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What is acupuncture?
Acupuncture is an ancient system of medical treatment based on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It involves applying very thin needles or pressure to specific points in the body to improve the alignment of qi, which means “vital energy.” According to the principles of acupuncture, this practice can release the points where qi becomes blocked as it flows through specific channels in the body, known as meridians.
This traditional Eastern ideology and system of treatments also considers health as not simply the absence of disease, but also as an interconnection of wellness. Accordingly, there are no isolated symptoms—and each symptom is considered in the context of vital energy blockage or its excess. All in all, restoring the qi flow using acupuncture is aimed to restore the its interconnectedness, thus restoring the person’s overall health and wellness.
The benefits of acupuncture
Acupuncture can help with a variety of health conditions and symptoms, including chronic pain, headaches, and arthritis. It stimulates nerves, muscles, and connective tissue, helping to relieve the symptoms and treat conditions including the following:
- Fibromyalgia
- Neck pain
- Knee pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Immune system problems
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Side effects of chemotherapy treatment
- Digestive issues
- Gynecological conditions
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How does acupuncture treatment work?
Acupuncture sessions typically last between 30 minutes and one hour. Each session begins with an evaluation of your overall health, including a review of your medical history and a physical examination to help determine the appropriate treatment points. Following the assessment, thin, sterile needles are carefully inserted into specific locations on the body while you remain comfortably seated or lying down. This process is based on traditional therapeutic practices and aims to stimulate the body’s natural healing responses.
Does the treatment hurt?
When performed by a licensed and skilled acupuncture practitioner, such as a naturopathic doctor, acupuncture treatment is painless. The needles are hair-thin, and the most you will feel is a small pinch during their insertion. Once the needles have been inserted at specific points of the body, most people feel a sense of relaxation. And, after treatment, many patients describe feeling calm and energized.
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As part of our treatments, our holistic doctors in Ajax combine the practices of traditional and modern medicine, while carefully evaluating all your symptoms and offering compassionate care. Guided by the principles of naturopathic medicine, we recognize that every patient is unique, we create individualised plans to treat the root causes of your symptoms. What’s more, our root cause treatment process begins with a holistic evaluation of your physical, mental, and emotional health to create your personalized plan to healing and restoring your overall well-being.
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