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REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
Ancient Therapies
Meet New Technology
Acupuncture Dry Needling
Used in Eastern medicine since A Western concept based on anatomy
approximately 100 b.c. and physiology.
Needles are inserted into neural Needles are inserted into the muscles
pathways to affect the entire body’s and connective tissues of a localized
electrical currents. area.
R ehabilitation Hospital, Navicent Increases the body’s production of Stimulates the muscles and connective
Health (RHNH) provides a opiates, natural pain relieving hormones. tissues to decrease pain and improve
holistic approach to patient Addresses conditions including function and mobility.
musculoskeletal pain, muscle spasms, Addresses conditions including
care, combining the latest inflammation, arthritis, even anxiety and musculoskeletal pain, muscle spasms,
weight. tight muscles, tendonitis and plantar
technologies with ancient therapies in order fasciitis.
to ensure optimal results for each patient.
Two alternative therapies utilized at RHNH
include acupuncture and dry needling.
“People want to avoid using drugs and having surgery. The use of energy medicine is really starting to grow. There is a lot more research, and
people have found it beneficial,” says Dr. Shantel King-Whitby, a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation with RHNH.
Clinicians at RHNH utilize acupuncture and a similar therapy known as dry needling to assist those with musculoskeletal pain. While both
therapies use the insertion of needles to assist patients with pain management, there are some differences. Both therapies reduce a patient’s
chronic pain, often allowing the patient to decrease the use of medication or avoid surgery, and often lead to better sleep and overall feeling
of wellness.
“People who aren’t familiar with it think needles are going to be painful, but the truth is, the needles are so much smaller than needles your
doctor uses. There is usually no discomfort. I think if you’re looking for alternatives to medication, it’s something you should consider,” says
Dr. King-Whitby.
For more details, please contact Rehabilitation Hospital, Navicent Health at 478-201-6500.
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