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Acupuncture at Horvath Chiropractic in Rocky Mount

Acupuncture is becoming a hot topic in today's busy world. However, there are a lot of questions that people have concerning acupuncture that may prevent them from trying acupuncture. Without the knowledge of acupuncture, people have unfortunately formed their own opinions.

I would like to offer some common questions with accurate and informative answers about acupuncture. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to e-mail me and I will be glad to answer your additional questions about acupuncture.

FAQ's

Q: What is acupuncture?

A: Acupuncture is an ancient form of healing which originated in China and dates back nearly 3,000 years ago. Acupuncture began as a philosophy and expanded to become a healing art. Acupuncture is a comprehensive system for the diagnosis and treatment of acute chronic disorders. An art and science based on natural law, its philosophy is to heal safely, gently, and without side effects. The premise is based on the belief that there is a substance that causes all movement and stimulates all life in the universe. This substance was named Qi. The best word in our language for this substance in non-religious terms would be life force or energy. Each and every living being on our planet has this energy in their body. It is channeled in pathways or meridians that run throughout the body. Each meridian connects to a different organ or controls a function in the body.

If the Qi in the body is of proper quantity and moves freely in its designed pathways, health reigns supreme. However, when the Qi is out of balance or flows improperly we enter the phase where disease occurs. Disease is when we are not at ease with our environment. Our ability to adapt and react properly is limited. This is when we eventually get ill. Acupuncture is designed to correct imbalance in these meridians to prevent the development of disease as well as to treat problems that may occur in our life.

Q: How does acupuncture work?

A: Acupuncture works by manipulating the energy channels via points along these channels called acupuncture points or pressure points. Each point has a different effect on the energy in the body. Point selection and the method of working the point is determined. Properly applied needles, lasers, massage, or other forms of mechanical stimulation will ensure correction in the energetic imbalance. When the imbalance is corrected, health returns.

Q: Does acupuncture hurt?

A: No. Acupuncture that is performed at Horvath Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center in Rocky Mount is relatively painless. Only a minor sensation is felt in almost all situations. On occasion a sting or shock is felt but cannot really be called painful.

Q: Are the needles sterile?

A: The Acupuncture needles I use at Horvath Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center are pre-sterilized and disposed of after one use. There is absolutely no chance of cross contamination. Acupuncture needles are unlike any other needles! They are hair thin, very sharp, and polished smooth. Insertion is very quick and generally not felt at all. An acupuncture needle causes essentially no tissue damage. Injection needles are much larger, beveled at the end, or sometimes even serrated. When they enter your body they cut tissue. This leaves traumatized tissue and an opportunity for infection. With most patients who have the common phobia of needles they will tell you that after their first few treatments with acupuncture needles it is different and not painful like an injection needle.

Q: What can acupuncture help?

A: Acupuncture has historically been used for a wide variety of conditions. In our practice patients who suffered from the following conditions have been helped: multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, headaches of various origins, menstrual problems, infertility, digestive disorders, learning disabilities, joint injuries, arthritic conditions, sinus problems, allergies, frequent colds and flu's, smoking cessation, psoriasis, depression and many, many more. What acupuncture really treats is your health. As your health fully returns the body fulfills it's innate self healing work and your symptoms will leave.

Q: Are there any conditions that acupuncture can't help?

A: Of course. Acupuncture relies on the body's own innate healing ability. In situations where that ability is overcomed by the disease, acupuncture is not able to restore health. Even in these situations acupuncture may help with certain symptoms such as pain, nausea, fatigue, lack of energy and/or emotional despair.

Q: How long does a treatment take?

A: At Horvath Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center it usually takes about 30 minutes. Sometimes it may take a little less and sometimes it may take more according to patient needs and/or waiting time.

Q: Once I get better is there any advantage to continuing acupuncture care?

A: Absolutely! Once you get into good shape by exercising you don't just quit and maintain the benefit! Once you have regained the degree of health that you desire you should continue to get your body re-balanced according to your specific needs. Some people come in once a week while others need to come in only on the change of seasons. Your best interest can be discussed and decided by you with Dr. Horvath's input.

For more information on Acupuncture or to book an appointment, contact Dr. Matt Horvath of Horvath Chiropractic in Rocky Mount.