Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a traditional medical scientific art that uses fine needles to stimulate the energy pathways (meridians) that run between the body's soft tissue layers. The term energy is one that has been studied since the dawn of time. Energy can be defined as anything from the sun's light wavelengths, ocean waves, or even the human body's blood circulation and nerve distribution. Countless research studies have attempted to define how acupuncture works. Some of the most accepted theories include the following:
- stimulates the central nervous system to change pain signals
- releases peripheral nerve flow and entrapment sites
- stimulates blood perfusion to increase the rate of cellular repair
- restarts the body's immune response to correct poor healing
- stimulates specific organ systems to correct deficiencies or excesses
- balances poor distribution of energy aggregation
At Focus, we have discovered acupuncture to be an enormously effective supplement to myofascial release and exercise. It has been proven to significantly increase the rate of healing and decrease inflammation and pain....a perfect combination!
When appropriate, patients are prescribed traditional herbal formulas that supplement the benefits of the acupuncture treatments. This effectively addresses issues of constipation, poor acidic balance, sinus congestion, and hormonal imbalances, to name a few, which can all lead to bodily imbalance and slow any healing response.
