Acupuncture in Uptown

The TCM Health Center acupuncture clinic in Minneapolis prides itself on expert care, delivered with the utmost compassion. The skilled acupuncture in Uptown and surrounding areas is administered by practitioners with Oriental medicine training and with specialties in a variety of health disciplines.

Treatment for Chronic Back Pain

An acupuncturist uses hair-thin needles at very specific points along meridians to restore the flow of the body's nature energy. Individuals undergoing treatment for chronic back pain or some other condition can expect a session of about 30-60 minutes the first time around, with anywhere from three to 15 needles inserted along the meridian. Because the needles are so thin, most people experience very little sensation at all at the point of insertion, although some report just a slight stinging upon insertion.

Often the needles are simply left alone for a certain period of time. Some acupuncturists administering acupuncture treatment for bursitis and arthritis may warm the needles slightly or apply electrical impulses, pressure or friction along with the needles to enhance the effectiveness of the session.

This may seem an oversimplified explanation of the process; we encourage anyone who is curious about Chinese medicine and acupunture or is considering consulting an acupuncturist to call, write or visit a TCM Health Center practitioner for more information about treatments for painful conditions.

Acupuncture Treatment for Bursitis and Arthritis

These painful conditions, most common in individuals over the age of 40, can be extremely disruptive to a person's life. It's no wonder people have been seeking cures and treatment for chronic back pain, joint pain and inflammation for thousands of years.

Bursitis is characterized by the inflammation of the bursa surrounding joints, bones, tendons and muscles. This inflammation reduces the lubrication the body needs for smooth movement, causing friction and irritation. Acupuncture treatment for bursitis and arthritis inflammation and discomfort focuses on restoring a natural flow to the body's energy channels. Chinese medicine centers around the belief in qi (pronounced "chee"), the life force that flows through the body through certain channels, or meridians. Blockages to these channels are believed to cause pain and illness. The specialists who practice acupuncture in Uptown at TCM Health Centers use this and other Oriental practices to restore qi to its proper balance.

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