Understanding Acupuncture
What exactly is acupuncture, and is it right for you?
Acupuncture is a unique practice that has evolved from ancient Chinese folk medicine to its current status as one of the most popular healing interventions. This technique uses targeted acupuncture points to release body tension, reduce pain, improve stress, and facilitate blood flow. While many people fear pain during acupuncture, the treatment is performed with tiny, hair-thin needles.
Wondering if acupuncture is right for you? Call us at MSK Centre to schedule an appointment today!
How does acupuncture work?
Acupuncture stimulates natural pain-relieving chemicals in the body, including a combination of endorphins and neurotransmitters. These chemicals’ release triggers the brain’s pain receptors to experience less pain.
Then, by stimulating blood flow to the area experiencing muscle tension, acupuncture also helps to heal that area of the body as increased circulation in an injured area naturally assists your recovery.
During your first session, one of our acupuncturists at MSK Centre will discuss your condition and how treatment will benefit you. Next, your provider will examine your body for the areas that will react to acupuncture.
The needles are sterile, disposable, and extremely thin. Needles will be inserted at various depths depending on your condition. Your acupuncturist will leave needles in for either a few minutes or as long as 20 minutes.
Benefits of acupuncture
Acupuncture is often associated with relief from chronic pain. However, this powerful healing technique employs several surprising benefits, such as:
- Better sleep
- Headache relief
- Increased energy
- Reduced back and joint pain
- Reduced stress and anxiety
- Blood pressure control
- Reduced muscle tension
Acupuncture has helped patients with a range of conditions, such as back or neck pain, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, and postoperative pain.
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Conditions Treated with Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy can be used to treat a range of musculoskeletal ailments including acute injuries, chronic degenerative conditions, and post surgery rehabilitation.
- Hip replacements
- Knee replacements
- Ankle replacements
- ACL Injuries
- Tears, Sprains, and Strains
- Fractures
- Soft Tissue Injuries
- Overuse & Repetitive Strain Injuries
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Car Accident Injuries
- Hernias
- Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
- Herniated Discs (Bulging Discs)
- Kyphosis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive capsulitis)
- Tennis Elbow (Lateral epicondylitis)
- Golfer’s Elbow (Medial epdicondylitis)
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- DeQuervain’s syndrome
- Knee Ligament Injuries (MCL/LCL/ACL)
- Ankle Sprains and Strains
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Achilles Tendinosis
- Piriformis Syndrome
- Patello-Femoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
- Paget’s Disease
- Patellar Tendonitis
- Neck Pain / Whiplash
- Nerve Impingement
- Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
- Headache
- Muscle Tension
- Fractures
- Osteoarthritis
- Bursitis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Vertigo
- Osteoporosis
- TMJ Dysfunction (Jaw pain)
Our Physiotherapy Team
Robert Chalmers
B.Sc.(PT), B.A.(PHE), MCPA
Drew Dupras
Hons. B. Kin, M.Sc.PT
Jordan Fayez
BKin (Hon), M.Sc.PT
Alexandra Ilich
B.H.Sc.(PT), H.B.Sc., MCPA, Advanced BoneFit™ Certified
Parth Suthar
Hons. BHSc. Kin, DPT
Joan Tew
B.H.Sc.PT
Thirusan Thiruchelvam
B.Sc.Kin(Hons), M.Sc.PT, Cert.SMT