Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a relaxing treatment method with ancient roots. Here at Crestview Chiropractic, a health and wellness clinic, we offer acupuncture as a way to overcome many kinds of pain and discomfort. It involves inserting hair-thin metal needles into strategic points on the skin. Read on to learn how Dr. Jessica Schofield, our resident chiropractor, can use acupuncture to help yo

What is acupuncture?

In ancient China, acupuncture was an integral part of their approach to healthcare. They used various trigger points around the body to help with everything from migraines to arthritis. They said that these trigger points stimulate the flow of life energy, or chi, through pathways of the body. Blockages in these pathways, they argued, were responsible for disease. Today, we've studied the effectiveness and mechanisms of acupuncture, and it has demonstrated benefits for countless people.

Who may benefit from acupuncture treatment?

Acupuncture has been shown to have benefits in a wide variety of cases. It's a good way to stimulate endorphins, making it helpful in relieving pain and inflammation. It serves as a relaxing therapy that promotes general wellness. Muscular tension, neuropathy, migraines, and osteoarthritis are all conditions that may benefit from acupuncture treatment. If you're not sure whether acupuncture treatment with Crestview Chiropractic, is right for you, contact us today. Dr. Schofield would be happy to meet for a consultation to discuss your situation.

What to Know Before Receiving Acupuncture

Acupuncture is an easy process, but it's important that it's performed by a licensed practitioner. Improper treatment can leave people with some unpleasant side effects, such as infection. Sessions generally take less than forty-five minutes. You’ll have a chance to ask any questions before beginning treatment.

For further information or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Schofield, contact us today. You can reach Crestview Chiropractic's Crestview, FL, office by calling during business hours, or you can submit an appointment request online at this link. It's our mission to help you achieve your wellness goals. We look forward to hearing from you!

Acupuncture is used to treat a wide range of health problems, such as:

• Persistent lower back pain
• Chronic tension­-type headaches and migraines
• Neck pain
• Joint pain
• Postoperative pain
• Allergies
• Depression and anxiety
• Insomnia

Acupuncture takes a holistic approach to understanding normal function and disease processes, and focuses as much on the prevention of illness as on the treatment.