Bannard Chiropractic and Acupuncture in Cary NC

Most people have heard of the art of acupuncture and maybe you've given some thought to trying it out. Acupuncture, although still not very common in the United States, has been a practice in Chinese medicine for centuries and is still widely used in China.

The World Health Organization has even done studies which support acupuncture as a valid form of alternative medicine. The Western world still views acupuncture as a novelty or foreign practice. But many people are left wondering how it really works.

The Belief behind Acupuncture

Chinese medicine and Western medicine have very different views on the human body. Chinese doctors break down the body differently and approach treatments in a different manner. As a creation of Chinese medicine, acupuncture embraces the Chinese perspective on the body's wellness.

The belief is that the body is broken down into pathways which all flow like a road system through the body. In order to stay healthy, these pathways need to maintain a strong and constant flow. When these areas become slow or stagnant, acupuncture is used to relieve them.

What Happens During an Acupuncture Treatment?

Assume that you are suffering from a simple headache. If you visit a doctor in the United States, you would probably just be given an analgesic like aspirin and sent on your way.

Acupuncturists, rather than giving you medication, would target areas in the face and head as well as the webbing of the thumb, all of which they believe to be directly related to headaches.

They would insert very thin metal threads into the specific points. While the patient is resting and the threads are in place, the doctor would apply pressure to the thumb, the area targeted for this example. When the doctor feels the problem has been alleviated, he would remove the threads.

What Can Acupuncture Help With?

The 2003 study performed by the World Health Organization concluded that acupuncture had a positive outcome on a long list of ailments. While the Western world still remains skeptical, Chinese medicine has been using acupuncture alongside modern medicine and finding positive results. The only way to really discover whether acupuncture is helpful to you is to try it out.

Many Americans still have reservations about acupuncture. On the outside, acupuncture may appear to be painful, with a dozen small needles poking out of a person.

And accepting a differing viewpoint on how the body functions can be hard. However, acupuncture is actually extremely safe and painless so giving it a shot may completely change your perception of it.

Bannard Family Chiropractic and Acupuncture in Cary NC can help restore balance to your health and body. Contact their office today and schedule an appointment.