Acupuncture

The art of Acupuncture has been around for as long as five thousand years, the specific mapping of the body points by the Chinese has been around for two thousand years. Acupuncture has been used by many people to dull or eliminate the pain of surgery and in many cases and in many cases eliminating the need for general anesthetic.

In general, the depth of the needles penetrating the skin varies based on the selected meridian points, patient size, age and constitution. Needle penetration can be from as little as ¼ of an inch to one inch in depth. While the insertion of the needles are not felt to be uncomfortable, some people may feel a small sensation of cramping, heaviness distention, tingling, or electric sensation either around the needle or traveling up and sown the affected meridian or energy pathway.

In summary, Acupuncture is a safe and effective technique. It can be used as an adjunct treatment to many ailments. Acupuncture can also be used as an alternative to surgery and in some cases allowing enough satisfactory relief to avoid surgery, depending on the pain pathology. Acupuncture can also be effective in relieving soft tissue ailments.