Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body. It’s based on the belief that the body has an energy flow called “qi” (pronounced “chee”), which travels through pathways (meridians) in the body but can be disrupted by various health conditions. By inserting needles along these meridians, it’s believed that energy flow will rebalance and improve, alleviating a range of symptoms.
Acupuncture is used around the world, often in conjunction with Western medicine, to treat a wide variety of conditions in both humans and animals. Studies have shown that inserting an acupuncture needle stimulates nerves, muscles and connective tissue, triggering a cascade of biochemical events that include:
Research has proven the benefit of acupuncture for a wide variety of medical conditions affecting our companion animals. Here at Oradell Animal Hospital, our certified acupuncture experts use this technique in pets to:
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