Acupuncture in Burlington

Based on symptoms present trained health care professionals place thin needles into neurological points in the body to help regulate their activity.  The stimulation of these points can not only effect the nervous system but can affect the endocrine and immune system as well.

Some believe that this stimulation boosts your body's natural painkillers.

Assessment: Treatment is based off of neurological symptoms that you may be presenting.  Sometimes the appropriate points related to your pain are located on different parts of your body.  The acupuncturist will explain to you the area where they will work and the treatment plan.

Needle Insertion: Needles are very thin but can sometimes cause a little discomfort when inserted.  5-20 are typically used in a treatment.  Most patients can’t feel the needles ones they’ve been placed.

Needle Manipulation: The practitioner may place heat or a mild, painless electrical impulse on the needles.

Needle Removal: The acupuncture needles stay in place for 10-20 minutes while you relax. No discomfort is felt when needles are removed.

Acupuncture in Burlington has been found to help alleviate pain in many cases.  Because of this, acupuncture has grown in popularity.  There are many practitioners that are trained in medical acupuncture now such as physiotherapists and chiropractors.  Ask your local chiropractor or physiotherapist if acupuncture is a treatment that you could benefit from.