Chronic pain and inflammation are difficulties that millions struggle with daily. Many of these people have struggled for years to find relief with traditional medicine. This has led many people to seek alternative options to help support them through their pain. One of these ancient practices has gained popularity over the last few years – acupuncture.
Let’s take a closer look at what acupuncture is and if you would be a good fit for acupuncture services.
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a technique in which practitioners stimulate specific points, nerves, muscles, and tissues on the body by inserting thin, solid, sterile, one-time-use needles into the skin along acupuncture meridian energy lines, musculoskeletal myofascial lines and trigger points.
What Conditions Can Acupuncture Help With?
- Chronic Pain Disorders
- Inflammatory Disorders
- Fibromyalgia
- Low Back Pain
- Neck Pain
- Tennis Elbow
- Osteoarthritis
- Nausea
- Tension Headaches
What Does Acupuncture Treatment Feel Like?
At Ohio Sports and Spine, receiving acupuncture treatment is quick and pain free. The appointment typically lasts thirty minutes long. Dr. Hospodar examines each client to make sure they are fit for acupuncture treatment and analyzes what areas of the body they need to focus on. This ensures high quality treatment targeting the parts of the body in pain.
Due to the use of needles, many patients may have uneasy feelings toward acupuncture out of the fear of pain. Rest assured, acupuncture is not supposed to be a painful experience. Many patients report leaving their visits feeling relaxed and at ease.
Signs You May Benefit from Acupuncture
- You have tried other forms of therapies and are looking to add a new approach to your current treatment plan.
- You are wanting a more minimally invasive type of treatment.
- The chronic pain you are experiencing is not lessening with other therapies.
- You are looking for ways to reduce stress and inflammation from your body.
Where to Get Acupuncture Treatment?
It is important to receive acupuncture from the hands of a trained practitioner. At Ohio Sports and Spine, Dr. Hospodar provides quality care to each patient. As the only Chiropractic Physician in the Mahoning Valley who is also a Licensed Acupuncturist, Hospodar has accumulated over 2,300 hours of training helping the lives of others through acupuncture. Learn more about Ohio Sports and Spine and our Acupuncture Services Today!
