Acupuncture for Back Pain
There are two good reasons why more people than ever are receiving acupuncture: It works, and it’s painless. Whether it’s for relief of arthritis or pain in the back, shoulder, neck, or knee, acupuncture for pain is incredibly effective. Don’t believe us? the World Health Organization (WHO) said so, 25 years ago. At Blue Phoenix, we do classical Chinese style, painless Japanese style and Dry Needling. Unless you clearly injured yourself or have a bulging vertebra, the problem is usually inflammation. We break up that inflammation by placing a tiny filiform pin in the area, which brings blood to the zone and (little known fact) kicks in endorphins, the body’s feel good chemical. Forget twenty sessions to the PT or 30 to the Chiropractor: after 4 to 8 acupuncture sessions, you’ll feel way better 80% of the time. How do I know this? For five years I was the back and joint pain specialist at the famed New York Center for Pain Management.
Acupuncture is great for Sports Trauma
Acupuncture provides effective long-lasting relief for sports related trauma, muscular pain due to acute trauma, and repetitive stress. We insert fine, sterile needles into pre-mapped zones in the body. This produces natural pain suppressants, anti-stress and anti-inflammatory hormones. Acupuncture has already became a therapeutic option for back and joint pain, sciatica, arthritis, or even crippling migraines. Acupuncture works by relaxing muscles and decreases inflammation caused by stagnant blood and the accumulation of toxins such as lactic acid.
Acupuncture for Accident patients to Reduce Pain
Acupuncture is now used along with Physical Therapy as an after-treatment of accident trauma patients. Along with producing a marked reduction in pain, results include increased range of motion and reduction of lingering suffering. And while both acute and chronic injury respond well to acupuncture, let’s face it, it’s not magic. Those who have not responded to Western treatment or have longstanding issues often require a series of treatments. And that is more the exception than the norm.
Insurance Often Covers Treatment
There is an excellent chance your insurance provider will cover the treatment. We are aligned with the major carriers; Anthem Blue Cross, United HealthCare, and AETNA. If you’re unsure whether your insurance covers you for acupuncture, contact our office and we’ll be happy to call your provider for you to find out. Contact us.
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Cupping Is Also a Wonderful Therapy. And we Do it
We do cupping at Blue Phoenix Wellness. If you are not familiar with cupping, know that those little round bruise-like marks aren’t really bruises. The are toxins coming the surface before dissipating. I know. you want to get rid of the toxins lurking inside the muscles. It’s one of the most wonderful treatments imaginable. Contact us.