Acupuncture
Acupuncture is designed to help stimulate certain parts of your body through the process of using a needle to puncture the skin. The intended goal is to try and ease or relieve any pain that you may be experiencing or treat and current health issues you may have. Acupuncture has been proven to have a positive effects on the nervous, endocrine, digestive, immune and cardiovascular system. If you’re looking to try out acupuncture in St. James, contact us here.
What Happens During Acupuncture Treatment at Dr. Semente’s office?
The first thing that our qualified acupuncturist will do is ask about your health history. It is important that you are honest and tell our acupuncturist everything they need to know in order to help you to the best of their ability. some evaluations can include examining your tongue’s shape, color, and coating, feeling your pulse, and potentially performing other physical exams.
The treatment process starts with you lying comfortably on a table, while the trained professional uses the needles to stimulate specific acupoints around your body. If you are concerned about pain with the needles, there’s no need to worry. Most people feel little to no discomfort at all since the needles are placed in carefully by a trained expert. The needles are typically left in between 5 to 30 minutes.
What Conditions are Commonly Treated by Our Acupuncture in St. James?
Acupuncture can treat many different types of conditions, injuries, and diseases. Some ailments include:
- Tennis Elbow
- Stroke
- Sprain
- Sciatica
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Neck pain
- Low back pain
- Headaches
- Allergic rhinitis
- Hypertension
- Obesity
- Cancer pain
The frequency and number of treatments differ from person to person. Some people experience dramatic relief from the first treatment, and others experience relief after a few sessions. If someone is experiencing chronic conditions, one to two treatments per week for several months may be recommended. If you believe that acupuncture can help treat the ailment you are suffering from and you are interested in getting treatment, contact us for acupuncture in St. James today!
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