At Queensway North Chiropractic, Dr. Rob Merrick and Dr. Emily Carr provide medical acupuncture as an adjunct to chiropractic care.
Medical acupuncture, sometimes referred to as dry needling, is an evidence-informed adaptation of traditional acupuncture techniques.
Treatment involves the insertion of fine needles into specific anatomical tissues to stimulate the nervous system. This stimulation may help modulate pain at multiple levels, including locally within the tissue, segmentally through spinal nerve pathways, and centrally within the brain and spinal cord.
Medical acupuncture may be used as part of a treatment plan for both acute and chronic conditions. Potential effects can include temporary pain relief, reduced muscle tension, improved circulation, and support for the body’s natural healing processes.