Traditional Remedies Refined with Modern Solutions
Traditional acupuncture is based on the belief that the body is controlled by a flow of energy, referred to as qi, and pronounced "chee." According to ancient texts, qi travels through pathways in your body called meridians. Acupuncturists believe that interruptions with energy flow in these meridians are responsible for modern ailments.
Acupuncture improves your body's functions and helps boost its self-healing processes through anatomic site stimulation - usually called acupuncture points. To stimulate acupuncture points, professionals typically insert fine, sterile needles you're your skin. Most patients feel little-to-no discomfort as the needles are applied. Typically, needles are left in the skin anywhere from five to 30 minutes. After their session, patients often report an incredible feeling of relaxation.
While some practitioners still adhere to traditional acupuncture philosophies, modern acupuncturists take an integrative approach. Today, professional acupuncturists use the therapy to stimulate the body's natural healing and pain-fighting processes. When coupled with personalized chiropractic care and physical therapy, patients can find real relief from painful physical conditions.
With targeted acupuncture applications, patients benefit from:
- Stress Relief
- Pain Relief
- Immune System Boost
- Hormone Balance
- Increased Endorphin Flow
- Better Sleep
- Improved Digestion
What Happens During an Acupuncture Session?
At Denville Medical, your licensed physical therapist's goal is to maximize your body's structure and increase its overall function for long-term health. To accomplish this, our physical therapists combine traditional and innovative techniques focused on increasing muscle strength and improving the body's range of motion. Our goal is to discover the root cause of your pain or mobility problems. That way, we can address the true reason why you need physical therapy, and work towards achieving long-lasting relief.
Of course, we understand that every patient is different. Your doctor can provide expert care in an encouraging environment by creating a customized treatment plan for you using modern, evidence-based research.
Professional acupuncture treatments can be incredibly helpful for patients suffering from a wide range of disorders. When paired with personalized chiropractic care and other medical treatments, acupuncture is even more effective.
With a systematic treatment plan, patients can find help for painful symptoms like:
Back Pain
Neck Pain
Sciatica
Herniated Discs
Hip Pain
Elbow Pain
Foot and Ankle Pain
Overall Joint Pain
Common Techniques Used by Professional Acupuncturists
Professionals practicing acupuncture in Rockaway Township, NJ, use several techniques to achieve overall patient wellbeing, from Cupping and Gua Sha to Needling and Facials.
Cupping
Made popular by Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, most acupuncturists describe cupping as giving an inverse massage. Rather than using pressure to release tight muscles, acupuncture cups create a suction effect. The suction pulls on muscles and fascia to relieve tension and improve blood flow. Like a massage, cupping is very relaxing for patients. Most people describe it as enjoyable, although the suction cup markings may look painful to friends and family.
Acupuncture cups are made using various materials, including glass and plastic. Cupping applications also vary - some clinics go the traditional route with cotton balls, rubbing alcohol, and fire. Other applications include manual placement with silicone suction points. Usually, patients receive one of two cupping styles. The first uses stationary cups, which remain for about 10 minutes. The second uses moving cups, supplemented with massage oil to let the cups glide over painful areas.
Cupping has many benefits, including:
- Reduced Body Pain
- Reduced Body Inflammation
- Enhanced Blood Flow
- Full-Body Relaxation
Needling
Also called "dry needling," chiropractors and acupuncturists often use this technique to reduce trigger points within soft tissues and muscles. In this application, acupuncturists use a sterile needle and insert it into the trigger point, which fosters a feeling of "release" that helps reduce muscle tension and pain while boosting mobility.
What are trigger points in acupuncture?
Trigger points are hypersensitive, irritable skeletal muscle areas formed in rigid bands of muscle fiber. Trigger points lead to neuromuscular dysfunction and manifest in painful symptoms, increased stress, and lower overall functionality. During an acupuncture session, these needles are applied to trigger points, which cause a twitch, essentially releasing and restoring proper muscle function.
