Acupuncture

Where is Cape Neddick Acupuncture located?

Cape Neddick Acupuncture is located in Cape Neddick, Maine. We provide the full address upon appointment scheduling. We are proud to serve Maine, New Hampshire and the seacoast area.

What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a method of encouraging the body to promote natural healing and to improve its function. The needles are as fine as a strand of hair. We use only disposal needles of the highest quality. The needles are inserted into specific meridian points in the body. A healing treatment program will be designed specifically for you by using traditional Chinese medicine, tongue and pulse diagnosis.

Research shows that needling the acupuncture points stimulates the nervous and endocrine systems to release chemicals in the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These chemicals will either change the experience of pain, or they will trigger the release of other chemicals and hormones via the endocrine system which influence the body’s own internal regulating system.

The improved energy and biochemical balance produced by acupuncture results in stimulating the body’s natural healing abilities, and in promoting physical and emotional well-being.

Acupuncture has a successful clinical tradition in Asian culture of many thousands of years: not only does it work, but it may work better than typical Western medicine interventions.

How does Acupuncture Feel?

Acupuncture needles are only a little thicker than a human hair and most people barely feel them entering their skin.

After insertion you may feel a sensation of warmth, heaviness, or tingling, but there should be no pain. Most patients find acupuncture very relaxing and even fall asleep during treatment. At Cape Neddick Acupuncture in Cape Neddick, we strive to make sure you’re comfortable throughout your treatment.

Is Acupuncture Safe?

Each acupuncture needle is packaged individually in a sterile wrapper and is disposed of after use, avoiding the risk of infection. At Cape Neddick Acupuncture in Cape Neddick, safety and cleanliness is high priority during each treatment.

What can Acupuncture Treat?

At Cape Neddick Acupuncture, we treat a broad range of conditions ranging from pain to psychological conditions with acupuncture. Below are just some of the conditions traditional Chinese medicine may help treat:

• Acupuncture for Pain Conditions
  • Headaches, TMJ, Neck pain, postoperative pain, muscle and joint pain and more.
• Acupuncture for Injuries
  • Sciatica, swelling, tendonitis, carpal tunnel, bone spurs, inflammation and more
• Acupuncture for Neurological Conditions
  • Migraines, dizziness, vertigo, Bell’s Palsy, Neuropathy and more
• Acupuncture for Gynecology, OB and Fertility
  • PMDD, infertility,lactation support, morning sickness, irregular menstruation
• Acupuncture for Emotional and Psychological Conditions
  • Depression, anxiety, PTSD, insomnia, addiction
• Acupuncture for Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders
  • Flu or cold, sinus pain, sore throat, allergies
• Acupuncture for Eye Conditions
  • Blurry vision, eye twitching, dry or itchy eyes
• Acupuncture for Heart & Lung Conditions
  • Asthma, cough, bronchitis, hypertension
• Acupuncture for Digestive Conditions
  • Crohn’s Disease, acid reflux, indigestion, constipation

There are many conditions not mentioned above that can benefit from acupuncture and/or Traditional Chinese Medicine. Please contact us if you are wondering if you can benefit from treatment. Our licensed acupuncturist is happy to answer any questions about how acupuncture might help you.

Acupuncture Alternatives

If you would prefer not having acupuncture, acupressure is also available. Acupressure uses the same meridian points as acupuncture without needles. Stimulation of the points will be done with the practitioner’s fingers rather than needles.

Getting Started with Acupuncture Treatment

Contact us today to schedule an evaluation. We will go over your health conditions and setup a custom treatment plan.