How Often Should You Get Acupuncture for Pain Relief?

Chronic pain affects over 20% of adults in the US, and many sufferers look to alternative medical treatments, such as acupuncture, as a way to relieve their pain. But how often should you receive acupuncture treatments to achieve optimal pain relief? Let our medical specialists tell you what you should know about this ancient form…

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Acupuncture for Sports Recovery: Enhancing Performance and Reducing Injury Risk

Whether you’re a runner dealing with shin splints, a tennis player with a shoulder injury, or a weightlifter recovering from muscle strain, acupuncture has emerged as a powerful, natural option for athletes looking for natural recovery and opiate-free pain relief. If you’re an athlete or lead an athletic lifestyle, it’s possible that acupuncture can help…

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Acupuncture for Fibromyalgia: Managing Chronic Pain and Fatigue

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes pain to radiate throughout the body, which, in turn, results in persistent fatigue. Those living with fibromyalgia often struggle to find effective ways to manage these symptoms. While medication and physical therapy can often help, complementary therapies like acupuncture are gaining attention for their ability to offer further…

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Sporty young woman holding her elbow in pain while playing tennis on a tennis court.

Acupuncture and Sports Performance: Enhancing Recovery and Preventing Injuries 

Athletes face physical demands that can lead to muscle fatigue, injuries, and prolonged recovery times. As athletes seek ways to enhance performance and prevent injuries, many turn to acupuncture – a holistic treatment that has gained recognition for its remarkable benefits in sports medicine.   Acupuncture involves inserting thin, sterile needles into specific points on the body…

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What to Know Before Your First Acupuncture Session

If you are considering your first acupuncture session, you likely have questions about what the experience will be like and what you should do to prepare for it. Here at Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, acupuncture is one of our most valued treatments. Like all of our therapeutic methods, it is nonsurgical, safe, and effective,…

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Are There Long-Term Benefits of Acupuncture?

Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine is a nonsurgical, holistic practice. Here, acupuncture is an integral part of our treatment plans. Although relatively new to mainstream medicine in the U.S., acupuncture has been practiced in China and other parts of Asia for thousands of years. Our patients often ask about whether the positive effects of acupuncture…

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