Acupuncture

For many people, the word "acupuncture" brings a mental picture of needles poking out of a hand or arm, as if someone were sewing a piece of cloth. After all, the word does have "puncture" in it. How can it be possible to have acupuncture without needles?

Like other forms of healthcare, medical acupuncture is not a method, but a set of principles based on anatomy and physiology. These principles involve stimulation of certain points throughout the body tissues. Acupuncture originally began with the use of a sharp pointed stone. Then, for thousands of years, achieving the therapeutic effect of acupuncture has relied on the use of needles. Today, acupuncture can also be performed using electrical stimulation, providing excellent results for a wide variety of ailments. Dr. Dunn utilizes a variety of methods to stimulate the acupuncture points on the body and ear, including needles, electro-stimulation, and microcurrent for auriculotherapy. The value of acupuncture is noted by the World Health Organization, which recommends many specific conditions as benefiting from this treatment.

Another form of acupuncture, as applied to the outer ear, is called auriculotherapy. It can be effective at relieving chronic pain and depression, reducing dependency on nicotine and other addictive substances, and stimulating the immune system to facilitate healing.

To learn more about the benefits of acupuncture, contact the Dunn Wellness Center at (904) 249-1551.