Putting the Pressure on Harrisburg Pain

How does this technique work? As you might suspect from the name, acupressure operates on the same basic principle as acupuncture, only with finger pressure instead of needles. Both practices work from the assumption that when the body’s natural energy flow, or chi, becomes disrupted, illness and pain result. By the same token, improper energy flow throughout the body can prevent or delay the healing of an existing injury or illness.

Practitioners in ancient China pinpointed and mapped hundreds of points on the body known as meridians that act as routing points for this energy. They found that stimulating a specific set of meridians could redirect the energy back to its proper route and alleviate pain or promote healing in a particular body part. Thousands of years later, it continues to help patients worldwide.

This technique's ability to release tense muscles, aid nerve functioning and boost circulation (as massage also does) makes it a powerful healing tool for all kinds of ailments including chronic pain, fibromyalgia, back pain, neck pain, acute injuries, reproductive issues and more. Our chiropractor, Dr. Skocik has seen many patients experience less pain and faster recovery due to this time-tested treatment method. It can even help strengthen your immune system’s ability to ward off future illnesses. The better your body’s internal communication system works, the more efficiently it will function. Just as chiropractic adjustment helps to restore that optimal communication, so do all of the other techniques we use to help you manage your pain and achieve your best possible wellness.