Acupuncture and needling are utilized to treat musculoskeletal pain and improve function. The process involves inserting smaller needles into the muscular tissue or joint capsules in order to decrease muscle tension, reduce pain levels and improve blood flow to the area to facilitate healing. This treatment targets specific areas of myofascial and neuromuscular dysfunction in order to alleviate pain and restore proper function. 

 

Unlike Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture which is based on the flow of energy in meridians of the body, Dr. Briant is trained in acupuncture and needling aligning Western Medical Acupuncture philosophy with scientific evidence and condition specific protocols. This is to provide you with the most evidence based practices to neuromodulate pain signals and effect local tissue responses for pain relief. Acupuncture and needling can be an extremely effective adjunctive therapy to aid in your recovery. In reality, you will likely need some ongoing education and rehabilitative exercise to address the underlying issues causing your muscle tension and chronic pain lover the long term.