What To Know About Acupuncture

Dr. David Zumstein at the Zumstein Chiropractic Clinic serving Franklin, WI, offers acupuncture and comprehensive chiropractic health services to community residents for their better overall health and quality of life. Our invaluable services provide alternative solutions for your health using a natural and holistic approach.

What Is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medicine that uses sterile metallic needles inserted into the skin at certain meridian points throughout the body, to release harmful Qi (pronounced Chee) blockages in the body’s energy pathways. By maintaining the proper flow of your Qi, you promote your health and wellness.

Acupuncture is recognized as mainstream medicine but requires a licensed practitioner of skill and experience to perform acupuncture correctly and for your benefit. There are many different types of acupuncture, but the most popular one in the US is traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) acupuncture.

What Is Acupuncture Used For?

Acupuncture can be used as part of a holistic health regime and pairs well with chiropractic and physical therapy. Likewise, acupuncture can be used under certain circumstances as part of a more conventional treatment model for certain conditions and diseases.

Acupuncture works well for pain relief and is also thought to reduce nausea and vomiting associated with certain cancer treatments like chemotherapy. Similarly, acupuncture can be used for:

• Headaches and migraines
• Menstrual and menopausal symptoms
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Sciatica
• Shingles
• Fibromyalgia
• Seasonal allergies

The practice of acupuncture dates back thousands of years and for certain patients it can make a world of difference to their pain and/or symptoms, allowing them to lead an overall better quality of life.

The Benefits of Acupuncture

Dr. Zumstein at the Zumstein Chiropractic Clinic offers his patients from Franklin, WI, acupuncture because he knows it may benefit them in the long run. While acupuncture is not suitable for all types of patients, depending on their overall health and chronic conditions, acupuncture is known to provide significant pain relief under the right circumstances for patients living with chronic pain, acute pain, or postoperative pain. This reduces your need for pain medication and improves your mental health.

Acupuncture is also natural and minimally invasive and may help you avoid more invasive treatments later on.

Does It Hurt?

Acupuncture can hurt, but it should feel like a quick pinch when the needle is placed beneath the skin at the meridian point. Once the needle has been inserted, there shouldn’t be any pain, although some patients may experience mild discomfort.

Contact Us

Dr. Zumstein at the Zumstein Chiropractic Clinic offers his patients from Franklin, WI, expert acupuncture and chiropractic care. To find out more or book an appointment, call us today at (414) 761-3330.