acupuncture "Zhen Jiu"

The meridians of the body flow to and from the organs, tissues, and substances of the body. When the body is out of balance both internally and with the environment surrounding the person, the flow of qi is disrupted. As a result of this disrupted flow of qi, the organs, tissues, and substances of the body are adversely effected. Oftentimes this disruption presents as a stagnation or clogging of qi within a meridian. Like a traffic jam on a highway, qi slows or stops, and ineffectively gets where it needs to go. When stagation or other imbalances in qi occur, according to Chinese Medicine, disease and other maladies present themselves. The aim of acupuncture is to unclog or facilitate movement, and sometimes decrease movement of excessive qi. If too much energy is invading an organ then problems may also arise.

Along the meridians are a series of points, like doors to the pathways where qi most commonly becomes disrupted. Very thin, hairlike needles are inserted into these points to therapeutically affect qi disruption. When acupuncture is properly applied to an ailing person, their problems are alleviated and the patient feels better. Balance has been restored. Although Acupuncture may be used for pain relief, the goal is to attack a problem at its' root. If the cause of a problem is fixed, the resulting signs and symptoms will be fixed as well. Acupuncture, like most of Traditional Chinese Medicine, has been used for thousands of years with consistently therapeutically effective results.

Does it hurt? Most of the time acupuncture does not hurt. Occasionally you may feel a less than painful mosquito bite sensation or an achy dullness, but these sensations are quickly replaced by a feeling of relaxation and balance.

Is it dangerous? If performed by a competently trained physician or expert, acupuncture is incredibly safe. Accidents are uncommon, and normally not serious. Millions of treatments are performed each year with no adverse implications. Be certain to find a practitioner who is adequately trained in acupuncture and Chinese medicine, and who has extensive hours of professional training. You wouldn't see a doctor who had little or no training in medicine, so don't see an acupuncturist with little or no training in his/her art. Additionally, all needles should be single use, prepackaged sterilized needles. Treatment areas should be very clean and the acupuncturist should be clean as well.

How long will it take to fix me? It is not uncommon to get relief immediately although immediate relief is possible depending on your condition. Relief from pain and discomfort does not mean that the problem has been completely fixed. The cause of disease and pain is not usually fixed in one treatment. The beauty of Chinese Medicine is that it is tailored entirely to each individual. This individual attention makes it difficult to make a blanket statement about how many visits are necessary. It is my feeling though, that a Doctor with your best interest in mind will do their best to heal you as quickly as possible with the best results possible.

Acupuncture has effectively treated everything from Bell's Palsy (a form of facial paralysis) to helping people quit smoking. People see acupuncturists to get help with losing weight, nose bleeds, high blood pressure, stress, muscle aches, headaches, depression, sleeplessness, and an vast array of other conditions.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has Created a list of health issues that they feel are most effectively helped with acupuncture. Some of those conditions are listed below:

Acute sinusitis Acute rhinitis Common cold Acute tonsillitis Acute bronchitis Bronchial asthma Acute conjunctivitis Central retinitis Myopia in children Cataracts that are uncomplicated Toothache Pain after tooth extraction Gingivitis Pharyngitis Esophageal and Cardia spasm Hiccups Gastroptosis Gastritis Hyperacidity of the stomach Low back pain

Colitis Acute bacterial dysentery Constipation Diarrheal Paralytic Ileus Headaches including Migraines Trigeminal Neuralgia Facial Palsy Paresis after a stroke Poliomyelitis sequelae Menieres disease Bedwetting Intercostal Neuralgia Cervicobrachial syndrome Frozen shoulder Tennis Elbow Sciatica Osteoarthritis Duodenal Ulcers and pain relief associated with Duodenal Ulcers

In addition to these conditions there are others not recognized by WHO that have also been treated effectively with Acupuncture. If you do not see your condition on this list ask a qualified Doctor if your condition may be helped with Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Dr. Jacobs is a Doctor of Chiropractic and is certified to perform Chiropractic Acupuncture, which is a legal term for Acupuncture performed by a Licensed Doctor of Chiropractic.

If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jacobs, please call (207) 774-6251