Progressive Rehab Clinic is pleased to offer medical acupuncture treatment as part of our wide range of physiotherapy services. Acupuncture is administered by our experienced and registered physiotherapists.
The ancient healing art of acupuncture promotes holistic wellness and relieves a wide range of health issues. Our experienced acupuncturists combine traditional wisdom with modern techniques to provide safe, effective, and personalized treatments tailored to your needs.
How Is Medical Acupuncture Performed?
According to traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture works by balancing the flow of energy, or Qi (pronounced “chee”), within the body. When Qi becomes blocked or imbalanced, it can lead to pain, illness, and other health problems. By stimulating acupuncture points along the body’s meridian pathways, acupuncture helps to restore the smooth flow of Qi. It also promotes healing and restoring health.
Medial acupuncture involves using very find sterile needles, which are carefully inserted into specific anatomically defined neuro-functional points on the body. These precise points help improve nerve stimulation.
The stimulation can be performed manually, using the needles only or supplement with therapeutic electricity methods. Moreover, Therapeutic electricity methods involve modulation on the acupuncture points to improve stimulation response.
Will Medical Acupuncture Help?
Many recent research studies have shown acupuncture treatment, when performed with other physiotherapy treatments helps improve recovery from various disabilities and injuries. Many of our patients at Progressive Rehab Clinic report acupuncture treatments have helped with their conditions.
How acupuncture helps is directly related to the specific points on the body and the nerves these points stimulate. Each of these points has a lower sensitivity level and “electrical” charge. As such, inserting the acupuncture needles at these points decreases sensitivity to other areas of the body through the nervous system.
Patients report that through this decrease in sensitivity and they notice a reduction in pain in other areas of their body. Patients have also reported they have noticed a sense of heightened relaxation both during and after acupuncture treatments.
How Safe Is Medical Acupuncture Treatment?
At Progressive Rehab Clinic, our physiotherapists use sterile acupuncture needs for each treatment. Each needle is used for single-treatment usage and is discarded afterward. As with any medical treatment, there can be certain risks and most notably if the patient is hemophilic or pregnant. Other possible side effects may include slight bruising and minimal bleeding at the insertion points.
What Can Acupuncture Treat?
Acupuncture is a therapy that can be used to address a wide range of health issues, including:
- Pain Management: Acupuncture is particularly effective in relieving chronic pain conditions such as back pain, neck pain, arthritis, and migraines.
- Stress and Anxiety: Acupuncture can help reduce stress, anxiety and tension promoting relaxation and also emotional well-being.
- Digestive Disorders: Acupuncture may improve digestive function and alleviate symptoms of conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and acid reflux.
- Women’s Health: Acupuncture is used to regulate menstrual cycles, manage menopausal symptoms. Also support fertility and pregnancy.
- Immune Support: Acupuncture may enhance the body’s immune function, helping to prevent illness and promote overall health.
Why Choose Progressive Rehab Clinic for Acupuncture Treatment?
- Experienced Practitioners: Our acupuncturists are licensed and highly trained in traditional Chinese medicine and modern acupuncture techniques.
- Personalized Care: We take the time to understand your unique needs and concerns, tailoring each treatment to optimize your health outcomes.
- Holistic Approach: We believe in treating the whole person and addressing not only your symptoms but also the underlying imbalances contributing to your health issues.
- Safe and Effective: Acupuncture is a safe and gentle therapy with minimal side effects, making it suitable for people of all ages and health conditions.
- Comprehensive Wellness: In addition to acupuncture, we offer a range of complementary therapies and services to support your overall health and well-being.
For additional information about medical acupuncture, or to schedule a consultation appointment, please feel free to contact Progressive Rehab Clinic directly today! We even offer in-home treatment in the GTA!