Acupuncture
At CORE Orthopaedic Medical Center, we strive to provide comprehensive services to our patients. Our Physicians regularly recommend Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine as part of this goal in patient care.
Acupuncture is an alternative form of treatment for acute and chronic pain, post-operative care, sports injuries, and more. Most of our patients first seek out Acupuncture due to an Orthopaedic problem, however, they soon discover the broad range of disorders that can be treated with Chinese Medicine. We encourage you to ask our doctors and staff about how Chinese Medicine can benefit you.
What is Chinese Medicine?
Chinese Medicine is a traditional healing art that has been practiced for more than 2,500 years. The medicine views all of the organ systems of the body as one complex entity that works in synergy to maintain a healthy flow of energy. This energy is often referred to as Qi, pronounced "chee." The circulation of Qi can become disrupted due to injury, stress, poor diet, medications and chronic illness. Chinese Medicine incorporates numerous therapies that restore harmony within the whole body, rather than focusing on isolated symptoms.
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is the practice of inserting hair-like needles at certain anatomical points in the body to regulate physiological function, control pain, and promote healing. An Acupuncture treatment activates the body's own healing systems and stimulates the free flow of Qi. It allows the body to heal itself while preventing future disease, is extremely safe and virtually painless. The superfine needles have no resemblance to the hypodermic needles used in ordinary injections. Acupuncture rarely produces any side effects; it is often chosen because it does not have the side effects often seen with invasive medical procedures or pharmaceutical drugs.
Why Use Herbal Medicine?
Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture are often used in combination to provide the most complete care for each individual. Chinese formulas typically consist of a custom blend of herbs that work synergistically to match the specific needs of each patient. Unlike pharmaceuticals, herbal medicines have little or no side effects and alleviate symptoms by addressing the root cause of a disorder. Our herbalist has the training necessary to safely prescribe tailored formulas which meet the highest international and U.S. standards for quality and purity.
Justin G. Ehrlich, L.Ac, is a certified Acupuncturist specializing in Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine.
