What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a therapy directed at a system of more than 2,000 points in the body that are believed to stimulate the central nervous system. This, in turn, releases chemicals into the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These changes may stimulate the body’s natural healing abilities and promote physical and emotional well-being. Originally, the Chinese developed and refined the practice of inserting fine needles through the skin at specific points specially to cure disease or relieve pain. Various other cultures over the millennia have since developed systems of acupuncture. At Transcend, we offer Traditional Chinese Acupuncture and the French-developed auricular acupuncture (ear based).

Benefits of Acupuncture

Hundreds of clinical studies on the benefits of acupuncture show that it successfully treats conditions ranging from musculoskeletal problems (back pain, neck pain, and others) to nausea, migraine headache, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and infertility. While there are nearly innumerable potential benefits of acupuncture treatment, here are the more common benefits of this form of therapy:

Reduced stress
Reduced back and neck pain/tension
Improvement of joint pain
Stimulation of healing from chronically injured soft tissues
Relief from headaches
Reduced eye strain
Improved immune system/reduced sick days
Enhanced mental clarity and increased energy
Relief from digestive conditions
Allergy relief
Reduced nicotine cravings

A photograph of acupuncture needles being applied to an area of the body.

A photograph of an athlete receiving acupuncture treatment on her upper back.

Why choose us for your Acupuncture needs?

If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail. What if you had an entire warehouse of tools?

Unfortunately, too many patients undergo a journey with Acupuncture before their injury/illness is fully evaluated. All too often, they are not offered the full range and scope of treatment options at their disposal. The hard truth is that not every patient is an Acupuncture candidate and many should consider this therapy only in complement to others. We are uniquely positioned to offer a broad scope of resources to help you overcome your condition. Using a multi-disciplinary team, we will utilize both a “Western” and “Eastern” approach to your evaluation and treatment strategy. You will be offered a robust complement of options as opposed to a one-size-fits-all approach to treatment. This means you will be afforded the benefit of a more complete evaluation and treatment approach than if you met with a provider who only focuses on one treatment modality. This is important as your issue may warrant further investigation with advanced imaging such as MRI, laboratory analysis, and/or metabolic testing. Your struggle may be better served with injection-based therapies, massage, or adjustment of the spine. With our approach, acupuncture is often part of the treatment paradigm that is available to you, but it is not your only option.

Fun Acupuncture facts:

Acupuncture Has Been Around for Thousands of Years
Acupuncture Treats Everything from Pain to Infertility
Acupuncture has few side effects
Historically, the discovery of acupuncture was credited to the Chinese
Emperor Huangdi in 2500 BC. 5 He also is credited with the invention of
Chinese written language and agriculture
The ancient practice of acupuncture started in China approximately 3000 years ago

Should you desire Acupuncture as a treatment option, Acupuncture treatments are provided by a board-certified physician that is also fully trained in Medical Acupuncture!

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Frequently Asked Questions

The duration of symptom relief can vary from a few days to weeks. Keep in mind that most conditions require a series of treatments before adequate benefit is achieved.

An acupuncture session may take up to 60 minutes, although some appointments may be much shorter. Most patients find the sessions to be relaxing. We recommend avoidance of alcohol and exertional activities for the remainder of the day following an Acupuncture session.

Keep in mind that most conditions require a series of treatments before adequate benefit is achieved, although patients often begin feeling some relief after their very first session! The number of treatments will depend on the condition being treated and its severity. A common protocol consists of weekly treatments for 3 or 4 consecutive weeks, followed by a trial of less frequent treatment. Many patients find that, after a few weekly sessions, their symptoms improve to the point that they are comfortable spacing out treatments to every 2,3,4 or 6 weeks.

Most people report feeling minimal pain as the needle is inserted. We specifically employ techniques to minimize any discomfort from the procedure. The needle is inserted to a point that produces a sensation of pressure or ache. Some people report acupuncture makes them feel energized, while others may feel slightly sedated after the procedure.

Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners believe the human body has more than 2,000 acupuncture points connected by pathways or meridians. These pathways create an energy flow through the body that is responsible for overall health. Disruption of the energy flow can cause disease. Acupuncture treatment is highly individualized and, as such, we will custom design a treatment protocol specific to your needs.

Great news! As of the end of 2021, Medicare has begun providing coverage for Acupuncture therapy in the treatment of chronic low back pain (only). Traditionally, once Medicare begins coverage of a service the other major carriers often mirror with the same coverage (Reference).

We have already seen other insurance carrier begin to provide acupuncture coverage. Check with your specific carrier to learn more about your benefits.

Although, Acupuncture treatment for other conditions are not covered on most insurance plans, the relative cost of this therapy is extremely economical when compared to more invasive treatments such as surgery and pharmaceutical options.

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