Acupuncture: What You Need To Know

Acupuncture and acupuncture therapy is a method that involves influencing bioactive points in the human body with special sterile needles.

The use of acupuncture in Cross-Up Chiro clinic is a basic method of therapeutic and prophylactic courses for the treatment of neurological diseases.

To achieve the maximum effect, our specialists often combine it with physiotherapy, chiropractic care and other methods of alternative medicine.

Depending on the disease, acupuncturists choose a personal treatment plan individually for each person. Our physicians have extensive experience in treating patients with the techniques of Oriental medicine.

How acupuncture works

In Chinese and alternative medicine, acupuncture is considered an integral part of treatment. Acupuncture is in demand because it is a non-hazardous non-medicinal method of treating neurological diseases, as well as an effective means of combating bad habits: tobacco smoking, obesity. Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years: it relieves acute pain syndromes and helps fight chronic diseases and habits.

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The principle of needle therapy is based on the stimulation of bioactive points located on the human body on certain lines called meridians. Each meridian is responsible for a particular organ. There are a total of 14 known points, 12 of which are paired. Stimulation of these points allows you to achieve an effect on an internal or external organ. Depending on the indication, it may have a sedative or tonic effect, which results in the desired activity of the organ (decrease or increase), which brings the function back to normal.

The possibilities of acupuncture are multifaceted: it has anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, anti-tumor, and anti-edema effects. The doctor can also use it:

• Restore the energy balance in the body.
• Normalize hormonal background: regulate the functioning of the pituitary gland and hypothalamus.
• Have an analgesic effect by stimulating the production of endorphin and dopamine.
• Cure neurotic disorders and affect the nervous system.

Acupuncture is an effective method of treatment of more than 60 diseases, which is officially confirmed by the World Health Organization. The effectiveness of acupuncture is proved by objective data of MRI, tests and other investigations.

What acupuncture treats

The main advantage of the Oriental method is considered versatility: it shows stable results both in the treatment of smoking, inflammatory diseases, rejuvenation, weight loss courses, as well as in degenerative-dystrophic disorders.

The main diseases for which acupuncture is indicated include:

• Acute pain syndromes in the muscles, lower back, head, joints, back.
• Neurological disorders: neuritis, insomnia, pinched nerve, depression, chronic fatigue syndromes, neurosis.
• Spinal problems: scoliosis, osteochondrosis of any part, spondylosis, protrusion of discs, etc.
• Related diseases: diseases of the cardiovascular system, infertility, genitourinary diseases, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, diseases of the skin, etc.

Is acupuncture suitable for everyone?

Although acupuncture is indicated for almost everyone, this painless and safe method of treatment has a number of contraindications. Only a specialist, after reviewing the patient’s data, can prescribe one or another type of treatment.

Often, in order to achieve the maximum possible positive result from the treatment with Oriental techniques, comprehensive treatment sessions are used, which show the best results.

Acupuncture cannot replace surgery.

At Cross-Up Chiropractic Clinic we perform acupuncture based on modern knowledge of science and the rules of conventional medicine. Before the appointment, specialists conduct a comprehensive diagnosis and only after receiving the results of tests, prescribe a course of treatment.

How does the session go

The acupuncture procedure is pleasant and painless.

Our specialists use sterile, disposable needles that are opened from their sealed packaging in the presence of the patient. The meridian site is treated with alcohol or chlorhexidine solution. Needles are inserted to different depths at certain angles and left in the body for 15-40 minutes, depending on the indication. The scheme of acupuncture and the number of needles are also individually selected, which varies from 6-40 pieces for one session.

The process of insertion into the bioactive point is absolutely painless.

The procedure is pleasant and relaxing. That is why many people fall asleep right during the session. There is no rehabilitation period after acupuncture. The patient can go back to a normal pace of life immediately after the session.

So why are our acupuncturists better than others?

• The knowledge and experience of our clinic doctors allow us to achieve remarkable success in the treatment of neurological diseases.
• The Cross-Up Clinic has state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment that allows you to make an accurate diagnosis and initiate treatment.
• Attractive prices
• Convenient time to see a doctor.

At Cross-Up Chiropractic Clinic, the procedure is performed by doctors, authors of their own techniques with  years of professional experience. To make an appointment with an acupuncturist, fill out the form on the website or make an appointment by phone. We work to keep you healthy.