Animal Acupuncture
Acupuncture has been practiced for thousands of years to help the body to heal itself. Very fine needles inserted into specific points of the body change the signaling pathways to promote pain relief, healing, and immune system stimulation. Dr. Hadlock offers various techniques including dry acupuncture and electroacupuncture. Point selection is based on traditional 5 elements and 8 principle theory.
Acupuncture Treatment
For most animals, the insertion of acupuncture needles is virtually painless and once the needles are in place, there should be no pain. Most animals become very relaxed and may become sleepy.
Acupuncture can be used as a standalone treatment, but is most often used in conjunction with other treatment modalities such as tui na, chiropractic, and medicine.
Conditions that Benefit from Acupuncture
Dr. Hadlock performs acupuncture on small animals and equine. Some of the general conditions that respond well to acupuncture are:
Pain
Arthritis
Allergies
Diarrhea and vomiting
Seizures
Certain types of paralysis or traumatic nerve injury
Cancer
Metabolic concerns
Kidney and Liver Disease
Skin problems
And many more...