Regarding alternative medicine, acupuncture is one of the oldest and most popular chiropractic care practices. Originating in China over two thousand years ago, this therapy is based on the belief that energy, or qi, flows through and around the body along specific pathways.
At Integrated Health & Wellness LLC, our team of chiropractic care experts in Danbury and Brookfield, CT, offers acupuncture services to help improve your health and well-being. If you’re considering this type of treatment, here’s what you need to know about how it works and its potential benefits.
During an acupuncture session, our licensed practitioner will insert thin needles into specific points on your body. These needles are then stimulated by twisting or heating them.
The placement of the needles is based on a system of meridians, or energy pathways. By stimulating these points, it’s thought that acupuncture can improve the flow of qi and promote balance in the body.
Apart from needles, other forms of stimulation may be used, such as:
When acupuncture needles are inserted, they stimulate the nervous system to release chemicals in the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These chemicals either change the experience of pain or trigger the release of other chemicals and hormones that can influence the body’s healing response.
Acupuncture has been found to stimulate the release of:
Acupuncture is an effective treatment for multiple conditions. Some of the most common include:
If you’re looking for a natural way to improve your health and well-being, acupuncture may be right. To book an appointment with chiropractor Dr. Richard Bailey, call our Danbury and Brookfield, CT, office today or schedule an appointment online. We look forward to helping you achieve your health goals. Call us today at (203) 221-5361 to set up an appointment.
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Danbury Office:
8B Christopher Columbus Ave A
Danbury, CT 06810
Brookfield Office:
7 Hollis Dr
Brookfield, CT 06804