Available at the Strasburg Clinic

How Acupuncture Works

It has many benefits for the body and mind

  • Promotes Healing: Offering a small electrical prompt to the body to restore homeostasis & balance.

  • Releases Blockages: Releasing areas of blocked Qi, which stimulates organ function & promotes health

  • Improves Circulation: Promoting circulation in the body improves function where needed

  • Decreases Pain: Acting as a natural analgesic, acupuncture interrupts pain signaling.

  • Balances Body Chemistry: Influencing the body’s biochemical responses via the nervous system.

  • Reduces Inflammation: Reducing pro-inflammatory markers, or proteins, in the body.

 

What to Expect at Your First Acupuncture Appointment

Acupuncture is the insertion of fine needles into acupuncture points on meridian lines. These meridian lines can be thought of as neurological response pathways that act to relay important information to the brain.

Your first appointment is 30 minutes and includes assessment and treatment. This gives us plenty of time to go over your history together verbally and do any musculoskeletal assessments that may be needed prior to your treatment. Dr. Volk will then strategically place acupuncture needles based upon your needs and retained for 15-20 minutes depending on the situation. After which the needles will be removed and Dr. Volk will perform a chiropractic adjustment.

 

What to expect after your acupuncture appointment

After your acupuncture appointment, you may feel a little tired. This occurs because acupuncture has been shown to initiate your body’s rest and digest state as well as release natural opiates. The combination of these two are pure bliss.