Acupuncture

Acupuncture, a treatment that originated 3,000 years ago in Chinese medicine, uses the insertion of precision-sized needles through a patient’s skin at specific points on the body to relieve discomfort associated with a variety of diseases and conditions.

This ancient treatment continues to be an effective method and has become popular in the management of overall wellness and stress. A trained and licensed practitioner of acupuncture activates solid, metallic needles with gentle and specific movements by hand or with electrical stimulation resulting in minimal pain to most patients.

What Is Acupuncture?

For centuries, acupuncture has been a technique for balancing the flow of energy or life force (chi or qi) believed to course through the pathways (meridians) in the human body. Today, practitioners treat patients through acupuncture points to stimulate nerves, muscles, and connective tissue that stimulate natural painkillers.

How Does Acupuncture Work?

Acupuncture needles are placed strategically at various depths and points on the body to stimulate the central nervous system and release chemicals into the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. This creates biochemical changes that may stimulate the body's natural healing abilities and promote physical and emotional well-being.

image of someone receiving acupuncture to their hand

Make an Appointment

For more information, or to make an appointment, please call 401-793-7837.

Lifespan Lifestyle Medicine
148 West River Street, 2nd Floor, Suite 1-G
Providence, RI

What Are the Benefits of Acupuncture?

As with any treatment, individual results from acupuncture vary. For some, a feeling of relaxation occurs, while others may feel more energized. More often, those who have completed treatment find it a beneficial way to manage their pain. Patients are encouraged to seek advice from a physician to determine if acupuncture can be an effective treatment for their specific condition.

What Acupuncture Can Help With

Addiction
Arthritis
Asthma
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Chemotherapy-induced and postoperative nausea and vomiting
Dental pain
Fibromyalgia
Headaches
Labor pain
Low back pain
Menstrual cramps
Myofascial pain
Nausea caused by surgical anesthesia and cancer chemotherapy
Neck pain
Osteoarthritis
Respiratory disorders, such as allergic rhinitis
Tennis elbow

Acupuncture Services Near Me in Rhode Island

Mariah Stump, MD and Tanuja Arany, DAOM see patients at the acupuncture program at the Lifestyle Medicine Center in Providence, Rhode Island.

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