member of Matthews Chiropractic Acupuncture and Rehabilitation at 561-547-7878 or online.