Quick answer: Yes, doctors get acupuncture, and they come to Vitality Acupuncture LLC in Pensacola for the same reasons their patients do: chronic low back and knee pain, neck and shoulder strain, frozen shoulder, migraines and headaches, neuropathy, cancer treatment side effects and stress. Many are hoping to avoid surgery and the downtime that comes with it. Acupuncture may help ease pain, calm inflammation and support tissue healing, usually as a series of treatments that build on each other. And once they feel the difference? The Docs send their spouses, Mothers, kids and colleagues, too!
Doctors are human, and their jobs are hard on their bodies! Based on 153 patient reviews of Vitality Acupuncture LLC and the physicians we treat, here's what brings the MDs in:
Even when the primary goal is to avoid surgery, doctors know exactly what the aftermath looks like: pain, swelling, limited range of motion, time away from work to heal, and weeks of physical therapy. So they seek acupuncture for pain relief, inflammation reduction and tissue healing.
They know they, and you, have to be able to function to the best of your ability at work, at home and in life. A time-out from illness or surgery can be a lot more than an inconvenience. (Wondering how acupuncture fits alongside other options? Here's my breakdown of acupuncture vs. physical therapy vs. chiropractic.)
For one top surgeon, frozen shoulder had been interfering with his surgeries, his golf, his tennis AND his sleep quality. The pain and limited range of motion needed to be dealt with. His quality of life was being impacted, more so when the grumpiness from pain spilled over to his wife. Not good for sustainability!
After assessing the onset, duration and intensity of his pain (level and frequency) and his limited range of motion from the injury, we established an effective treatment plan.
Your body does the healing; acupuncture is the catalyst to course correct your body's direction toward healthier. The number of treatments you may need becomes clearer as you notice your pain subsiding in frequency and intensity, while your range of motion improves.
The treatments build on each other, and the goal is this: when your pain goes away and stays away for 9 to 13 days, you've 'graduated'. Your body has adopted the message, "Hey! This is how we are supposed to roll: pain free, restful sleep, smooth range of motion."
Curious about what's happening in your body during a treatment? Read How Does Acupuncture Work? ATP, Adenosine & Qi Explained. Planning your budget? Here's what acupuncture costs and how insurance and FSA/HSA work.
The treatment series has course corrected your injury or imbalance, and you're now on cruise control, maintaining your most efficient functioning. As in, enjoying your golf game, kicking butt at tennis, and not biting your spouse's kneecaps off from being in pain ;)
At our top surgeon's last treatment day of 'graduation', he had zero pain, full range of motion, better sleep, AND he was back to his quality-of-life activities, work procedures included. And he pronounced, "No, I DO need to keep coming for acupuncture, for the stress level management!"
…Those are called good side effects from treatment.
Then the Docs recommend acupuncture for their spouse, Mother, kids and colleagues, to help with their own issues with gentle, safe treatments. (Have questions about safety? Read Is Acupuncture Actually Safe?) Your body can heal and feel better, stronger, and function to the best of its ability when it's given the right tools to work with.
Your sleep? Your golf game? Your patience with the people you love? The question isn't only what acupuncture costs. What is it costing you, to not try?
Do doctors really get acupuncture?
Yes. At Vitality Acupuncture LLC in Pensacola, physicians, including surgeons, come in for chronic pain, frozen shoulder, headaches, neuropathy and stress, and often refer their family members and colleagues.
What do doctors most often get acupuncture for?
Low back pain, knee osteoarthritis, neck and shoulder pain from leaning over patients, migraines and headaches, neuropathy, cancer treatment side effects and stress management.
Can acupuncture help me avoid surgery?
For some people, acupuncture may help reduce pain and inflammation and support tissue healing enough to delay or avoid surgery. Results vary, and it works best alongside your other healthcare providers.
How do I know when I'm done with acupuncture treatments?
When your pain goes away and stays away for a duration of 9 to 13 days, you've 'graduated'. Many people then choose to come for regular maintenance treatments, same way you take care of your car's health!
Does acupuncture hurt?
Acupuncture needles are hair-thin, solid and nothing like a hospital needle. Most people find treatments relaxing. Read more in Does It Hurt?
Disclaimer: Individual results vary. Acupuncture supports your overall wellness in conjunction with your additional healthcare providers. This content is for general education and is not a medical guarantee.
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Sarah Newman, Acupuncture Physician, MAOM, AIT/Acupuncture Injection Therapy cert.
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