DR. ROMANA SCHMIDT

ACUPUNCTURE

What is Contemporary Medical Acupuncture?

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Contemporary Medical Acupuncture is a safe and effective therapeutic intervention that uses fine, single-use, solid needles to help modulate and treat  pain and dysfunction. Acupuncture needles are inserted at specific acupuncture sites to help stimulate a change in the environment of the tissue and return it to its normal functional state. Scientific studies have shown that acupuncture has an analgesic effect (alleviating pain) and can stimulate the natural healing abilities of the body. It also stimulates the release of endorphins in the body, which leaves the patient feeling relaxed after a treatment. The acupuncture needles can be stimulated manually  or with an electrical input to enhance this effect. 

Acupuncture needles stimulate this change by modulating abnormal activity in the nervous system/nerves, immune system,  and hormonal system. This effect takes place at the peripheral and central nervous system (brain & spinal cord). 

Medical Acupuncture can be used as a therapeutic intervention on its own or in conjunction with Chiropractic treatment.

Benefits of Acupuncture

Pain Relief 

Improved muscle function 

Increased Blood Flow 

Reduced Stress and inflammation 

Improved Healing 

Conditions Treated by Acupuncture

Musculoskeletal Pain syndromes

Acute and Chronic Pain

Nerve Pain

Headaches

​Digestive complaints

Sports-related injuries

Stress related disorders

​​Does it hurt?
Acupuncture needles are so small and thin that it is generally pain-less and usually goes unnoticed, but sometimes you may feel a slight pinch or a sensation of warmth, tingling, or electricity. 

For more information please visit

McMaster University Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Program       http://mcmasteracupuncture.com