SOUTH COAST ACUPUNCTURE
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What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture, originating in China more than 2500 years ago,
is one of the oldest, most commonly used medical practices
in the world. Acupuncture is the insertion of fine sterilized,
disposable needles and/or applying heat or electrical
stimulation at very precise acupuncture points on the body.
Acupuncture encourages the body to promote natural
healing, reduce pain and improve function. This is
sometimes augmented by prescribing massage, hot or cold
therapy, exercise etc. depending on the patients needs
What Can Acupuncture Treat?
Some of the many conditions for which Oriental
Medicine/Acupuncture is considered appropriate are listed
by the World Health Organization of the United Nations:
Musculoskeletal – Neurological
Back pain, shoulder pain, knee pain, hand and foot pain,
bursitis, tendinitis, arthritis, headaches, migraine, nerve pain,
facial pain, bed-wetting, surgical recovery and others.
Mental – Emotional
Anxiety, depression, stress, insomnia, nervousness, fatigue,
compulsive behavior and withdrawal from addictions to
sugar, coffee, cigarettes and alcohol.
Ear, Nose, and Throat
Ringing in ears, dizziness, sore throat, hay fever, toothaches
and pain after tooth extraction.
Internal Disorders
Nausea/Vomiting, Uncomplicated asthma, diabetes,
constipation, high blood pressure, digestive tract problems,
hiccups, inflammation of the colon, inflammation of the
stomach and chronic duodenal ulcers.
Other Conditions that Oriental Medicine is successful at
treating
Weight management, metabolic/endocrine disorders,
fibromyalgia, pain
Sports related conditions {over-training syndrome, injuries,
delayed-onset muscle soreness, etc.}
Women’s health {PMS, menstrual disorders, peri/post
menopause, infertility, etc.}
How Does Acupuncture Work?
According to modern scientific research, needling the
acupuncture points stimulates the nervous system to
release chemicals in the muscles, spinal cord, and brain.
These chemicals will either reduce or change the experience
of pain, or they will trigger the release of other chemicals and
hormones which influence the body’s own internal self-
regulating system. Many researchers studying acupuncture
do not discount that completely unknown mechanisms
might be at work as well.
The improved neurological function and biochemical
balance produced by acupuncture results in stimulating the
body’s innate natural healing abilities, and in promoting
physical and emotional well-being.
What Do I Need To Do While Receiving Acupuncture?
Relax and do not be frightened. Feel free to ask questions
throughout the treatment. Do not change your positions or
move suddenly. If you are uncomfortable, please tell the
Acupuncturist.
What Can I Expect After The Acupuncture Treatment?
Many patients experience immediate total relief of their pain
or other symptoms. The relief may last or some pain may
return. In some cases, there may be no immediate relief, only
to notice pain diminishing over the next couple of days or
weeks. Generally, you should expect to feel better.
Are The Needles Used In The Acupuncture Clean? Yes.
We only use sterilized individually packaged and disposable
needles. No needles are saved or re-used for later
treatments. After each patient, all the needles are disposed
properly to avoid contamination and transmission of disease
Does Acupuncture Hurt? No.
Insertion of the slender needles goes unnoticed by
most. Some patients feel Qi (energy) moving at a
distance from the point of insertion of the needles.
What is an Acupuncturist?
An Acupuncturist is a provider of traditional oriental
medicine and holds an advanced, post graduate degree.
Licensing and training include; acupuncture, herbs,
nutrition, diet, exercise, massage and stress/lifestyle
counseling.
Acupuncture, originating in China more than 2500 years ago,
is one of the oldest, most commonly used medical practices
in the world. Acupuncture is the insertion of fine sterilized,
disposable needles and/or applying heat or electrical
stimulation at very precise acupuncture points on the body.
Acupuncture encourages the body to promote natural
healing, reduce pain and improve function. This is
sometimes augmented by prescribing massage, hot or cold
therapy, exercise etc. depending on the patients needs
What Can Acupuncture Treat?
Some of the many conditions for which Oriental
Medicine/Acupuncture is considered appropriate are listed
by the World Health Organization of the United Nations:
Musculoskeletal – Neurological
Back pain, shoulder pain, knee pain, hand and foot pain,
bursitis, tendinitis, arthritis, headaches, migraine, nerve pain,
facial pain, bed-wetting, surgical recovery and others.
Mental – Emotional
Anxiety, depression, stress, insomnia, nervousness, fatigue,
compulsive behavior and withdrawal from addictions to
sugar, coffee, cigarettes and alcohol.
Ear, Nose, and Throat
Ringing in ears, dizziness, sore throat, hay fever, toothaches
and pain after tooth extraction.
Internal Disorders
Nausea/Vomiting, Uncomplicated asthma, diabetes,
constipation, high blood pressure, digestive tract problems,
hiccups, inflammation of the colon, inflammation of the
stomach and chronic duodenal ulcers.
Other Conditions that Oriental Medicine is successful at
treating
Weight management, metabolic/endocrine disorders,
fibromyalgia, pain
Sports related conditions {over-training syndrome, injuries,
delayed-onset muscle soreness, etc.}
Women’s health {PMS, menstrual disorders, peri/post
menopause, infertility, etc.}
How Does Acupuncture Work?
According to modern scientific research, needling the
acupuncture points stimulates the nervous system to
release chemicals in the muscles, spinal cord, and brain.
These chemicals will either reduce or change the experience
of pain, or they will trigger the release of other chemicals and
hormones which influence the body’s own internal self-
regulating system. Many researchers studying acupuncture
do not discount that completely unknown mechanisms
might be at work as well.
The improved neurological function and biochemical
balance produced by acupuncture results in stimulating the
body’s innate natural healing abilities, and in promoting
physical and emotional well-being.
What Do I Need To Do While Receiving Acupuncture?
Relax and do not be frightened. Feel free to ask questions
throughout the treatment. Do not change your positions or
move suddenly. If you are uncomfortable, please tell the
Acupuncturist.
What Can I Expect After The Acupuncture Treatment?
Many patients experience immediate total relief of their pain
or other symptoms. The relief may last or some pain may
return. In some cases, there may be no immediate relief, only
to notice pain diminishing over the next couple of days or
weeks. Generally, you should expect to feel better.
Are The Needles Used In The Acupuncture Clean? Yes.
We only use sterilized individually packaged and disposable
needles. No needles are saved or re-used for later
treatments. After each patient, all the needles are disposed
properly to avoid contamination and transmission of disease
Does Acupuncture Hurt? No.
Insertion of the slender needles goes unnoticed by
most. Some patients feel Qi (energy) moving at a
distance from the point of insertion of the needles.
What is an Acupuncturist?
An Acupuncturist is a provider of traditional oriental
medicine and holds an advanced, post graduate degree.
Licensing and training include; acupuncture, herbs,
nutrition, diet, exercise, massage and stress/lifestyle
counseling.