Chiropractic Treatment and Acupuncture What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is a component of the health care system of China that can be traced back at least 2,500 years. The general theory of acupuncture is based on the premise that there are patterns of energy flow (Qi) through the body that are essential for health. Disruptions of this flow are believed to be responsible for disease. Acupuncture may, it has been theorized, correct...

What is acupuncture? Acupuncture is a component of the health care system of China that can be traced back at least 2,500 years. The general theory of acupuncture is based on the premise that there are patterns of energy flow (Qi) through the body that are essential for health. Disruptions of this flow are believed to be responsible for disease. Acupuncture may, it has been theorized, correct imbalances of flow at identifiable points close...

What Is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is one of the primary treatments used in the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine. According the TCM, acupuncture promotes the body’s healing abilities by regulating the flow of Qi (vital life energy in the body, pronounced “chee”) by inserting very fine needles into specific points in the body. Over many years, TCM has mapped out the flow of Qi in the body through a system called meridians. Each...

What Is Acupuncture and How Does it Work? Acupuncture uses needles to stimulate points on the body that are responsible for different organs and diseases related to those organs. Acupuncture promotes healing by relieving pain, reducing inflammation and stimulating blood flow. Patients’ pain and inflammation will decrease after several sessions while chronic conditions will see improvement depending upon patient’s age, symptoms and their...

Acupuncture Minneapolis Minnesota Acupuncture involves the insertion of extremely thin needles in your skin at strategic points on your body. Acupuncture originates in China thousands of years ago, but over the past three decades its popularity has grown significantly within the United States. Traditional Chinese theory explains acupuncture as a technique for balancing the flow of energy or life force— known as qi or chi (chee)...

Physical Therapy Champlin MN When you have been in an injured, effective Chiropractic care includes Physical therapy. Physical therapy involves the use of deep heat, ice, traction and massage. These therapies help the doctor restore spinal alignment by relaxing muscle tension, reducing swelling, and smoothing inflamed tissues. Collectively these therapies play an important part in the healing process. If you or a loved one has been injured...