Acupuncture Herndon, VA

What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is the use of sterile, hair-thin needles that are inserted into specific acupuncture points in the skin. The needles are then manipulated manually or through stimulation.

Acupuncture points are located along pathways called “meridians”, and the points are located near nerves. Researchers suggest that acupuncture needles inserted at these ports may block pain signals. It is also thought that acupuncture may release natural chemicals and stimulate neurotransmitters to reduce pain and regulate depressive mood.

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WHAT PROBLEMS CAN BE TREATED BY ACUPUNCTURE?

  • Sore throat, toothaches, sinusitis
  • Colds & flus, bronchitis, asthma, allergies
  • Indigestion, diarrhea, constipation, IBS
  • Hypertension, high cholesterol, DVT
  • Cystitis, stress incontinence, neurogenic bladder
  • Irregular menstrual, endometriosis, PMS, infertility, menopausal syndrome
  • Disc herniation, joint sprains / strains, sciatica, back pain, arthritis, sport injuries
  • Depression, stress, anxiety, insomnia, headache, migraine
  • Post stroke paralysis, dizziness, tinnitus
  • Smoking, Obesity, weight control
  • Skin disorders(rashes, urticarial, pruritus..)

WHAT ARE THE MAIN FUNCIONS OF ACUPUNTURE?

  • Reducing inflmmation and pain
  • Balancing sympathetic / parasympathetic nerve systems
  • Act on brain to treat mental disorders
  • Treat peripheral neuropathy
  • Restores the harmonious balance of the body’s natural energy(Qi)
  • Encourage body to promote its own healing ability
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Does Acupuncture Hurt?

  • Modern acupuncture is largely a painless procedure
  • It uses hair-thin, very slender and flexible needles
  • They do not force any fluids into the skin
  • In the most cases, patients feel no more than prickle-like feeling
  • Some people may experience a little tingling
  • In general, acupuncture treatment is a very comfortable method

How does acupuncture help with pain?

Acupuncture stimulates the body to produce its own pain relieving chemicals called “endorphins”. These chemicals mimic morphine by attaching to opiate receptor sites found through the nervous system.

Endorphins help to block pathways that relay pain messages from the body to the brain, resulting in relief of pain, general relaxation and biochemical restoration of the body’s own internal regulation systems.

The improved energy and biochemical balance produced by acupuncture stimulates the body’s natural healing abilities, thereby reducing inflammation and promoting physical well-being.

Advanced Acupuncture Practices:

  • Painless insertions
  • Head/Abdomen Region reactive stimulation
  • Qi enhanced acupuncture
  • Targeted qi treatment
  • Yin/Yang balancing
  • Autoimmune system booster methods