Questions About
Acupuncture
"Are the needles clean?"
At CHPT only sterile, disposable needles are used to assure that there is no transmission of diseases.
"Is acupuncture painful?"
Extremely fine needles are inserted with minimal stimulation and are left in place for 5 to 30 minutes. Most clients are unaware of the needles. They rest comfortably and experience a deep relaxation, often drifting off to sleep and awaking rested and revitalized.
"How many treatments will I need?"
This depends on the severity and duration of each person's condition. Some acute conditions require only one treatment.In general, 5 to 15 treatments are adequate for the majority of problems.Some chronic ailments require ongoing treatments.You can expect to have your health concern addressed in a direct and timely manner.
Today we are bombarded by stress via computer screens, road rage, prime time news, cell phones and potential terrorism. All these factors combine to put the calmest person into a frazzled frenzy. Internally stress can deplete your nervous system, lymphatic system, kidneys and adrenal glands. This sets the stage for a wider array of more serious ills. Studies have shown that increased and constant stress can decrease the number of white blood cells, which defend us against viruses. This leads to a weak immune system and emotional instability.
Acupuncture has been shown to be one of the most effective ways to reduce the devastation of stress and activate the relaxation response. Acupuncture causes your body to release pleasant, happy chemicals called endorphins. These endorphins are natural opiates, which relieve pain and increase a person’s sense of relaxation and well being. They can give a person a “natural high” similar to the feeling we have at peak experiences in our lives. This is one of the reasons that acupuncture is so useful in the treatment of depression and anxiety.
Acupuncture also encourages relaxation by loosening tight muscles. You can leave a session feeling as if you had a good, deep massage.
When you "put up" with symptoms like irritability, insomnia, anxiety, depression, fatigue, headaches or tight neck & shoulders, the problem will only get worse. This ultimately opens up the door for more extreme and chronic health issues to spring up later. Here, at Chicago Health and Physical Therapy Center we can make an immense difference in how you deal with stress.
