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Acupuncture Therapy

Acupuncture is an ancient system of Chinese medicine that promotes natural healing and overall wellness. It aims to prevent and treat a wide range of health conditions by inserting very fine, solid needles into specific points of the body known as acupuncture points or acu-points.

How does acupuncture work?

Acupuncture stimulates the body’s natural healing response by correcting internal imbalances. This process helps the body resist or overcome illnesses and alleviates pain by encouraging the release of chemicals that reduce discomfort. There are nearly 1,000 acupuncture points along 14 major meridians, or energy pathways, throughout the body. Many of these points lie near nerves. When these points are stimulated, they create a dull ache or sense of fullness in the muscle. This signal travels to the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), prompting the release of endorphins, natural, pain-relieving chemicals. These, along with other neurotransmitters, help block pain signals from reaching the brain.

What happens during acupuncture treatment?

The acupuncturist will use hair-thin metal needles. Each needle is sterile and pre-packaged. The number of needles used during treatment can vary from two to eight. The needles are placed at various depths, ranging from a fraction of an inch to two inches. They are placed under the skin in carefully determined points on the body. After the needles have been inserted, they stay in place from a few minutes up to 20 minutes. During the treatment, acupuncture needles are twirled, energized electrically, or warmed to intensify the effect of the treatment. When electricity is applied, a tingling sensation is common. However, if the sensation becomes too strong, you can ask your doctor or the nurse to reduce the electricity at any time.

In a treatment series, your doctor will use different combinations of points, different needling techniques, or both. These combinations help stimulate new sources of healing as the patient’s response to treatment is observed. Dr. Lam may also incorporate herbal medicine into the treatment for faster more.