The Ottawa Physiotherapy and Sport Clinics offer medical acupuncture to patients in our Orleans, Barrhaven, Main Street, Hunt Club, Kanata Lakes, and Westboro locations. Acupuncture has been used by the Chinese for thousands of years, and has gained recognition and use in the western world over the past several decades. Orleans Acupuncture points were mapped by the Chinese centuries ago, however, there has been research performed by several Canadian doctors who have identified a correlation of acupuncture points and known neural structures within the musculoskeletal system.
Acupuncture works by restoring the normal energy balance within the body, therefore, allowing natural healing to occur. The insertion of the fine needle into the tissues also releases endorphins. Endorphins are made by the body and are one of the body’s own natural pain-relieving chemicals. These endorphins block the passage of pain signals to the brain and therefore help to relieve or reduce pain within the body. When pain is reduced, the body can then restore normal biochemical balance and promote healing.
The physiotherapists who perform Acupuncture at the Kanata Lakes, Orleans physiotherapy, Westboro physiotherapy, and Barrhaven physiotherapy locations are certified through the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute.
