Acupuncture
Acupuncture is one of the oldest healing practices in the world dating back over 3000 years!
WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE?
Acupuncture works by its effect on local nerves to decrease pain by inducing the body to release endorphins, a natural pain relieving substance, and stimulating healing locally by increasing blood flow and reducing deep scar tissue in the affected structures.
WHO CAN PERFORM ACUPUNCTURE?
In Ontario, the practice of acupuncture has been regulated since 2006. Regulated Health Professionals, including Chiropractors and Physiotherapists, who have fulfilled the educational requirements outlined by their regulatory colleges can perform needle insertion acupuncture. At ACHC, all our chiropractors and physiotherapists are qualified in acupuncture and implement a neurofunctional dry-needling acupuncture approach to effectively modulate abnormal activity of the nervous system.
Call our office or Click Here to schedule an appointment to determine if acupuncture may be beneficial to you.
WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE USED TO TREAT?
Acupuncture is used to treat a wide range of disorders including:
- Back Pain and Sciatica
- Neck Pain and Radiating Arm Pain (Pinched Nerves)
- Headache – Migraine and Tension
- Shoulder Pain
- Tendonitis
- Elbow Pain (Tennis Elbow, Golfer’s Elbow)
- Wrist Pain
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Hip Pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Knee Pain
- Foot and Ankle Pain
- Sprains and Strains
- Plantar Fascitis
