Acupuncture in Fargo and Fergus Falls

Medical acupuncture is a way of balancing the body. It uses thin needles placed at specific points in the body. Our professionals are trained to know how to locate these points for the related condition or symptom. When these specific points are stimulated, your body’s function improves and begins a self-healing process.

Some people find complete relief in just one visit, while others may need to be seen once or twice a week for several months. Treatment varies based on your condition, pain level, and how long you have been experiencing symptoms. Every patient has a unique experience with acupuncture due to the duration, frequency, and condition being treated. When we are balanced, health and well-being exist. When we are out of balance, illness and disease manifest.

Acupuncture has been gaining popularity in the U.S. even though it has been around for thousands of years. Acupuncture should be considered as a potential alternative to pain medications or steroid treatments.

It is also a “complementary” medicine, meaning it can be used along with other treatments, such as spinal adjustments. Many patients get acupuncture concurrently with their cancer treatments. With the growing opioid epidemic, more physicians are turning to a more natural approach for pain relief. Some physicians prefer acupuncture over prescription medicine due to the low risk of complications and adverse side effects.

Even though acupuncture has been around for thousands of years, it has started gaining popularity recently. More and more people are turning to alternative care as the success of this industry grows. The best medical acupuncture relieves many symptoms and problems. It has long been known to alleviate chronic pain. It is especially beneficial for:

• Back and neck pain
• Osteoarthritis
• Chronic headaches
• Shoulder pain

Acupuncture has also been known to relieve other symptoms, including but not limited to:

• Anxiety
• Indigestion
• Infertility
• Low back pain
• Menstrual cramps
• Neck pain
• Addiction
• Stress
• Weight loss

The World Health Organization also recognizes the following conditions as having benefited from medical acupuncture treatments:

• High and low blood pressure
• Morning sickness
• Arthritis
• Dental pain
• Labor inducer
• Reduces the risk of stroke

Acupuncture has also been effective in reducing symptoms of nausea and vomiting due to cancer treatments.