At Midland Sports Rehab and Freeland Sports Rehab, we offer acupuncture treatments to the Midland, Freeland, and Saginaw area based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles. Acupuncture is a holistic approach to healing that stimulates the body’s natural healing response and promotes overall wellness.
Acupuncture for Pain Relief
The practice of Chinese medicine and acupuncture is a powerful and effective approach to treating chronic pain and acute pain because it decreases pain levels and stimulates the body’s natural healing response. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), all pain is caused by blockages in the flow of Qi and Blood. Acupuncture removes these blockages, addressing the root cause of pain. By inserting fine, sterile needles at specific points, we help restore the smooth flow of Qi, promoting pain-free health.
How Acupuncture Relieves Pain:
- Stimulates endorphin production to reduce the nervous system’s pain response
- Increases blood circulation to affected areas
- Reduces inflammation and swelling
- Relaxes muscles and relieves spasms
For acute pain, many patients experience relief in 1-3 treatments. Chronic pain may require more sessions to achieve long-term relief.
Acupuncture for Digestive Disorders
Did you know that approximately 62 million Americans regularly suffer from digestive disorders? Issues such as GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and peptic ulcers can cause symptoms like bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and nausea. Acupuncture, recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), is an effective treatment for these digestive imbalances.
How Acupuncture Helps Digestive Health:
- Decreases inflammation and cramping
- Increases gastrointestinal muscle contraction and relaxation
- Reduces gastric acid secretion
- Enhances immune function and circulation in the gastrointestinal tract
Acupuncture for Infertility Treatment
Approximately 2.5 million American couples face infertility challenges. Fortunately, acupuncture offers a holistic approach to infertility, improving the chances of conception by balancing the body’s Qi, Blood, Yin, and Yang. In addition to improving your chances of becoming pregnant, acupuncture also increases your chances of having a healthy pregnancy and baby! Surprisingly, this treatment has a 65% success rate in reversing infertility among both women and men!
Acupuncture can also complement Western fertility treatments such as IVF (in vitro fertilization) and IUI (intrauterine insemination) to increase the likelihood of conception. Research shows that 42% of patients who combined IVF with acupuncture became pregnant, compared to a 26% success rate for those who only underwent IVF.
Benefits of Acupuncture for Fertility:
- Regulates the menstrual cycle
- Increases blood flow which improves endometrial lining
- Helps produce more follicles
- Improves egg(ova) quality
- Reduces high FSH and high Estradiol(E2)
- Regulates endocrine hormone levels
- Reduces the chance of miscarriage
- Regulates thyroid hormone levels
- Improves immune function and primary metabolism
- Helps relieve stress, anxiety and depression
- Increases the success rate of IVF and IUI
- Improves sperm count, motility and quality
At Midland Sports Rehab, we specialize in fertility acupuncture, providing personalized treatments designed to improve reproductive health.
Emotional Well-being
Your emotional health impacts your physical well-being, and acupuncture offers a natural, holistic method for stabilizing mood and promoting mental health. By stimulating specific points on the body, this treatment helps restore the natural flow of Qi, enhancing overall emotional balance.
Emotional Conditions Treated:
- Stress and anxiety
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Addiction recovery
Research has shown that acupuncture stimulates the release of natural endorphins, providing pain relief and boosting mood. Additionally, acupuncture helps regulate serotonin levels in the brain, enhancing emotional well-being and promoting a calm, balanced state of mind.
Smoking Cessation
Acupuncture has proven to be an effective method for helping people quit smoking by reducing nicotine cravings and managing withdrawal symptoms. It works by stimulating the release of endorphins, which block the pleasure response associated with smoking, reducing the desire to smoke.
Benefits of Acupuncture for Smoking Cessation:
- Reduces nicotine cravings
- Helps manage withdrawal symptoms
- Improves overall well-being and supports long-term recovery from tobacco addiction
Many patients experience a significant reduction in tobacco use after just one acupuncture session, but we recommend a minimum of three treatments for long-term success in quitting smoking permanently.
The Acupuncture Treatment Process
Our approach to acupuncture involves two phases: symptomatic care and corrective care. First, we address immediate symptoms, and then we focus on treating the root cause of the condition for long-term health improvement.
Types of Acupuncture Treatments
Types of Treatments:
- Cupping Therapy: Enhances circulation and detoxification
- Electro Acupuncture: Applies a low-voltage current for chronic pain relief
- Auricular Acupuncture: Targets points on the ear to treat various health issues, especially addiction and pain management. There are multiple points in the ear which represents areas of the entire body. Applying needles to your ear can help with hip pain, knee pain, and shoulder pain (just to name a few).
This drawing illustrates the concept of an inverted fetus map on the external ear.
Contact Us for a Personalized Acupuncture Treatment Plan
Acupuncture is a key component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), used for nearly four thousand years to treat various ailments. At Midland Sports Rehab and Freeland Sports Rehab, our qualified acupuncturist will work with you to craft a treatment plan tailored to your specific health needs. Contact us today to learn how acupuncture can support your optimal well-being.