Camelback Medical Centers in Phoenix, Naperville and Scottsdale offers Acupuncture treatments that involves the insertion of very thin needles through your skin at strategic points on your body. The goal is to relieve a health condition or symptom, such as pain. The practice comes from traditional Chinese medicine.

A key component of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is most commonly used to treat pain. Increasingly, it is being used for overall wellness, including stress management.

What conditions does acupuncture treat?

Acupuncture can treat many types of health issues. Most often, people use it to relieve chronic (long-term) pain, such as:

• Arthritis
• Back pain, neck pain or muscle pain
• Headaches and migraines
• Knee pain
• Menstrual cramps
• Sports injuries

Other conditions acupuncture may help include:

• Cancer and cancer treatment side effects
• Face pain and other nerve discomfort
• Immune system problems
• Infertility
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Menopause and hot flashes
• Pregnancy discomforts
• Repetitive strain disorders and overuse syndrome

Planning your acupuncture treatment

The typical course of acupuncture includes 10 treatments, but you may start improving after just a couple visits. You don’t have to do anything special to prepare for your appointments.

Before you start your treatment, it’s important to check if acupuncture is covered by your insurance plan.

Come see us at Camelback Medical Centers, for your Free Initial Consultation today! We are happy to take same day appointments and walks-ins at any of our convenient locations in Scottsdale, Phoenix or Naperville.

Schedule your first appointment at Camelback Medical Centers today!