No. It’s very comfortable. Most people end up taking a nap during their treatment and leave feeling refreshed and relaxed.
Acupuncture has been used to successfully treat chronic pain and complicated conditions for thousands of years. It’s a time- tested, holistic medicine that can help to decrease pain and restore function.
Acupuncture is also helpful for internal conditions like anxiety, GI problems, fertility, thyroid, allergies and much more. Science is only beginning to grasp the powerful medicine that is acupuncture and understand the mechanisms behind it.
What To Expect
Treatment Course
The number of treatments necessary will be specific to you, your condition and a number of crucial factors including, how long you’ve had it, the severity of your condition, any underlying issues, etc.
Quick & Painless
It’s quick and painless, you’re in and out of the office in 30-45 minutes.
The Process
Treatments are repeated 2-3 times each week and will gradually taper off until maximum improvement is seen.
Absence Of Symptoms
Treatments can and often will result in a complete absence of, or control of, symptoms, even in severe conditions that have been present for years.
Conditions We Treat With Acupuncture
Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Disc Herniations
- Disc Buldges
- Neck Pain
- Joint Pain
- Arthritis
- Tennis Elbow
- Plantar Fasciitis
- …And More
Digestive Disorders
- IBS
- Chron’s & Ulcerative Colitis
- Gastritis & Hyperacidity
- Spastic Colon
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- …And More
Neurological & Muscular Disorders
- Headaches
- Facial Tics
- Neck Pain
- Rib Neuritis
- Frozen Shoulder
- Tennis Elbow
- Various Forms Of Tendinitis
- Low Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Osteoarthritis
- And More
Respiratory Disorders
- Sinusitis
- Sore Throat
- Bronchitis
- Asthma
- Recurrent Infections
- …And More
Common Questions About Acupuncture
Am I A Candidate For Acupuncture ?
The medical literature shows acupuncture’s effect on nearly every biophysical system in the body. We’ve seen patients suffering from a wide variety of problems respond to acupuncture treatment when nothing else has worked.
So, for most people, yes, acupuncture is something you should explore.
Is Acupuncture Covered By Insurance?
Insurance companies only like to cover treatments that don’t actually fix the problem. So we’re out of network for all insurance. The good news is, that you are the one in charge of what procedures you get, not an insurance company. And acupuncture treatment is very affordable.
but first…
A CONSULTATION
Acupuncture is only one of our services. At AIM we require each new patient to schedule an initial consultation so that we can meet you and evaluate your specific needs to determine which of our services would ensure you achieve the best possible result. Then our team will formulate a treatment plan tailored specifically to you. The majority of the time, our treatment plans draw from all of our services to give you the best comprehensive care and get you the results you desire in the most expeditious method.
1000 2nd Ave. South, #340
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
(843) 273-4467
The information contained on this website is not intended to diagnose, treat, or intervene in any medical condition. The circumstances of each patient are different. Treatment is offered only after an appropriate medical consultation and assessment. Outcomes are never guaranteed. Individual results may vary.
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