Acupuncture
Meet our Licensed Acupuncturist, Dr. Brian Lee. He is a certified acupuncturist, who specializes in Moxibustion treatments. Dr. Lee provides these treatments at Huntington Beach Physical Therapy Specialists on Tuesdays & Thursdays. He also offers the first consult at no charge.
Definition:
Acupuncture originated in China thousands of years ago, but over the past three decades its popularity has grown significantly within the United States. Traditional acupuncture, as now practiced, involves the insertion of stainless steel needles into various body areas. A low-frequency current may be applied to the needles to produce greater stimulation. Other procedures used separately or together with acupuncture include: moxibustion (burning of floss or herbs applied to the skin)
Traditional Chinese theory explains acupuncture as a technique for balancing the flow of energy or life force - known as qi or chi (chee) - believed to flow through pathways (meridians) in your body. By inserting needles into specific points along these meridians, acupuncture practitioners believe that your energy flow will re-balance.
Conditions:
You may try acupuncture for symptomatic relief of a variety of diseases and conditions, including but not limited to:
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Don't be afraid to tell your doctor you're considering acupuncture. He or she may be able to tell you about the success rate of using acupuncture for your condition.
As Physical Therapists, we find acupuncture to be a powerful ally in helping to resolve chronic symptoms.
