Acupuncture

​Heritage Lane Chiropractic offers acupuncture care therapies.  We are your choice for South Edmonton Acupuncture.

What Is Acupuncture?

“Acupuncture” is the combination of two words with Latin origins; “acus,” in reference to a needle-like object and “punctura,” which means to pierce with a sharp object.

Although needles are commonly used in acupuncture, there are a variety of ways to activate the body’s network of meridians.

How Does Acupuncture Work?

By stimulating acupuncture points we help the body move towards achieving balance and in turn, promote health, healing, and well-being. Acupuncture works by:

• Reducing or eliminating pain
• Improving joint mobility
• Improving circulation
• Improving immune system function
• Increasing lymphatic drainage
• Reducing depression and anxiety
• Reducing tension within muscles
• Increasing body awareness

Is Acupuncture Safe?

Acupuncture is completely safe when performed by a trained practitioner.  All needles are
​pre-sterilized and discarded after each use.

What Conditions does Acupuncture Treat?

Acupuncture has been used to treat a number of conditions, including:

• acute/chronic pain
• headaches and migraines
• injuries
• infertility
• stress
• depression and anxiety
• insomnia
• hayfever
• muscle tension
• digestive issues (constipation, diarrhea, gas and bloating)

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• neuropathy
• sciatica
• PMS
• painful menses (dysmenorrhea)
• irregular menses
• carpal tunnel syndrome
• menopause symptoms
• nausea and vomiting (e.g. in pregnancy or chemotherapy)
• symptoms after stroke