“Does acupuncture work well with….?”

By: Abe Rummage L.Ac, www.AcuCareClinic.com

A lot of the questions I get asked start this way. A large majority of the patients I see have already sought help for the problem they are presenting me with and are already on some sort of medication or in some sort of therapy. Below are some of the most common questions about combining acupuncture with other treatments.

Can I get acupuncture if I am already on a medication for my problem?
Yes. Acupuncture works very well along side traditional pharmaceutical treatment. It is important that I know what medications a patient is on so I may take them into consideration when formulating their treatment.

Will acupuncture interfere with my treatments from a Physical or Massage Therapist?
No. In most situations it is even ideal to receive acupuncture along with manual therapies like massage and physical therapy. Receiving treatment on multiple levels will most often greatly enhance one another’s effects.

How does acupuncture affect my Yoga or Tai Chi practice?
It will affect the practice of both, in a very powerful and synergistic way. I wish all of my patients pursued some sort of mind-body exercise. Disciplines like Yoga and Tai Chi very powerfully supplement and encourage the flow of the bodies’ vital energies. When practiced regularly the developed student will need less and less intervention of any kind to maintain optimal health.

Can I get acupuncture and Chiropractic care at the same time?
Yes. Just as with massage and physical therapy, acupuncture and chiropractic can provide tremendous results when properly coordinated.

Can I get acupuncture if I am pregnant?
Absolutely! While there are some points that are avoided when treating pregnant women it can still be a tremendous help with things like morning sickness, back pain, swelling, heartburn and many of the other discomforts associated with pregnancy.

These are just some of the most common questions surrounding acupuncture and how it combines with other therapies and conditions. If you have any questions please call us, visit our web site or come to Community Acupuncture at the Bindu on Thursday afternoons.

Abe Rummage L.Ac • 704-483-5441 • www.AcuCareClinic.com

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