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The Efficacy of Scalp Acupuncture
Scalp acupuncture: the process
Alternatively known as neuroacupuncture, this treatment combines knowledge of TCM, traditional acupuncture needling and neurology; thus, it requires a certified practitioner who is versed in the use of acupuncture for neurological conditions. At our new facility in Park Slope, you will meet with a fully-certified neuroacupuncture practitioner, in a dedicated acupuncture room, who will walk you through the process and answer all questions and reservations you may have.
At a basic level, neuroacupuncture is effective because it directly stimulates the brain cells which correspond to your impairment. It helps to restore function and stimulate aid to the brain cells which are misfiring and encourages a general realignment of the brain system in support of your condition. As for the actual process, acupuncture needles are inserted into thin layer of tissue under your scalp that protects the skull.
If you are interested in finding out more about neuroacupuncture and its role in treating brain injuries, give our office in Park Slope a call to schedule an appointment today.
Here you will find a review of the case literature regarding scalp acupuncture: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3833481/
We look forward to hearing from you!
Post-Partum Chiropractic
Postpartum chiropractic focuses on balancing the body.
The penultimate phase of pregnancy tends to destabilize the spine at its base by loosening ligaments in the pelvis in preparation for deliver. This relaxation of ligaments at the base of the spine means that many women emerge after delivery with lower back pain. With instability at the base of the spine, the rest of your back is vulnerable to misalignment and the associated nerve pain, which can quickly lead to headaches, stiffness and soreness. In the early postpartum phase (the first 2-6 weeks), we focus gentle adjustments at restoring pelvic stability and alignment in the lower back. By adding in core stability, we start the rebuilding process of a region that was so severly weakend during pregnancy.
Postpartum chiropractic in Brooklyn
Don’t go it alone! This is the best advice we can give to any new mother. Trying to manage the physical and mental stress of adjusting to a new life with your child can leave you exhausted and vulnerable to postpartum depression. With qualified health professionals on your side, you will give yourself the best chance of recovering fully and avoiding many of the pitfalls of the postpartum period. We look forward to hearing from you.
Acupuncture for Morning Sickness
Acupuncture for morning sickness
Looking at it from the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine, pregnancy causes an enormous amount of energy change and realignment during the consecutive trimesters; morning sickness is seen as a natural endpoint for this energy change and thus acupuncture is designed to realign energy pathways and return the body to balance. From a Western medicine, acupuncture needling has been shown in various clinical studies to directly reduce the amount of nausea a woman is experiencing, as well as addressing headache pain. The treatment is considered entirely safe for mother and fetus, with very few side effects reported throughout the many studies.
The benefits of acupuncture
If you are worried about the effects of medication on you and your fetus, it is worth considering alternative, natural solutions for the pain and discomfort associated with pregnancy. Acupuncture is a forerunner in this type of conservative natal care- with a growing level of support from clinical trials, more and more women are turning to acupuncture to help them overcome the myriad discomforts of pregnancy. If you are interested in adding acupuncture into your pregnancy care regime, give our office in Park Slope a call to schedule an appointment today.
Celebrating and Supporting our Park Slope Community
30+ years of trusted chiropractic and acupuncture services in Park Slope
As one of Park Slope’s longest standing chiropractic and acupuncture practices, we are honored to continue our tradition of helping this community in our new office. This new, purpose-built space allows us to expand our services and staff to reach a greater portion of our great community. Between our senior staff members, we have over 100 years of collective experience across a wide range of specialities. The services we currently offer include:
- General chiropractic
- Traditional Chinese Medicine and energy balance, including…
- …Acupuncture
- Chiropractic for seniors
- Pregnancy chiropractic including post-partum chiropractic
- Acupuncture for infertility
- Nutrition and exercise counseling
- Physiotherapy
- Therapeutic massage
- Homeopathy
As you can see, we cover as many bases as we can in the conservative healthcare world. We are blessed to be able to do so because of our staff, which has recently grown larger with the addition of new doctors. On our home page, you can meet the newest members of our staff as well as discover an introductory video to our practice that explains why we are so excited about what we do.
Everything we do is in support of your optimal health
We want to help you function and feel better, no matter what is holding you back. All of our modalities are designed to increase your natural range of motion, reduce tension in the various systems of your body and reestablish harmony as the predominant order. It all begins with a conversation. If you have been struggling with physical or mental ailments and have not been finding the treatment you need with traditional medicine, please don’t hesitate to give our office in Park Slope a call to schedule an appointment today.
Correcting Breech Presentation
How the Webster technique works
The Webster technique is a well-renowned chiropractic modality that has helped thousands of mothers get their child into the proper, head-first birthing position. It is a sacral adjustment that improves alignment of the pelvis, which is destabilized by pregnancy hormones and the shifting body weight. By correcting alignment in the lower back and pelvis, the supporting musculature is also rebalanced, causing less stress (known in this case as torsion) on the uterus. This allows room and encourages the baby to change into the proper head-first position, whether it be from breech, posterior or transverse positions.
