Acupuncture
Precision healing for pain, stress, and whole-body balance.
Rooted in traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture helps restore your body’s natural balance — stimulating the nervous system, supporting immunity, and promoting deep, natural healing.
Acupuncture is one of the oldest and most researched forms of natural medicine. At Medispine, we use it as a precise, evidence-informed tool to help your body heal from the inside out. By stimulating specific points along the body’s meridian pathways, acupuncture promotes circulation, reduces inflammation, and activates your nervous system’s natural pain-relieving response. Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, tension headaches, stress, or a slow-healing injury, acupuncture offers a gentle but powerful complement to your overall care plan.
FAQ
Acupuncture is a therapeutic approach rooted in traditional Chinese medicine that involves inserting very fine sterile needles at specific points on the body. It aims to restore energetic balance (Qi) and stimulate the body’s natural healing functions.
Acupuncture can help relieve pain, reduce inflammation, calm the nervous system, improve sleep, support immunity, and enhance circulation. It is also used for stress, digestive disorders, migraines, hormonal issues, and more.
At Medispine, acupuncture is performed by a chiropractor certified in acupuncture, combining traditional knowledge with biomedical expertise. We take the time to understand your unique story to offer you a personalized treatment in a safe and caring environment.
Acupuncture involves the insertion of very fine, sterile needles into specific points on the body to stimulate the nervous system and promote your body’s natural healing response. At a physiological level, this triggers the release of endorphins and anti-inflammatory compounds, improves circulation to targeted tissues, and helps regulate the nervous system. The result is reduced pain, less tension, and a greater sense of overall balance — often felt during the very first session.
Both use very thin needles, but they’re based on different approaches.
- Acupuncture uses specific points (Traditional Chinese Medicine and/or medical acupuncture) to help regulate pain and support the nervous system—often with a more whole-body focus.
- Dry needling is based on anatomy and targets trigger points (muscle knots) to reduce tension, improve mobility, and calm pain signals.
We choose the option that best fits your exam findings, comfort level, and goals.
Most people are surprised by how comfortable acupuncture actually is. The needles used are extremely fine — much thinner than a standard hypodermic needle — and insertion typically causes little to no discomfort. You may feel a mild sensation of pressure, warmth, or a subtle ache at the insertion point, which is a normal sign that the point is being activated. Most patients find the experience deeply relaxing, and many fall asleep on the table.
Yes. Acupuncture is safe when performed by a qualified professional. At Medispine, all needles are sterile, single-use, and hygiene protocols are strictly followed.
At Medispine, we use acupuncture to address a wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute pain, neck and back pain, tension and migraine headaches, sciatica, sports injuries, stress and anxiety, digestive issues, and sleep disturbances. It works particularly well as part of a broader care plan alongside chiropractic or manual therapy — addressing both the structural and nervous system components of your condition for faster, more lasting results.
The number of sessions depends on the condition treated, its chronicity, and your individual response. Some people feel relief after the first session, while others benefit from more regular follow-ups.
Absolutely. Acupuncture and chiropractic care are complementary and together provide a holistic approach that addresses symptoms, root causes, and the body’s regulatory systems (nervous, muscular, energetic).
Some conditions require precautions (e.g., pacemaker, blood clotting disorders, pregnancy, autoimmune diseases). A complete medical questionnaire is filled out before treatment to ensure your safety.
Yes! At Medispine, acupuncture is typically covered by most extended health insurance plans. We offer direct billing to several providers (such as Blue Cross, Canada Life, Manulife, etc.) to make the process easier for you. Feel free to contact directly your provider to verify your specific coverage.
