Acupuncture Point Injection
Acupuncture Point Injection is here! Keep reading to learn about this exciting modality that is a synergistic combination of both acupuncture and targeted injection therapy.
What Is Acupuncture Point Injection?
In acupuncture point injection therapy (APIT), a small needle is inserted into an acupuncture point, and a medication or therapeutic substance is injected into the point.
The choice of substances can vary and may include vitamins, ultra-high dilution remedies, herbal extracts, saline solution, or low-dose pharmaceutical drugs. The specific substance used depends on the condition being treated and the desired therapeutic effect.
Simply put, APIT utilizes Chinese Medicine's meridian system by stimulating acupuncture points with the injection of small amounts of medicinal/botanical substances therefore obtaining a dual effect of acu-point stimulation and the pharmacological effect of the substance injected.
What Substances Are Injected?
The choice of substances can vary and may include vitamins, ultra-high dilution remedies, herbal extracts, saline solution, or low-dose pharmaceutical drugs.
The specific substance used depends on the condition being treated and the desired therapeutic effect.
At my Scottsdale office, I offer several categories of injections so that we can work together to select the appropriate injection for you and your wellness goals! Injections can be added-on to any service and are also offered as a stand-alone treatment.
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What Happens During an APIT Session?
Your condition is evaluated and therapeutic substances including vitamins, minerals, herbs, and ultra-high dilution remedies are customized for your injection.
A small needle is inserted into an acupuncture point, and your customized therapeutic substance is injected into the point. The injection is typically shallow (acupuncture point depth) and may be administered intradermally, subcutaneously, or intramuscularly (into the muscle layer).
What Conditions Can APIT Treat?
APIT treats many different conditions including:
Chronic pain, headaches/migraines, arthritis, and sports injuries
Nutritional and vitamin deficiencies
Stress, anxiety, and depression
Immune system health including allergies
Women’s health including painful periods and menopause symptoms
Digestive disorders and detoxification
Scar remodeling
Facial cosmetic rejuvenation
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What Are Advantages of APIT?
APIT integrates principles of acupuncture as an energetic medicine with modern injection therapy. APIT been used as part of Chinese Medicine since the 1950’s and combines the benefits of acupuncture with the injected substance into a single treatment. Advantages of APIT include:
A total-body approach to care
Synergistic augmentation combining the mechanism of acupuncture point stimulation and the substance injected
Lasting effect of acu-point stimulation
Delivery of medication to a targeted area
Rapid initial effect and dose reduction compared with other modes of administration
Provides a safe and effective alternative to other types of injection therapies including cortisone shots
How Does APIT Treat Pain?
Many patients have muscle spasms, low back pain, sciatica, disc problems, muscle tension tension discomfort, joint strains/sprains, plantar fasciitis and other pain symptoms due to car accidents, sports injuries, falls, repetitive motion overuse, and fibromyalgia.
By utilizing injections of ultra-high dilution medications into the muscles (trigger point injections) or under the skin (therapeutic subcutaneous injections) there is a rapid reversal of pain (usually within 3 sessions).
AIT is especially useful when massage, chiropractic treatment, physical therapy, and/or prescription drugs have not provided satisfactory results.
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Have questions about which treatment is right for you? Please book a consultation to meet with Dr. Constance at our Scottsdale office and we can discuss your wellness goals with you.
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