 
What Is Acupuncture? Acupuncture – penetrating the skin with thin, solid, metallic needles – is one of the oldest, most commonly used medical procedures in the world. According to the 2002 National Health Interview Survey, an estimated 8.2 million U.S. adults had used acupuncture at least once in their lifetime, and an estimated 2.1 million U.S. adults had used acupuncture in the previous year. What Is Medical Acupuncture? Is It Different From Ordinary Acupuncture? Acupuncture is a very old medical art, and there are many approaches to learning and practicing it. Medical acupuncture is the term used to describe acupuncture performed by a doctor trained and licensed in Western medicine who has also had thorough training In acupuncture as a specialty practice. Such a doctor can use one or the other approach or a combination of both as the need arises, to treat an illness. Acupuncture Can Help Ease The Symptoms Of Many Conditions. Anxiety Addiction Asthma Carpal tunnel syndrome Chemotherapy nausea and vomiting Depression Fibromyalgia Headache and Migraine Menstrual cramps Menopausal Symptoms Myofascial pain Low-back pain Postoperative dental pain Postoperative nausea and vomiting Osteoarthritis Sciatica Tennis elbow For Appointment or Consultation Family medicine and acupuncture experts, Bret D. Kueber, M.D. and Shashi K. Panozzo, M.D. of DeKalb Medical Services are pleased to offer this new alternative for patient pain relief. Our specialists offer acupuncture to help start the healing process and ease pain. They each integrate this and other complementary medicine expertise with conventional treatments to achieve a best care solution. For more information on acupuncture, or to schedule an appointment, call 260.357.6557.  |
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