Acupuncture Albany, NY. Acupunture for chronic pain, carpal tunnel, IVF and more

Acupuncture

Did you know that Acupuncture has been shown to be more effective than conventional treatment for migraines, back and knee pain? Acupuncture is also the complementary therapy most recommended by medical doctors (or M.D.'s), and is covered under more insurance plans than ever before. No other traditional healing method has ever earned as much world-wide success, recognition and support! Acupuncture is now an established part of the modern medical field.

Physicians and patients alike are becoming increasingly aware of the benefits of acupuncture, which has been shown to be effective for these and many other illnesses:

asthma and allergies
back, neck and shoulder pain
carpal tunnel syndrome
chemotherapy effects of nausea/vomiting, aches/pains, insomnia
chronic pain
colitis
depression and anxiety
endometriosis
headaches
high blood pressure (hypertension)
infertility and women undergoing IVF treatment
insomnia
irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
menopause
premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
sciatica
skin conditions and aging see facial rejuvenation
smoking cessation
stress

Acupuncture Treats the Problem at the Root

Typically, patients take some type of western medication either prescribed by their doctor or purchased over-the-counter. Often times, while these medications may temporarily help reduce their symptoms, they do little more than mask the real problem.

With acupuncture, the modern-day technique based upon the ancient method of Chinese acupuncture, you'll start to feel better and resolve your health issues. Acupuncture works so well because it targets the root of your problem by restoring normal body functions.

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions:

At the Center, we use the highest quality acupuncture needles. These needles are sterile, single-use only and are hair-thin. Clients rarely feel more than a slight pinch upon insertion, which quickly fades away. Acupuncture sessions are deeply relaxing, and many clients fall asleep during their treatment.

Our Licensed Acupuncturists

Rebecca Rice and Christopher Reilly use acupuncture to treat patients here at the Center. Rebecca and Chris are both New York State licensed acupuncturists, nationally certified and have developed a reputation for their effective acupuncture-based healing techniques.

Depending upon the severity and duration of your ailment, acupuncture treatment plans vary. Your practitioner will discuss your condition with you and come up with a plan that is mutually agreeable.

Case History:

Here's just one example of many where acupuncture was prescribed at the Center resulting in a medication-free and pain-free outcome:

Felice (50), came to the Center seeking help for acute back pain. While bending over to pick up a 2 pound weight she felt a pop in her lower right side of her back after which she couldn't move for 10 minutes due to the severe pain. Felice was treated with acupuncture.

Felice reported an instant reduction in pain and increase of mobility. She was also prescribed a Chinese herbal formula to help further release the spasm and ensure smooth flow of the affected meridians. The pain continued to decrease during the next acupuncture treatment one week later. Upon follow-up, Felice reported that the pain was completely gone.

Our Special Team Approach to Your Health Care

At the Center, your acupuncturist has the opportunity to consult with complementary practitioners and medical doctors about your health concerns and the progress you are making. These practitioners are always available to you as well.

We take great pride in our staff's special team consulting approach to the care of our patients, giving you the best that Integrative Medicine has to offer.

Make An Appointment

Acupuncture works. It has helped countless numbers of people to improve their health and lead painfree lives. For this reason, The National Institute of Health has approved acupuncture as an effective treatment for many, many health conditions that Americans face today.

Call The Center at 518.689.2244 and Nadine or April will be happy to discuss your situation and make an appointment for you.

Read on for more detailed information about the theory and history of acupuncture.

What is Acupuncture?

The thousands of acupuncture points throughout the body present areas where an individuals qi can be accessed and adjusted. The stimulation of these points brings about a shift in qi flow through the pathways, called meridians, that connect these points to the whole of the body's energetic anatomy.

The acupuncturist uses the specific character of each point, and precise pathway of each meridian to decide where a needle needs to be inserted in order to restore the proper flow of qi in the body. When this is achieved, an immediate increase in wellness is often experienced, with subsequent treatments building and adding upon each other.

Acupuncture needles are extremely thin, sterile, and are not reused. Unlike hypodermic needles, acupuncture needles are solid and hair-thin. In most areas of the body, they are inserted no more than ½ inch. There may be a small amount of discomfort at the initial insertion, but this quickly fades and gives way to the unique sensations of relaxation that typically occur with acupuncture.

Theory of Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a tradition rooted in the awareness of life energy (qi), and the concept of health as a balanced movement of this qi. When qi moves through the body, the physiology of the body responds in many ways. Modern research has found that many acupuncture points are located near neural structures and major blood vessels.

Acupuncture has been seen to affect the transmission of nervous impulses, and it is thought that this effect helps to block pain impulses from reaching the brain. In addition, acupuncture has been seen to effect the dilation and constriction of blood vessels. This affect on blood flow is thought to play a part in the healing and repairing of damaged tissue, as well as the maintenance of healthy body tissue.

The release of endorphins and endogenous opiates, natural pain relievers and mood modulator, has also been observed to play an important role in the therapeutic effects of acupuncture.

History of Acupuncture

Acupuncture, which originated in China more than 3,000 years ago, is one of the oldest, most commonly used systems of healing in the world. The traditional practice of the individual as a whole has led to the rapid expansion of acupuncture in the United States over the last 30 years In 1993, the Food and Drug Administration estimated that Americans made up to 12 million visits per year to acupuncture practitioners.

Throughout its history, acupuncture has been used to both prevent and treat illness. Many centuries of practice, observation, and documentation have combined to make acupuncture one of the most elegant, intricate, artful, and effective systems of healing still practiced in the world.

Modern day acupuncture practitioners draw on the wealth of Chinese medical classics, as well as modern advances in biomedical understanding to provide the most effective and safe therapy possible. Acupuncture continues to evolve today.

Acupuncture is provided at the Center by licensed practitioners. New York State regulates and licenses the practice of acupuncture. To make an appointment with Rebecca Rice or Christopher Reilly, call the Center at 518-689-2244 or Click Here to Contact Us by Email.