FAQs About Acupuncture

Get to know more about acupuncture and how this alternative therapy could help you.

While most people know about acupuncture, many people don’t realize why it’s performed or the many ways it can benefit a person’s physical and even emotional wellbeing. Our Midtown & Downtown/ Financial District, NY, chiropractors, acupuncturists and massage therapists at Apex Acupuncture & Chiropractic are here to tell you who should consider getting acupuncture and how it can help you.

What is acupuncture? 

Acupuncture is an amazingly versatile holistic technique designed to stimulate specific points in the body by placing thin needles on the surface of the skin. While people might hear the word “needles” and be apprehensive, these needles are the size of a single strand of human hair, so they are unbelievably small and not painful. In fact, acupuncture is also used to promote relaxation and calm.

What can acupuncture treat? 

Acupuncture is used to treat a variety of conditions and symptoms, such as,

• Back problems
• Chronic pain
• Knee pain
• Neck pain
• Arthritis
• Digestive disorders
• Headaches and migraines
• Muscle spasms
• Depression and other mood disorders
• Anxiety
• Allergies
• Hot flashes
• Insomnia
• Asthma

As you can see, acupuncture can improve a lot of conditions and issues that people face in their day-to-day lives. When you receive acupuncture from our Midtown & Downtown/ Financial District, NY, team, you know you are in safe, capable hands. After all, we have received the proper and specialized training needed to perform acupuncture safely and effectively.

What are the benefits of getting acupuncture? 

The benefits of acupuncture include,

• Reducing or even eliminating the severity or frequency of headaches and migraines
• Improving chronic pain anywhere on the body
• Reducing insomnia symptoms and improving the quality of your sleep
• Improving chemotherapy side effects and boosting immunity
• Reducing aches and pain associated with pregnancy or postpartum
• Reducing anxiety and stress and promoting a healthier emotional wellbeing
• Improving PMS symptoms

No matter whether you have questions about acupuncture or you want to find out if it’s the right treatment option for you, then it’s the perfect time to call Apex Acupuncture & Chiropractic in Midtown & Downtown/ Financial District, NY, at (212) 242-3210 or (646) 952-0366.