Why do we have pain?

Pain is is a protective defense mechanisms of the human body. It alerts us of a source of pain, activates withdrawal flex and prevents damage to our body. Acute pain comes on quickly and can be severe, but lasts a relatively short time. It usually has a well-defined location and an identifiable painful or noxious stimulus from an injury, brief disease process, surgical procedure, or dysfunction of muscle or viscera. Chronic pain refers to pain that exists for three or more months and does not resolve with treatment, and has many different causes. Musculoskeletal pain, especially joint pain, low back pain, headache pain, post operative pain, cancer pain, and pain associated with arthritis are some of the most common reasons Acute pain can progress to chronic pain.

Does the treatment hurt / what does it feel like?

There is minimal discomfort from the needles used. They are minute, 0.20-0.25mm gauge, designed to pass easily and painlessly through the skin. The sensation from each point varies and is quite pleasant, often described as a warm radiating or tingling sensation. The treatment often results in people feeling so comfortable and relaxed they fall asleep or drift off. This feeling of total relaxation and “Bliss”  can stay with you for hours and even days. As well as relief from a particular issue people often report that other problems have also disappeared.

Will the treatment help my condition?

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How is my pain evaluated without lab tests and imaging scans?

How does it work?

Most treatments focus on relieving or managing the pain instead of locating the cause and eliminating it. Traditional Chinese acupuncture is based on the belief that it can restore the flow of Qi, an energy that flows through your body, while western medical acupuncture is evidence- based and is only administered after a full diagnosis.

What are its benefits?

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What are the costs and duration of treatment?

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