Acupuncture
Restore Balance, Relieve Pain & Support Whole-Body Healing
Currently Only Available At Our Shelby Location
What Is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a holistic healing method that has been practiced for thousands of years and continues to be supported by modern research. Originating in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), acupuncture is based on the concept that the body functions best when its internal energy—often referred to as Qi—flows freely and in balance. When that flow is disrupted by stress, injury, poor posture, inflammation, or chronic illness, the body begins to show symptoms such as pain, fatigue, or dysfunction in various systems.
During an acupuncture session, extremely thin, sterile needles are placed at precise points on the body. These points are selected not only for symptom relief but also to help guide your body back toward balance. From a modern biomedical perspective, acupuncture stimulates nerves, increases circulation, releases natural pain-relieving chemicals, and reduces inflammatory responses. Many patients describe feeling deeply relaxed during treatment, and over time, they notice improvements in pain levels, mood, sleep quality, digestion, and overall well-being.
At Carolina Chiropractic Plus, our goal is to blend these time-tested healing principles with today’s evidence-based approach. Each session is designed to support your specific concerns while also enhancing your body’s natural ability to heal.
Acupuncture Treats:
Pain & Musculoskeletal Conditions
- Neck and shoulder pain
- Low back pain and sciatica
- Joint pain and arthritis
- Headaches and migraines
- Muscle tightness and chronic tension
Stress, Mood & Neurological Support
- Anxiety and emotional stress
- Sleep disturbances
- Tension headaches
- Nerve irritation
- General fatigue and overwhelm
Digestive, Hormonal & Immune Support
- Nausea
- IBS and digestive discomfort
- Menstrual discomfort
- Hormonal imbalance symptoms
- Immune system challenges
Sports Injury Recovery & Mobility
- Muscle strains
- Tendon irritation
- Overuse injuries
- Reduced flexibility or mobility
Acupuncture works by promoting circulation, calming the nervous system, and supporting the body’s natural healing mechanisms. Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, stress-related symptoms, injury recovery, or systemic concerns, acupuncture offers a gentle, effective way to restore balance and improve overall wellness. By addressing both the symptoms and the underlying imbalances that contribute to them, acupuncture helps patients feel better, move more easily, and function at a higher level.
How Acupuncture Works With Chiropractic Care and Our Other Treatments
Acupuncture and chiropractic care work exceptionally well together because they address two essential components of health: the balance of the nervous system and the optimal alignment and mobility of the musculoskeletal system. Chiropractic adjustments help improve joint movement, restore alignment, and reduce nerve interference. Acupuncture complements this by calming overactive nerves, relaxing tight muscles that may resist adjustment, and supporting deeper systemic healing.
When used together, many patients experience quicker symptom relief, improved mobility, and longer-lasting results. Acupuncture can prepare the body to respond more effectively to chiropractic adjustments by reducing muscle guarding and increasing circulation to affected areas. After an adjustment, acupuncture can help stabilize the improvements by encouraging relaxation, decreasing inflammation, and supporting the body’s natural recovery mechanisms.
Beyond chiropractic care, acupuncture integrates smoothly with many of our other therapies at Carolina Chiropractic Plus. Whether combined with physical rehabilitation to improve muscle function, nutritional and functional medicine to support internal healing, or modalities like PEMF, shockwave, or laser therapy to enhance tissue repair, acupuncture acts as a unifying therapy that ties together the body’s structural, neurological, and energetic systems. This whole-body synergy is what allows patients to feel better, heal faster, and maintain their results more consistently.
Ready To Learn How Acupuncture Can Help You?
If you are experiencing chronic pain, Acupuncture may be the solution you need.
Our skilled pracitioners are here to help you achieve lasting relief and improved function.