Acupuncture is the insertion of hair-thin, solid, filiform needles into specific points on the body in order to cause a physiological change. The earliest known classical text on Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, the Huang Di Nei Jing or Yellow Emperor’s Internal Classic, was written around 250BC and was already several hundred pages long, indicating that Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine had probably been around for quite some time before Nei Jing was written.

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Sports Medicine Acupuncture® FAQs

What is Acupuncture?

What is Sports Medicine Acupuncture®? How is it different than regular acupuncture?

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How long is a Sports Medicine Acupuncture® treatment?

How many sessions before I experience results?

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Can acupuncture be used to treat back pain?

Can acupuncture be used to treat neck pain?

Can acupuncture be used to treat shoulder pain?

How much education is required to become a licensed acupuncturist?

Who should get Sports Medicine Acupuncture®?

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Are acupuncture needles sterile?

Can Sports Medicine Acupuncture® increase my performance in sports?

Can acupuncture decrease my injury time?

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