What’s Acupuncture Good For?
Acupuncture is the insertion of very thin needles through strategic points on your body. This is a traditional Chinese medicine technique for balancing the flow of energy believed to flow through pathways in your body. The Chinese believe that your energy flow will re-balance by this technique of inserting needles in specific points along these meridians. Contact our acupuncturist in manhattan today to see how we can help!
It helps stimulate the central nervous system, releasing chemicals into the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. This change might stimulate the body’s natural healing ability and promote emotional and physical well-being. It has recently been studied that the long-term effect of acupuncture on patients who suffer from chronic pain showed promising results.
Acupuncture Can Treat The Following Issues:
- Headaches
- Nausea caused by cancer chemotherapy or surgical anesthesia
- Dental pain post-surgery
- Addiction
- Menstrual cramps
- Tennis elbow
- Fibromyalgia
- Myofascial pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Low back pain
- Asthma
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Sport injury
- It might help with stroke rehabilitation
Typically risks are low for acupuncture; however, you may be at risk if you have:
- A bleeding disorder
- Pacemaker
- Pregnant
The effect of acupuncture can last for a couple of days to as long as a few weeks. How long it lasts depends on the person’s age and symptoms. It depends on each person how often they would like to receive acupuncture. Some patients come weekly, monthly, or even on an as-needed basis to visit our acupuncturist in manhattan. The acupuncturist in manhattan from Manhattan Sports Medicine and Wellness Group will examine the patient to determine what kind of treatment is necessary. They will ask about your symptoms, behavior, and lifestyle. There is a chance that your acupuncturist in manhattan will also look at:
- Your painful body parts
- Your tongue
- Color of your face
- Pulse in your wrist
Contact Our Acupuncturist in Manhattan
If you are looking for an acupuncturist in manhattan, look no further than Manhattan Sports Medicine and Wellness Group. We have four licensed acupuncturists in our various locations throughout New York. Each of these acupuncturists has a special interest in the Chinese medicine culture. To learn more about our acupuncturists or to make an appointment click here today.