acupuncture
QUALITY CARE IN OTTAWA
If you’re looking for acupuncture in Ottawa, look no further. A Plus Physiotherapy and Wellness is an all-around treatment centre that offers numerous services to target different injuries, conditions, and illnesses. We specialize in getting you on the road to recovery.
Acupuncture is a fantastic service that can be done quickly and give you near-immediately benefits, particularly pain relief. Acupuncture is great for targeting muscle pain, discomfort from chronic conditions, and more.
It’s a natural remedy that relies on your body’s ability to release chemicals that offer pain relief, healing, and relaxation.
how acupuncture works
Acupuncture stems from traditional ancient Chinese medicine that has been around for over 3000 years. Since its inception, traditional Chinese medicine has explained that acupuncture aims to balance energy flow or life force (referred to as ‘qi’ – pronounced “chi”).
This non-invasive treatment involves using paper-thin sterilized medical needles to help with pain and discomfort. It relies on the body’s natural pain relievers and receptors to improve your overall health.
Placing these needles at specific points of the body stimulates the central nervous system, which releases the body’s natural pain-relieving chemicals. It’s excellent for relieving chronic pain and can target other conditions.
The treatment itself is rather relaxing. You will be lying face down for 10-20 minutes, and 5-30 needles are used during the process, depending on the area being treated and the targeted condition.
By relying on your body’s natural ability to stave off pain and discomfort, you can help yourself heal and relieve pain in your bones, joints, and muscles.
non-invasive treatment
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benefits of acupuncture
headaches
If you suffer from chronic headaches or migraines, acupuncture is an excellent treatment option. Acupuncture can reduce the frequency of headaches for up to six months after receiving treatment. Traditional medicine explains this as removing negative energy from the body, with the main driver being your natural pain receptors responding.
improve organ function
The pain from osteoarthritis can make it hard to walk and do things you used to. This debilitating condition often affects the knees, hands, lower back, neck, hips, and feet. By seeking out acupuncture as a treatment option for osteoarthritis, anti-inflammatory responses can be seen, restoring pain-free movement to your joints and bones.
back pain
Acupuncture is helpful for many people who experience lower back pain. It often provides short-term, temporary relief. With regular treatments, the effectiveness can be increased and allow you to live a more pain-free life. Regardless of your current condition, acupuncture offers tremendous benefits.
carpal tunnel syndrome
If you are somebody who types a lot or engages in many repetitive wrist motions, you may notice symptoms of carpal tunnel eventually develop. This includes numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hands or arms. Acupuncture has proven to be an effective alternative to medical treatments for mild to moderate carpal tunnel conditions.
Find out if Acupuncture is the right service for you
why choose us for your acupuncture needs?
A Plus Physiotherapy and Wellness has provided physiotherapy, acupuncture, and other treatments for many years. We have the education and know-how to give you the best chance at pain relief for chronic conditions and soreness.
Our experienced and knowledgeable team offers quality, hands-on treatments to improve your overall health and wellness, allowing you to live a healthier and happier life. We provide one-on-one sessions that offer a comfortable environment and our full attention when working towards treating your condition or relieving your pain.
Choose us because we are professional, knowledgeable, thorough, and attentive. Our compassionate and friendly therapists will create an individualized treatment plan specific to you and your needs.
Start feeling your best with acupuncture in Ottawa, or seek out our other services like physio in Ottawa. Need vestibular therapy in Ottawa? We offer that, too.
acupuncture faqs
How does acupuncture work?
Acupuncture works by placing paper-thin needles into certain areas of your body to stimulate your nervous system, which releases natural, pain-relieving chemicals into your system. It very much focuses on stimulating your body to heal itself, simply kick-starting the process.
The technique has been around for thousands of years and stems from ancient, traditional Chinese medicine, which explains the treatment as ‘restoring balance’ or ‘life force’ to your body.
Is acupuncture safe?
Acupuncture is absolutely safe – as long as it’s performed by an experienced practitioner, such as the therapists at A Plus Physiotherapy and Wellness. The needles used are single-use, sterilized, and safe.
If you experience excessive bleeding from a disorder or are on blood thinners, have a pacemaker, or are pregnant, we may not recommend acupuncture for you as the chances of bleeding or bruising may be increased, and acupuncture is thought to stimulate labor in pregnant people.
Does this treatment hurt?
Generally, no. This again goes back to making sure that you visit a licensed, experienced practitioner who knows what they’re doing and where the needles need to be placed.
There shouldn’t be any pain during this treatment, however, some people report feeling slight discomfort when the needles are placed. This is minimal, and most people don’t experience any pain at all.
There may also be a slight tingling or burning sensation during the duration of the treatment, which actually indicates that it’s working and is doing what it’s meant to.
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Business Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
