Acupuncture Houston

Sports Therapy and Injury Acupuncture

As many Physical Therapists will tell you, Acupuncture is a powerful accompanying therapy to increase recovery of an injury or pain associated with training for you to perform your best whether that be out on the football field or just mowing your lawn! It can assist in muscle recovery, and increase range of motion and flexibility, while decreasing pain associated with physical activities. All of these things enhance the performance of athletes and workers employed in physically demanding jobs. Keep yourself in the game and make your comeback glorious!

Pain Management

Pain, while certainly uncomfortable can also interfere with your daily actives and quality of life. The Mayo Clinic (one of the utmost authorities on all things health) recommends Acupuncture as an effective treatment for chronic pain.  Conditions such as chronic migraine, back pain, pain related to digestive conditions such as IBS and Ulcerative Colitis, and degenerative conditions like arthritis, MS and beyond. This is certainly not an exhaustive list as many other conditions also benefit from treatment. Please contact our team to discuss your challenges and we will be happy to offer you the full extent of our knowledge and services to address these serious conditions.

Emotional Health

Many people are surprised to find that acupuncture also supports emotional well being, and is an alternative for those who dislike the idea of taking medications to address their conditions or as a compliment to therapies that may not fully address all of the symptoms of depression, anxiety and chronic stress. Mental health conditions are unpleasant on their own, but they can also manifest physical symptoms. Anyone who has ever experienced a panic attack can attest to how severe this can be.  Mental illness can take a slow insidious toll on your mind and body that can interfere with your daily life and relationships with your family and friends. Balancing your energy through acupuncture helps your body naturally reset the imbalances related to your emotional wellbeing will improve your quality of life, help restore your energy and help you feel like yourself again!

Fertility

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been utilized for hundreds of years to treat ailments related to fertility. At Houston Acupuncture Associates we have seen many patients experiencing the heartache of infertility.  In many cases patients have tried interventions such as IVF, hormone therapy and beyond with no success and seek acupuncture treatment when all else has failed. We have found that fertility acupuncture treatments help western approaches be more effective, if not entirely effective on their own.  In many cases we also recommend herbal treatments, as long as they don't interfere with your current medical treatment plan.

Women's Health

Fertility is not the only female related condition we treat.  Acupuncture can greatly improve conditions that plague many women such as painful periods, PMS, PMDD, menopausal symptoms, ovarian cysts, painful intercourse, and general hormone imbalances.  Many of our women's health clients are referred to us by local gynecologists who understand that acupuncture is a very effective complimentary therapy to western medical interventions. Many clients come straight to us and have wonderful outcomes, often times with unexpected benefits such as clearer skin, healthier hair and increased energy.

Weight Loss

Nearly everyone we've ever known both personally and professionally have been on at least one diet, if not many in their lives.  Until recently, the medical community has always told patients to eat well and exercise more.  While we certainly can't argue with that logic (nobody is going to say that fruits and vegetables and daily movement aren't good for you!) Acupuncturists have long recognized that issues relating to weight often stem from body imbalances, emotional stress and beyond.  Weight gain is a symptom of a deeper rooted issue, not a lack of willpower or self control. We seek to uncover these hidden causes to treat them at the source, while also promoting enhanced metabolism and stabilizing the appetite to reduce food cravings.