Benefits of needling include:
- Relief from Muscle Pain
- Improved Flexibility
- Relief from Muscle Cramps
- Relief from Sports Injuries
Gua Sha
Gua Sha is the practice of using tools to scrape the skin and apply pressure to painful areas of the face and body. A Gua Sha is a flat, hard tool, usually made of stone. Recently, Gua Sha has taken the skincare world by storm, but the technique has been providing relief for centuries. It is one of the oldest forms of Chinese medicine used to boost blood circulation and energy flow.
In traditional Chinese, Gua means to press or stroke, while Sha refers to redness. Gua Sha usually causes small red spots or bruises to form, which are also called microtrauma spots. When using Gua Sha on microtrauma areas, your body elicits a response that can help break up tough scar tissue. When paired with professional chiropractic care, Gua Sha can be quite effective, even for moderate injuries.
Benefits of Gua Sha include:
- Relief from Joint Pain
- Relief from Muscle Pain
- Help with Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Immune System Boost
- Reduced Body Inflammation
Discover Long-Lasting Pain Relief with Acupuncture Treatments from Denville Medical
At Denville Medical, we aim to serve you with long-lasting quality of life through personalized acupuncture treatments in New Jersey. The path to a pain-free life begins with a friendly, informative appointment, where one of our doctors develops a customized treatment plan tailored to your body's needs. It starts with your first evaluation, where our experts learn about your medical history, diagnostic tests, current condition, and overall health goals. From there, we'll create your plan and help you hit your milestones until your quality of life is improved.
With treatments like needling, cupping, Gua Sha, and acupuncture in Rockaway Township, NJ, included in your scope of treatment, musculoskeletal relief is right around the corner.
If you're sick and tired of living with painful limitations, our doctors are here to help you live a normal life free of debilitating body issues. No surgery. No addictive medicine. Only comprehensive acupuncture treatments, crafted with health and happiness in mind.
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Latest News in Rockaway Township, NJ
N.J. school closings, delayed openings due to ice for Friday (Jan. 31, 2025)
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Commuters in northern New Jersey will face icy roads and messy driving conditions Friday morning, thanks to freezing rain and a thin layer of ice possibly forming on untreated roads.
The National Weather Service says “very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible” early Friday. The service issued winter weather advisories in Morris, Sussex, Warren and western Passaic counties, starting between 2 and 4 a.m. In those areas, forecasters are expecting rain to fall in the morning, but because temperatures on the ground will be in the upper 20s to low 30s, the rain may quickly freeze up when it lands on cold surfaces.
The forecast prompted some school districts to announce schedule changes for students and staff.
The following school districts have announced schedule changes for Friday, Jan. 31, 2025:
BERGEN COUNTY
DELAYED OPENINGS:
Mahwah
MORRIS COUNTY
DELAYED OPENINGS:
Boonton Town - 2 hours
Boonton Township
Butler
Chathams
Chester
Denville
Dover
East Hanover
Florham Park
Hanover Park Regional
Hanover
Harding
Jefferson
Kinnelon
Lincoln Park
Madison
Mendham Borough
Mendham Township
Mine Hill
Morris County Vocational
Morris Hills Regional
Morris Plains
Morris
Mount Arlington
Mount Olive
Mountain Lakes
Parsippany-Troy Hills
Randolph
Rockaway Borough
Rockaway Township
Roxbury
Washington
Wharton
PASSAIC COUNTY
DELAYED OPENINGS:
Bloomingdale
West Milford
SUSSEX COUNTY
DELAYED OPENINGS:
Byram
Frankford Township
Franklin Borough
Fredon
Hamburg
High Point Regional
Hopatcong
Kittatinny Regional
Lenape Valley Regional
Montague
Sandyston-Walpack
Sparta
Stanhope
Stillwater
Sussex-Wantage Regional
Vernon
WARREN COUNTY
CLOSED:
Lopatcong
DELAYED OPENINGS:
Belvidere
Blairstown
Hackettstown
Harmony
Knowlton
North Warren Regional
Oxford
Phillipsburg
Warren Hills Regional
Washington Borough
Washington Township
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