This post is part of our complete guide to Acupuncture. Browse the guide for more in-depth information on treatments, exercises, and recovery strategies.
Acupuncture is treatment which involves inserting very small, thin needles through the skin at different points on the body, to various depths to promote healing. Research suggests that it can help relieve pain, and can even be beneficial for other problems. Today, we will be talking all about acupuncture.
An acupuncturist inserts needles into a person’s body to balance their energy. This helps boost wellbeing and may even cure some illnesses. It can help with the following conditions: headaches, blood pressure problems, and whooping cough, plus others.
Acupuncture stems from traditional Chinese medicine, which explains that health is the result of balance of the “yin” and “yang” of the life force. This is the “qi.” Illness is thought to be the imbalance of these forces.
Qi flows through pathways or meridians in the human body. There are 350 acupuncture points in the body which can access these pathways.
Research from Germany found that acupuncture may help relieve tension headaches along with migraines.
It can also help with:
- low back pain
- neck pain
- osteoarthritis
- knee pain
If you are interested in acupuncture, feel free to reach out to us today. Combined with chiropractic treatment, there is a high chance of pain relief and treatment of your pain and condition.
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Dr. David Perna DC, CCSP, CCEP is the founder and practice overseer at Back and Body Pain Relief in Springfield, NJ. A graduate of Life University Summa Cum Laude, Dr. Perna holds certifications in Active Release Technique (ART), Graston, SFMA, Neuro-Diagnostics (NCV/EMG), and Manipulation Under Anesthesia, among others. He is a Board Certified Sports Physician, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and a United States Olympic Committee Sports Medicine Volunteer.
A competing athlete himself — a 2x Ironman 70.3 finisher with a background in Olympic weightlifting, CrossFit, and martial arts – Dr. Perna brings firsthand athletic experience to his patient care.
He has treated presidents, royalty, diplomats, and professional athletes across MMA, baseball, tennis, and football, and has appeared on Dr. Oz demonstrating chiropractic therapies. His approach is diagnostic-first, combining evidence-based chiropractic care with rehabilitation to help patients get out of pain and back to full function.