Correcting fetal positioning with the Webster technique
At Community Chiropractic & Acupuncture of Park Slope, we have dedicated staff who have the highest level of certifications in pregnancy chiropractic, including the use of the Webster technique. We also have specialized adjusting tables to accomodate pregnant bodies. If you are looking to add chiropractic into your pregnancy care regime, give our office in Park Slope a call to schedule an appointment today.
Naturally Increasing Your Chance of Conception
Infertility is expensive
There are myriad treatments and options for a couple who are unable to conceive- from fertility drugs to IVF, you may be overwhelmed by choice; but many of these options are effectively out of reach because of their cost. Most people turn to acupuncture as a last resort, when in fact it makes sense to use it as a first resort. Acupuncture is cheaper, with little-to-no side-effects, and studies are consistently showing it to have great effect in randomized trials. Especially when used alongside traditional fertility treatments, acupuncture can greatly increase your chance of getting pregnant. But how?
How fertility acupuncture works
It comes down to stress. In both men and women, stress wreaks havoc with the systems that are responsible for balance and hormone distribution. A high-stress lifestyle, exacerbated by struggling with conceiving, contributes to:
- hormonal imbalance
- lower sperm counts and motility
- partial ovulation
- spasms in the fallopian tubes and uterus
Acupuncture directly helps to lower stress levels by releasing endorphins in the brain. Further effects include increasing circulation to the reproductive organs and contributing to balance in the reproductive system of both men and women.
Acupuncture for infertility in Park Slope
With trained staff and dedicated facilities, we are standing by to help you conceive and have the smoothest pregnancy possible. If you are interested in finding out more about how acupuncture can help you conceive, give our office in Park Slope a call to schedule an appointment today.
Pregnancy Chiropractic: Relieving Sciatica Nerve Pain Naturally
How does chiropractic remedy this situation?
Spinal adjustments help to mitigate the unstable situation which is brewing constantly during pregnancy. By returning the vertebrae in your lower spine to proper alignment, we can undo the problematic nerve impingement. From the vantage point of alignment, we introduce gentle stretching and exercises which strengthen the supportive muscles and restore mobility to the lower back. If your sciatica persists, we can help you change your lifestyle to account for the pain, including implementing heat and ice, improving posture, and changing the way you sleep. Massage further aids in the healing process by increasing circulation and stimulating the healing process. We can advise you on stretches, including yoga poses and other gentle exercises, that will prevent your body from falling back into the old patterns of misalignment and impingement. If you are interested in finding out more, give our office in Park Slope a call to schedule an appointment today.
The Power of Sports Massage
The benefits of sports massage
Studies consistently show that athletes who receive massages post-workout have enhanced blood flow and less muscle fatigue than those who don’t get a massage. At this point, circulation is everything: it ensures that your muscles get the oxygen and nutrients they need to repair and regrow stronger. Massage also gets in deep and breaks up scar tissue adhesion, and helps muscle fibers grow back quicker and more effectively. Further benefits of sports massage include:
- Relieving muscle tension and spasm
- Increasing joint mobility
- Increasing the pliability of muscles
- Increasing blood flow
- Reducing stress
This translates to less time on the sidelines nursing your sore and stiff muscles. If you are interested in adding sports massage into your athletic recovery plan, give our office in Park Slope a call to schedule an appointment today.
Acupuncture Offers Practical Stress Management
Acupuncture helps us manage stress
At our new office in Park Slope, we are seeing more people come in complaining of chronic stress. Acupuncture offers an all-natural method for managing stress. Here’s how it works:
- By regulating Heart Rate Variability: a more objective measure of the effects of stress on your body and brain. A stable HRV directly influences the function of the nervous system. Which leads us to benefit #2…
- Balancing the Central Nervous System
- Increasing circulation to the brain to deliver the nutrients and oxygen your main muscle needs to thrive under stressful conditions.
- Increasing natural energy levels and vitality to help you deal with stressful situations in a more sustainable manner.
At Community Chiropractic & Acupuncture of Park Slope, we want to use our expertise in natural healthcare to help our community live more balanced, less stressful lives. If you are interested in taking an active hand in manging your stress, give our office a call to schedule an appointment today.
Acupuncture Makes Old Age More Comfortable
Making old age more comfortable
Acupuncture benefits seniors in the following ways:
- Reduces inflammation: stimulates the body’s pituitary gland to release cortisol which fights inflammation
- Relieves pain by stimulating the release of the body’s natural painkillers
- Improves respiration
- Helps with digestive problems
- Treats neck pain and headaches
- Improves mood
- Relieves arthritis pain
And it does all this without a prescription! As an alternative form of healthcare, acupuncture does not seek to replace your primary care, but rather to augment it. Acupuncture is proven natural healthcare that adds another dimension of support for your aging body. If you are interested in finding out more about how you can benefit from acupuncture, give our office in Park Slope a call to schedule an appointment today.