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What is acupuncture?

Acupuncture involves inserting thin needles into specific places on the body called acupoints. Only disposable sterile acupuncture needles are used. It is used mostly for treatment of acute and chronic pain, muscle spasm, tenderness and headaches. Each acupoint lies within the skin and muscle region and is related to the location of pain. The needles may be stimulated by hand or electrical stimulation, or heated locally. there often is a dull ache (referred to as 'chi') with needle manipulation, but the entire procedure is relatively painless.
Acupuncture works by stimulating the body's neuroendocrine system to produce its own natural pain relieveing chemicals called "Endorphin". Endorphins help the body to heal itself and are excreted by the brain into the circulatory system.

At the Elmwood Chiropractic Centre acupuncture is performed by Dr. Brian Lecker, B.A., D.C., C.A.F.C.I.