Acupuncture

Physical aches and pains can often be corrected using holistic methods, such as acupuncture, cupping, and dry needling. At Carter Chiropractic in Raleigh, North Carolina, chiropractic specialist Gregory Carter, DC, and the team offer these services in a state-of-the-art facility to optimize musculoskeletal functioning without invasive treatments or medications. Schedule an evaluation by calling the office or using the online booking feature today.

What is acupuncture?

Acupuncture and dry needling at Carter Chiropractic are natural pain-relief treatments that use tiny needles to maximize energy flow and stimulate healing in specific tissues, such as connective tissues, muscles, and nerves. 

Needling treatments, along with cupping, stimulate your body’s natural ability to ease pain and heal naturally. Cupping is a treatment that uses suction cups for healing and pain relief.

What are the benefits of acupuncture?

The benefits of acupuncture, dry needling, and cupping may include:

• Improved pain relief
• Faster healing
• Less tendonitis
• Reduced headaches
• Less chronic pain
• More energy
• Reduced arthritis and joint pain 
• Relief from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain
• Reduced chemotherapy discomfort
• Diminished back discomfort
• Reduced neck pain
• Fewer menstrual cramps
• Relief from respiratory disorders

You likely won’t feel the needles during acupuncture or experience just mild discomfort during needle insertion. 

Am I a candidate for acupuncture?

The Carter Chiropractic team completes a physical exam, discusses your medical history, and reviews your lifestyle habits and goals. They personalize a natural pain-reducing treatment plan that may include acupuncture, dry needling, cupping, or other holistic solutions. You might also need blood testing or imaging procedures to guide treatment decisions.

What happens during acupuncture?

During acupuncture or dry needling, you rest comfortably on a table while your specialist carefully inserts fine needles into specific areas of your body while you relax. If you’re a candidate for cupping, your specialist places suction cups on the surface of your skin.

The treatment releases tension and trigger points, resulting in pain relief. Each session could last 20-30 minutes, but treatment session times vary from person to person based on their specific needs. Cupping treatments might be shorter (about 5-10 minutes). 

What should I expect after acupuncture?

After undergoing acupuncture treatment, you may feel better right away, with additional improvements appearing over time. The Carter Chiropractic team typically recommends three to six treatment sessions to maximize the results. However, the exact number of treatment sessions needed depends on your diagnosis and goals.

Carter Chiropractic also provides personalized nutrition plans, medically supervised weight loss, comprehensive chiropractic care, and other holistic options.

Schedule an acupuncture evaluation at Carter Chiropractic by calling the office or using the online booking feature today.