Cupping Therapy and More
Cupping
Cupping has become popular over the last few years as athletes have begun appearing on TV with red and purple cupping circles on their shoulders! A strong suction is applied to cups for 5-10 minutes that are placed over tight and painful muscles. This pulls toxins and old blood out while bringing oxygenated blood into the deeper tissues, reducing pain and increasing movement. The resulting marks are not painful and typically disappear within 1-2 weeks.
Electroacupuncture
This is an exciting, modern approach to acupuncture where tiny alligator clips, which are connected to a gentle electric current, are attached to acupuncture needles to provide continuous stimulation to the area. This is a great way to speed up healing after a surgery or injury…
and it doesn’t hurt!
Moxibustion
· Moxibustion (Moxa for short) is a medicinal therapy that has been used in Chinese medicine alongside acupuncture for thousands of years. It involves the burning of the Mugwort herb at specific acupuncture points as a form of heat therapy that deeply nourishes the body. We remove the herb before the heated portion reaches the skin. It is a comfortable and soothing sensation, especially for those who run cold, and has been shown to support the immune system.
Dry Needling
This treatment entails putting needles into tight bands of muscle that restrict movement and cause pain…such as when tight neck and shoulder muscles make it difficult to turn the head! Unlike Acupuncture where the needles are retained, dry needling is the repeated insertion/removal of a needle to allow the muscle to release. This treatment can be intense but very effective in releasing stuck muscles.
Evil Bone Water – Herbal Pain Relief Ointment | $40
We use a powerful Chinese healing formula, lovingly called ‘Evil Bone Water’, to reduce inflammation and calm pain on tissues and joints. Carefully sourced from living trees and plants, this ointment has no equal! It is perfect for arthritis, muscle aches, joint pain, and more. We sell individual bottles for $40.
Contact Complete Acupuncture at 206-486-8687 to schedule your appointment.
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