Question 1

What is Acupuncture?

Accepted Answer

Acupuncture is a health science which treats pain and dysfunction in the body.

Question 2

What can acupuncture do for me?

Accepted Answer

According to the World Health Organization, acupuncture can help with acute and chronic pain, abnormal blood pressure, neck pain, asthma, allergies, skin problems, eye problems, fatigue, anxiety, tennis elbow, trigeminal neuralgia, jaw pain, vertigo, stress, and a variety of headaches.

Question 3

Acupuncture looks painful. Does it hurt?

Accepted Answer

One would assume inserting a needle into the skin would be painful, however, due to the extreme slenderness of the needle and doctor training, most people would describe the sensation to just a strong pinch.

Question 4

How does it manage pain?

Accepted Answer

Acupuncture needles are placed in specific nerves to decrease pain and improve function.

Question 5

Cosmetic Acupuncture? How does that work?

Accepted Answer

Acupuncture has been shown to achieve amazing results when used properly for wrinkle reduction! The benefit of this is that there is no need for expensive injections or surgery in order to achieve a modest lifting.

Question 6

Can it help me to quit smoking cigarettes?

Accepted Answer

Chiropractors certified in acupuncture have gained a great deal of recognition in recent years over its considerable success with addiction control. The average patient will reduce their intake of nicotine by half within the first 24 hours of treatment... a few will even quit completely! Generally, in the beginning, 3 to 6 treatments allow the patient to quit smoking without the side effects of weight gain.

Question 7

Acupuncture & Organ Care

Accepted Answer

Acupuncture can help keep organs healthy by promoting proper energy flow throughout the body. At Mid Ohio Chiropractic, we use thin needles to stimulate specific points on the body, which can help improve organ function by restoring balance to the body's energy flow. This can lead to improved blood circulation, reduced inflammation, and enhanced nerve function, all of which can contribute to overall organ health. Doctors refer their patients for acupuncture for organ health and improved functions to our office. Kidney health, A fib, and fatty liver are some of the conditions that acupuncture as a method to help improve function. We are not the primary treating doctors but work with your health care team.

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