Pain management in the United States costs up to $635 billion annually¹. Most mainstream treatment options for pain include highly addictive opioid medications that are ultimately harmful to the body. That said, there is a great need for nonpharmacologic treatments that offer safe, effective alternatives to damaging medications. Dry needling is an excellent, drug-free option for treating myofascial pain and musculoskeletal injuries and one that has been used for decades.

Chinese medicine is a holistic medicinal system based on the observation of nature. It can be thought of as ‘balance medicine.’ Recognizing the interrelationships of the body as a reflection of the natural world is a fundamental aspect of diagnosis and treatment in Chinese Medicine

Maybe your friend has praised acupuncture for curing migraines or menstrual pain. Or you’ve heard professional athletes use acupuncture to recover from sports injuries. Whatever your reason is for being curious about acupuncture, reading this will give you a sense of what to expect and how to get started.

In the last 50 years, acupuncture has risen to become one of the most utilized alternatives to standard medical care. Although acupuncture has recently gained popularity in the West, it’s been around for about 3,000 years as a reliable medical treatment.