Chiropractic and ACupuncture

Which One to Consider an Acupuncture or a Chiropractic?

People are increasingly seeking acupuncture to deal with a wide range of pain and stress-related symptoms such as backache and headaches. But should you seek treatment by a chiropractor or an acupuncturist? It’s is a question that many do not know the answer. 

Like many general practitioners, chiropractors have adopted holistic medicine as an improvement over standard treatments. This approach initially seems counter-intuitive, but the medical community as a whole is reviewing many ancient forms of treatment considered pseudoscience. It is, therefore, obvious that chiropractors were part of this movement. In many ways, a chiropractor is one of the most skilled medical professionals at administering acupuncture. Being a chiropractor requires extensive training and education. They know the human body on a more complex level than someone doing acupuncture on their own. It doesn’t mean that a chiropractor shouldn't practice acupuncture; it is an ancient treatment system with its merits. Besides, most states require a fixed number of hours of acupuncture training.

Treatment Options for Stress-Related Neck or Back Pain

A chiropractor focuses on relieving back, joint, and muscle pain. They are trained to make adjustments to relieve pain and may use additional methods such as stem cell therapy or trigger point injections to achieve this goal. Acupuncture is another method available to chiropractors. Chiropractors can use imaging to locate the source of pain and use it to apply acupuncture. A licensed acupuncturist does not have the knowledge or training of a licensed chiropractor. This fact makes a chiropractor better than someone who is only trained in acupuncture. Here are some additional benefits that a chiropractor may have as an acupuncturist.

• Excellent education and experience.
• A sterile environment in which acupuncture is performed.
• A chiropractor can determine if the pain is caused by something more serious than a joint or muscle problem.
• Chiropractors can apply additional therapeutic approaches to improve the effectiveness of acupuncture.
• Chiropractors follow the codes of conduct as set out in state and professional guidelines.
  

Acupuncture: How It Works, Uses & Benefits

“Acupuncture is a form of treatment that involves inserting very fine needles through the skin of a person at various points in the body.” 



Research shows that it can help relieve pain and is used for a wide variety of other complaints. Needles placed in the patient's skin cause a reaction, which is the same as your body's reaction when you stab your finger with a fork or spill a splinter in your skin. Endorphins are released to treat areas that have been pierced. Endorphins are a natural painkiller and can significantly reduce pain. Here are some types of problems on which acupuncture can have a positive effect.

• Neck Pain 
• Backache
• Arthritis
• Knee pain
• Migraine
• Insomnia
• Circulation

Acupuncture also has many benefits compared to traditional medicine.

• No overnight hospital stays.
• No surgical incisions.
• No reaction to common anesthesia.
• No risk of infection like staph.
• Regardless of the needles used, acupuncture is painless.
• No addictive opioids are required after an acupuncture treatment.
• The results are felt faster than an operation.

The Takeaway

Eventually, a chiropractor will work with you to create a treatment plan that best suits your needs, treats your ailments, and provides the best result for your overall health. This includes a thorough medical history, examination, and diagnosis that will help you understand how the problems are being treated. You will work with the chiropractor to determine the best course of treatment to meet your individual goals.

If you are considering a chiropractor, talk to a chiropractor to find out if this is the right treatment for you.



Contact us today! Family Chiropractic Plus is dedicated to your overall health and well-being. Which is why we offer regular chiropractic adjustments in order to restore your body’s natural state of optimal health, while also providing it with the support it needs to heal from any injury, big or small.