Acupuncture is a technique in which practitioners stimulate specific points on the body by inserting thin, solid, sterile one-time use needles into the skin along acupuncture meridian lines and musculoskeletal trigger points.
Research shows that acupuncture can be hightly effective when treating the appropriate conditions, such as low back pain, neck pain, TMJ (jaw pain), reducing frequency of tension headaches and migraines, lessening the pain from osteoarthritis of the knee and alleviating nausea due to chemotherapy or pregnacy. It's also an option for people living with chronic pain disorders, inflammatory disorders or fibromyalgia. It has been shown to be an excellent adjunct to standard care.
Dr. Tyler Kemp has undergone extensive training (over 300 hours) and obtained his Fellowship from the International Academy of Medical Acupunture (IAMA). He provides acupuncture in our Mason office.
For further reading, see https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/acupuncture-in-depth
