South Shores Chiropractic Center offers Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) healing methods to work alongside chiropractic and massage modalities for individualized health care. Our resident-licensed acupuncturist treats the whole body and mind with techniques that have been used for 3,000 years.

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Acupuncture

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Acupuncture is a practice that addresses pain and illness by placing tiny hair-thin needles into particular points on the body called meridians. When stimulated with the needle, these points may alleviate pain and support the functions of internal organs and body systems to promote overall health, well-being, and balance.  

 

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Cupping

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Originating in China, cupping is a type of bodywork therapy that involves placing cups onto the skin to create suction, like an inverse of massage. This suction increases blood circulation to the area and helps facilitate the flow of “qi” or life force energy. Cupping may relieve muscle tension and pain, improve overall blood flow, promote cell repair and help form new connective tissues and blood vessels. This treatment can also effectively treat lung issues, digestive issues, skin issues, and other conditions commonly treated with acupressure.

 

 

Gua Sha

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Using a jade instrument to massage and gently spoon the skin, Gua Sha is a technique used in Traditional East Asian medicine to treat muscle pain and tension, stimulate the immune system, and offer certain anti-aging benefits to the skin as a beauty routine. This needle-free technique is non-invasive and can be performed on people of all ages and conditions to speed up the body’s natural healing process.

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