Did you know that acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to relieve symptoms of painful medical conditions–and even as a form of surgical anesthesia? The practice began in Asia, but has spread to the rest of the world as more patients find value in its use. The western world has only been studying acupuncture for approximately 45 years, however, so don’t be surprised if all doctors aren’t quick to tout its value.
Dr. Cody Doyle has spent the past 20 years studying acupuncture, as one of many alternative therapies. In many cases, it is an effective treatment that helps patients deal with problems that conventional western medicine has failed to cure. Here are five of the top questions Dr. Doyle is often asked about acupuncture.
Are you exhausted with doctors’ failure to relieve your symptoms? Contact Doyle Chiropractic and Acupuncture online today to learn what we can do for your symptoms. To reach our Roanoke, TX office, call (817) 767-5430. Patients in La Grange, TX may call (979) 968-6400. Roanoke acupuncture and alternative therapies may help you find relief!
What does it treat?
Acupuncture is an excellent complement to western medicine and other alternative therapies. When you meet Dr. Doyle, he will assess your symptoms and determine the best combination of drug-free nonsurgical treatments. These may include chiropractic treatments, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and/or others. In addition to chronic pain, Dr. Doyle’s treatments can also address tingling, numbness, nerve pain, and other conditions.
With over twenty years of experience in the field, Dr. Doyle has helped scores of patients manage symptoms of:
- disc problems
- degenerative and inflammatory arthritis
- lower back pain, neck pain, and middle back pain
- peripheral neuropathy
- plantar fasciitis
- upper and lower extremity conditions (e.g., tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, shoulder problems; and hip, knee and ankle mobility issues)
- seasonal allergies
- obesity
When one aspect of your health is misaligned, it can affect many other parts of your body. Dr. Doyle is often able to help patients manage multiple conditions in single treatment plan of combined therapy. Read more about the conditions Dr. Doyle has treated here.
How does it work?
If you know nothing else, you probably know that acupuncture involves needles! These tiny, sterile needles bloodlessly pierce the uppermost layers of skin, at various parts of the body. After Dr. Doyle has inserted the needles at strategic points, you will rest comfortably for a short period of time to complete the session.
Western science doesn’t fully understand the functions by which acupuncture works, but the countless patients who’ve benefited from it will testify that it does work! Acupuncture tends to work best as a complement to other therapies, and its pain relieving qualities are maximized with long-term treatment. In fact, more medical insurers are covering acupuncture than in the past, especially when it is part of a combined approach to pain relief or anesthesia.
Does it hurt?
In the hands of an expert practitioner, acupuncture will never cause you any pain or discomfort. Many of our patients do not even notice when a needle is being placed.
Will my insurance cover it?
Unfortunately, most insurers do not cover acupuncture therapy. However, in the complex world of chronic pain relief, more and more insurers are becoming open to drug-free treatment options. If you have a condition that persists, despite a full regimen of standard medical interventions, call your insurer and ask if they have policies in place for patients like you.
If you are on a tight budget and will receive no assistance from your medical insurer, tell Dr. Doyle about your situation and he may be able to offer a payment plan. At Doyle Chiropractic and Acupuncture, we don’t want to see anyone suffer needlessly, when potential treatments may help your condition.
Are you exhausted with doctors’ failure to relieve your symptoms? Contact Doyle Chiropractic and Acupuncture online today to learn what we can do for your symptoms. To reach our Roanoke, TX office, call (817) 767-5430. Patients in La Grange, TX may call (979) 968-6400. Roanoke acupuncture and alternative therapies may help you find relief!
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