What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a safe, drug-free way to treat neck pain, back pain, headaches, relieve stress and numerous other conditions. It has truly stood the test of time! Historians have stated, “More people have benefited from Acupuncture over the course of 2500 years than the combined total of all other healing sciences, both ancient and modern.”
According to the World Health Organization, diseases or conditions for which acupuncture has been proved through controlled trials to be an effective treatment include:
- Allergies
- Depression
- Dysmenorrhoea, primary (painful menses)
- Stomach pain (peptic ulcer, gastritis)
- Facial pain
- Headache
- High Blood Pressure (essential hypertension)
- Low Blood Pressure (primary hypotension)
- Induction of Labor
- Knee pain
- Neck and Low Back Pain
- Morning Sickness
- Nausea & Vomiting
- Dental Pain
- Post-Operative Pain
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sciatica
- Tennis Elbow
Additionally, conditions for which acupuncture has been shown to have therapeutic effect, but further proof is needed include:
- Bronchial Asthma
- Earache
- Bell’s Palsy
- Female Infertility
- Fibromyalgia
- Insomnia
- Shingles (Herpes Zoster) and post-herpetic neuralgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- RSD (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome)
- Ulcerative colitis
How Does Acupuncture Work?
According to Chinese Medicine, the human body’s energy flow ( “Qi” – pronounced Chee) courses over twelve meridians or channels that are normally well balanced. If a disruption of energy flow exists, either too much or too little, it can alter the entire system, producing dysfunction in the channel, either with pain or other symptoms in the body.
Acupuncture restores the balance of energy in the meridians, allowing the body to heal itself. Very thin needles are placed into specific points along affected meridians where energy is blocked, restoring the normal balance of Qi.
What if I am afraid of needles?
People who are afraid of needles can still be helped with acupuncture by using pressure, cold lasers or magnets to stimulate the points.
What type of needles do you use?
Rosanne Gregory, DC uses needles that are slightly larger than the diameter of a human hair. All needles used are sterile, single use and disposable for your safety and comfort.
How long does a treatment session last?
Typically, a treatment will last anywhere from 20-40 minutes.
Are acupuncture treatments covered by my insurance?
Unfortunately, very few insurance plans cover acupuncture treatments. Those that do often limit coverage to only a few diagnoses. South Windsor Neck & Back, LLC is happy to help patients verify their insurance coverage and we also provide affordable payment plans so patients can get the care that they need.