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Local Acupuncture Therapy in Raleigh

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Acupuncture is a method of encouraging the body to promote natural healing, improve function, and reduce pain. This process is done by inserting needles and applying heat or electrical stimulation at exact acupuncture points.

How Does Acupuncture Work?

The classical Chinese explanation is that energy channels run in regular patterns through the body and over its surface. These energy channels, called meridians, are like rivers flowing through the body to irrigate and nourish the tissues. An obstruction in the movement of these energy rivers is like a dam that backs up in others.

The meridians can be influenced by stimulating the acupuncture points; the acupuncture needles unblock the obstructions at the dams and reestablish the regular flow through the meridians. Acupuncture treatments can help the body’s internal organs correct imbalances in digestion, absorption, energy production activities, and the circulation of energy through the meridians.

The modern scientific explanation is that needling the acupuncture points stimulates the nervous system to release chemicals in the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These chemicals will either change the experience of pain or trigger the release of other chemicals and hormones that influence the body’s own internal regulatory system.

The improved energy and biochemical balance produced by acupuncture stimulate the body’s natural healing abilities, promoting physical and emotional well-being.

Conditions That Benefit From Acupuncture

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Acupuncture in Raleigh: How Many Treatments Will I Need?

The number of treatments needed differs from person to person. For complex or long-standing conditions, one or two treatments a week for several months may be recommended. For acute problems, usually, fewer visits are required.

Is Acupuncture Painful?

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People experience acupuncture needling differently. Most patients feel only a minimal sensation as the needles are inserted; some feel no pain at all. Once the needles are in place, there is no pain felt. Acupuncture needles are very thin and solid and are made from stainless steel. The point is smooth (not hollow with cutting edges like a hypodermic needle) and insertion through the skin is not painful like injections or blood sampling. The risk of bruising and skin irritation is much less than when using a hollow needle.

Because your doctor uses disposable needles, there is no risk of infection from the treatments.

Acupuncture in Raleigh with Team Chiropractic

Anyone can crack a back, neck, or knuckles. However, only a spinal engineer can genuinely fix the spinal issues you face and generate the most significant long-term relief. At Team Chiropractic, our team of qualified spinal engineers works hard to create a custom treatment plan according to what your body needs for long-term restoration.

With over 25 years of service, we are the leading spinal adjustment practice in the Raleigh area. We are uniquely suited to help relieve your neck, back, wrist, shoulder, or sciatica pain through safe, professional spinal adjustment. Our Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioners (CCEP) and Certified Chiropractic Sports Physicians (CCSP) enable us to correct the overall biomechanics, allowing you to hold your correction.

We believe in the six essentials to healthy living: spiritual/mental alignment, physical alignment, nutritional alignment, an exercise in alignment, rest in alignment, and removing chemical stress. By offering both services and products that adhere to the six essentials, we help promote an overall health and wellness treatment for every client who comes through our doors.

If you or someone you know is looking for acupuncture treatment in Raleigh, NC, or the greater Raleigh area, we are here to help! Contact us online today or give us a call at 919-788-8881 to schedule your initial appointment and x-ray. We look forward to helping restore your health.

Ask our Raleigh or Wakefield chiropractors if acupuncture will be helpful for your condition!

Raleigh Office

309 West Millbrook Road
Suite 199
Raleigh, NC 27609

919.788.8881

Hours:
Monday: 7:30AM–12PM & 3PM–6PM
Tuesday: 7:30AM–12PM & 3PM–6PM
Wednesday: 7:30AM–12PM
Thursday: 7:30–12PM & 3PM–6PM
Friday: 7:30AM–12PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Wakefield Office

12740 Spruce Tree Way
Suite 103
Raleigh, NC 27614

919.570.6160

Hours:
Monday: 7:30AM–12PM & 3:30–5:45PM
Tuesday: 7:30AM–12PM
Wednesday: 7:30AM–12PM & 3:30–5:45PM
Thursday: 3:30–5:45PM
Friday: 7:30AM–12PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

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