The Medical Acupuncture utilized by the Chiropractors of Bloomington Medical and Rehabilitation Centre, applies the evidence-based concepts of acupuncture to relieve pain, enhance functionality and improve performance. BMARC Medical Acupuncturists completed the Contemporary Medical Acupuncture program at McMaster University, which focuses on science based acupuncture.
Acupuncture treatment has been very well studied in both eastern and western scientific literature. The scientifically proven benefits of acupuncture include pain relief, inflammation reduction, improved blood flow, stress reduction, improved nerve conduction, addiction control, as well as improved organ function.
The acupuncture providers at BMARC select needle insertion points based on their extensive knowledge of neuromuscular anatomy. Needles are inserted in order to alter nerve flow and/or muscle tone and therefore, medical acupuncture is often utilized as a component of treatment plans for a variety of conditions including:
- Headaches
- Jaw pain (TMJ disorders)
- Neck and Back pain
- Muscle tears or muscle pulls
- Ligament
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Golfers Elbow
- Tennis Elbow
- Achilles tendonitis (tendonosis)
- Rotator cuff dysfunction
- Inflammation Bursitis
- Shin Splints
- etc
