Acupuncture has been used in China for over 5,000 years. Traditionally, it is based on ancient Chinese theories of the flor of Qi (energy) and Xue (Blood) through collateral channels or meridians which traverse the body that are close but not identical to the nervous and blood circulatory systems. According to this theory, acupuncture regulates this flow of Qi, nourishing those areas where it is deficient and draining it from where it is excessive. Thus, Acupuncture regulates the harmonious and energetic balance of the body. In China, there is a famous dictum “there is no pain if there is free flow; if there is pain, there is no free flow.” Essentially, acupuncture promotes the free and balanced flow of Qi and blood.
Certainly! The needles are clean because we use only disposable needles at East Bay Chiropractic. They are surgically sterilized by the manufacturer and will be used only once, so there is no chance of infection.
An Acupuncture needle is so fine and thin that it can fit inside of a needle used for vaccination. You may feel a slight pricking, numbing, tingling or swelling sensation in the area around the needle when it is inserted. The sensation usually only last only a moment before subsiding after insertion of the needle is finished.
That depends upon the duration, severity and nature of each individual’s complaint. Generally, from five to fifteen treatments are adequate for majority of chronic ailments. Many acute conditions may only require a single treatment and some degenerative conditions may require a plethora of treatments.
One may experience an immediate total or partial relief of their pain or other symptoms. In most cases, the individual may experience the most dramatic results during the first treatment. Many patients have seen very good results with a few Acupuncture treatments. Most will see incremental improvement after each subsequent treatment. The level of improvement may be various based on patient’s overall conditions.
” Dr. Yang is simply the best. I was in so much pain and could barely walk due to sciatica pain and it was a Sat. I found Dr. Yang and he could see me that day. I was able to walk out of there that day with barely any pain. I would highly recommend him. “