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At Physiotherapy First, we are your trusted destination for precise, individualized acupuncture in Brampton. Our registered acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (TCMP), Sonia Sharna, treats a wide range of musculoskeletal pain, women’s gynecological problems, sleep disturbances, digestive concerns and anxiety. Whether you’re struggling with back or neck pain or recovering from an injury, acupuncture offers proven benefits to support your health journey. Our Brampton patients report feeling calmer, relaxed and moving more freely after a few sessions.
Acupuncture is a key component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with its roots in ancient philosophy. It is now widely used in Western medicine to treat various physical and mental health concerns. The treatments involve inserting very thin, sterile needles into specific points on the body. The needles do not cause pain, but help stimulate nerves, muscles and connective tissue at the right acupuncture point. This stimulation leads to the release of your body’s natural painkillers like endorphins, and increases blood flow to specific areas for quicker, better healing.
Your nervous system acts like the biological control center for how you feel pain. When you are injured or are in pain, this center sends “distress signals” to your brain, causing you to feel the sensations. Acupuncture “reboots” this system. As our acupuncturist inserts hair-thin needles at specific points on your body, it stimulates your sensory nerves to shift into a state of rest and calm. Here is a breakdown of what happens in the treatment.
The insertion of thin needles at acupuncture points triggers your brain to release endorphins. Endorphins are your body’s built-in, natural painkillers.
The process boosts blood circulation to areas such as a strained muscle or a stiff joint. This helps your body deliver oxygen and nutrients more efficiently, speeding up the natural healing process.
The treatments not only reduce pain but also relax your mood. Patients feel a deep sense of relaxation and improved well-being after the sessions.
Our acupuncturist asks about your medical history, including existing conditions, medications you are taking and previous treatments. They also inquire about the specific issues you are seeking treatment for, including the location, intensity, and nature of your pain or discomfort.
We evaluate your posture, range of motion, muscle strength, and nerve function to understand the root cause of your problem from a musculoskeletal perspective.
You will be asked to lie down on a treatment table in a comfortable position that allows access to the required acupuncture points. Our practitioner places ultra-fine, sterile needles gently at the precise points on your body.
In Brampton, acupuncture is most frequently used to manage pain. But its benefits are broad.
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Here are some Commonly Asked Questions
Acupuncture is an ancient homeopathic form of treatment that is used to help alleviate stress, pain, and discomfort. It is based on ancient Chinese techniques that helped realign the systems in the body to function harmoniously.
Acupuncture treatments involve inserting small, thin needles into specific pressure points in the affected area on the body. The needles are used to help stimulate circulation to the area to promote healing and better well-being.
Acupuncture treatments at Physiotherapy First are performed by a trained and certified Physiotherapist. The patient typically lays down on their back or stomach, depending on the area being treated.
During the treatment, small needles are inserted into various pressure points in the affected area. The purpose of the needles is to help decrease sensitivity in nearby nerves to alleviate pain. Treatments also help release tension to help you feel more relaxed.
The exact number of sessions you need depends on your specific condition, its severity and your personal response to the treatment. For acute cases, patients may see improvement in a few sessions. Chronic conditions, on the other hand, may take longer to heal.
Acupuncture treatments may be covered by health benefits plans, WSIB, and auto insurance when combined as part of an overall treatment plan that includes physiotherapy, massage therapy and other forms of treatments.
To learn more about acupuncture treatment in Brampton, how acupuncture could benefit you, or to schedule an acupuncture consultation, please feel free to call Physiotherapy First at 905-796-6662 today!
We look forward to speaking with you, answering any questions you may have about acupuncture, and discussing your health benefits plan coverage while helping to reduce your pain, stress, or discomfort to feel better faster.
Acupuncture is a Traditional Chinese Medicine practice that balances “Qi” (energy) flow along meridians in the body to treat various conditions. Needles are placed on specific points throughout the body.
Dry needling is a modern Western technique where a practitioner, like a physiotherapist, inserts needles directly into muscular trigger points (knots). It relieves musculoskeletal pain and improves function.
Though the risks are low, it is better to talk to your healthcare provider first. Acupuncture may not be a feasible treatment option for people with a pacemaker, who have a bleeding disorder or are pregnant. We have licensed acupuncturists with years of experience in this field to help you make wise decisions for better health and well-being.
Acupuncture treatments are extremely safe and effective when administered by a trained and certified Physiotherapist at Physiotherapy First. We use sterile needles for each treatment. At the end of the treatment, the needles are safely discarded and never used again.
Most people do not experience any adverse or serious side effects from acupuncture treatments. Some patients may experience slight bleeding at the insertion point of the needle that lasts a few seconds. Other people may experience slight bruising several hours or the next day after treatment.
If you are pregnant or a hemophiliac, acupuncture treatments require extra precautions. Your Physiotherapist will discuss these with you to determine whether acupuncture is right for you.
Yes, acupuncture can be used by itself, or as part of a physiotherapy treatment plan depending on your specific needs and objectives. For example, acupuncture can be used with other treatments such as massage therapy and physiotherapy for a complete care plan.
Even though needles are used for acupuncture, they are very tiny. Most patients do not experience any pain. Some patients report experiencing only slight discomfort as the needle is inserted. This discomfort can be slight tingling, warmth, pressure, or very dull and mild ache.
Many patients report that after the needles are inserted, they feel a sense of calm and relaxation. Some patients even fall soundly asleep during their treatments.
How long it takes acupuncture to start working varies from patient to patient. Some of our patients report immediate relief of their pain and discomfort after their first treatment. Other patients report feeling very relaxed afterward.
Typically, most people will see some improvement and changes after about four to eight treatment sessions. In exceedingly rare cases, a few patients may require additional intervention. Each patient is treated on an individual case basis.
