Acupuncture, Acupressure

Complimentary by Nature

Specialty Health Services such as Acupuncture, Acupressure, Craniosacral and Visceral Manipulation are often referred to under the more general headings of "alternative" or "complementary" health care. Initially, use of the word "alternative" made sense because it was an emerging perspective of health that appeared to differ from that of traditional Western medicine. But alternative also suggests that one view replaces the other and that a person must choose. This is not true!

A more accurate description understands that specialized health care can work alongside conventional medical treatment. Specialized practices are diverse and yet share holistic beliefs and so they 'compliment' each other as well. Complementary health practitioners believe that your normal state is one of health and so the work that they do with you supports your natural tendency to good health. In this way, every aspect of your health care can complement, support and enhance the others.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture has found its greatest application in this country in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain. Neck and back pain are the most common complaints, and these problems often respond well to acupuncture. Other pain related problems such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, plantar fascitis, migraine and tension headache, tendinitis or bursitis often respond successfully to treatment.

Acupuncture has been shown to stimulate the release of endorphins which are natural opiates in the body that produce a pain relieving effect. Often you will feel quite relaxed following treatment and may sleep well that night. Some people experience a powerful release of tension after acupuncture, and even a feeling of mild euphoria. Because of its ability to produce a state of relaxation, acupuncture may be effective in helping some patients who are experiencing anxiety, depression or sleep disturbance. For people who want to stop smoking, acupuncture can be an effective aid during those difficult days of early withdrawal.

Acupressure

Acupressure is a hands-on form of therapy on acupuncture points and is available as a safe non-invasive alternative to acupuncture.

Dr. Yu is available Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30am to 6:30pm and Friday 11:30am to 4:30pm. You can reach Dr. Yu by calling 519-281-3468, or on line at:www.DrYu.ca