What Is Acupuncture?

At La Ruffa Chiropractic & Sports Rehab, we always want to see our Jupiter, FL, patients living healthy lives. For this reason, we have many techniques and therapies to treat a variety of issues. One such treatment is acupuncture, which aids in relieving pain caused by numerous conditions.

What Is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is an age-old treatment that involves inserting micro-thin needles at specific points in the body. The filiform needles used are solid and usually made from stainless steel, though they can also be made from gold or silver. The needles are super-tiny, resulting in little to no pain.

What Does a Typical Acupuncture Session Look Like?

After taking your medical history and explaining your symptoms, the chiropractor will ask you to put on a gown and then direct you to lie face-down. The acupuncturist will then insert the micro-thin needles in specific areas of your body. During this time, feel free to ask any questions regarding the procedure.

After inserting the last needle, you need to wait about 15 minutes for the full effect of the procedure to occur. During this period, the acupuncturist may make necessary adjustments to the needles by turning and adjusting their depth. Unlike what you may expect, this session is soothing, and you might doze off due to the relaxing nature of acupuncture.

Before you go home, the acupuncturist will remove all the needles, and you can go on about your day immediately.

Conditions Treated with Acupuncture

Suffering from headaches and migraines? Research shows that acupuncture can reduce the severity and frequency of head pain. The other conditions that can be treated by acupuncture include:

• Neck pain
• Back pain
• Shoulder and knee pain
• Sciatica
• Osteoarthritis
• Fibromyalgia
• Tennis elbow

Acupuncture is increasingly becoming common because it’s safe and generates few side effects. Plus, it’s popular with patients who can’t tolerate medications.

Acupuncture in Jupiter 

Have you been searching online for a “chiropractor near me” in Jupiter, FL? Why don’t you book an appointment with La Ruffa Chiropractic & Sports Rehab by calling (561) 745-1002? We use numerous treatments, including acupuncture, to bring your pain under control.