What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture involves the insertion of small, fine needles into specific points of the body in order to promote healing, decrease pain, and increase movement and function.
Because of acupuncture’s direct effect on the nervous system, many people that have pain as well as stress, anxiety, or low energy levels find that acupuncture helps them feel more balanced and improves their overall wellness, in addition to treating their specific condition.
Acupuncture is a tool that may be used as part of your Physiotherapy treatment plan. Some examples include treating:
Most acupuncture treatment last between 10 to 20 minutes. Patients often feel an achy, heavy sensation which is completely normal. Sharp pain or severe discomfort should not be felt. Any questions and concerns that you have regarding acupuncture will be discussed prior to your first treatment.
Book an appointment with our Physiotherapist if you are interested in having acupuncture!
If you have questions about how acupuncture may be able to help you, please give us a call for a free phone consultation.
Acupuncture involves the insertion of small, fine needles into specific points of the body in order to promote healing, decrease pain, and increase movement and function.
Because of acupuncture’s direct effect on the nervous system, many people that have pain as well as stress, anxiety, or low energy levels find that acupuncture helps them feel more balanced and improves their overall wellness, in addition to treating their specific condition.
Acupuncture is a tool that may be used as part of your Physiotherapy treatment plan. Some examples include treating:
- Acute pain and/or chronic pain
- Musculoskeletal pain (related to muscles, joints)
- Nerve pain or altered sensation
- Inflammation and swelling
- Weak muscles (via neuromuscular stimulation)
- Headaches
- Post-concussion symptoms
- Impairments post-stroke
- Nervous system dysfunction and imbalance
Most acupuncture treatment last between 10 to 20 minutes. Patients often feel an achy, heavy sensation which is completely normal. Sharp pain or severe discomfort should not be felt. Any questions and concerns that you have regarding acupuncture will be discussed prior to your first treatment.
Book an appointment with our Physiotherapist if you are interested in having acupuncture!
If you have questions about how acupuncture may be able to help you, please give us a call for a free phone consultation.
Acupunture is covered by most extended health care plans.