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Schaumburg Location |
1251 Plum Grove Rd.
Suite 100
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Phone: 847-985-1980 |
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Acupuncture Treatment
Acupuncture Treatment in Schaumburg &
Chicago's Northwest Suburbs
Acupuncture
is a branch of Chinese medicine that dates back over 2000 years. The
basic theory of this medicine is that an invisible energy called Qi
flows through the body via meridians. In a healthy individual, Qi flows
freely through the meridian network. There are 12 major meridians and
eight secondary meridians. The meridians are interconnected to each
other, the internal organs, the sense organs and various tissues. The
ancient Chinese mapped out the meridian pathways and discovered points
at which Qi is accessible. These points are what we call "acupoints."
When there is a blockage of Qi, disease will result. Acupuncture works
to release the blockages to restore the energetic balance of the body.
Acupuncture treatments consist of a short intake
interview, pulse taking and tongue inspection. If necessary, we will do
orthopedic testing, which may include range of motion, sensory and
muscle testing. This information is used to make a diagnosis after which
acupuncture is administered. Needles are typically retained for 30
minutes, making the total treatment time approximately one hour.
Depending on the complexity of symptoms, your treatment may be slightly
longer or shorter because it is tailored to your specific needs.
The course of treatment depends on the severity of
symptoms but in general, the more chronic the problem is, the longer it
will take to treat. Four to eight weeks is typical for chronic
conditions, with one or more visits per week. For acute conditions, you
may experience profound results within the first visit and need no
additional treatment, while others may require several treatments in a
short time span to have a similar reaction.
The Acupuncture Experience
Acupuncture needles are much thinner than those
needles use for injections and so are less painful. Needles are always
pre-packaged, pre-sterilized and are disposed of after each use. You may
not even know when they have been inserted. When the needle contacts Qi,
or energy, you may feel a variety of sensations, including heat,
tingling, numbness, swelling, a sensation in another part of your body,
etc. Many patients feel so relaxed during treatment that they fall
asleep on the treatment table.
Your Individualized Treatment
Although the use of needles is the main mode of
treatment, our clinic will customize your treatment program to care for
your specific health needs. Based on the diagnosis and treatment
principle, your treatment may combine: Chinese Herbal Medicine, Cupping,
Scraping, Moxibustion, Electrical point stimulation, Microsystems or
TuiNa (traditional Chinese massage done through clothing that
incorporates kneading manipulations of western massage with
acupressure).
Visit our
Schaumburg, Illinois, chiropractic office in
Chicago's
Northwest Suburbs for
a variety of services
including pre-natal care, acupuncture, rehabilitation,
nutritional counseling and total family healthcare.
Feel
Better. Live Better.
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