Acupuncture in Levittown, NY
Acupuncture uses very fine, sterile, single-use needles placed at specific points to ease pain and muscle tension. At Long Island Back & Neck Care it happens in the same office as your chiropractic care, so the two can be planned together.
It helps patients whose pain has not settled with hands-on treatment alone, and those who want a drug-free option for pain that has lasted months. It works well alongside chiropractic adjustments for headaches, neck pain and nerve pain such as sciatica.
- Neck and back pain
- Headaches and migraines
- Sciatica and nerve pain
- Muscle tension and stress
How Acupuncture Helps Relieve Pain
Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Modern research suggests the needles stimulate nerves, muscles and connective tissue, which can calm pain signals, ease muscle tension and improve circulation to the treated area.
Acupuncture at our office is provided by licensed practitioners through Acu-Pro Acupuncture, one of our in-office wellness partners. Because care happens under one roof, your acupuncture and chiropractic plans can support each other.
Who Can Benefit From Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a good fit for patients with chronic back pain, tension headaches, pinched nerves, joint pain from arthritis and the muscle tightness that follows an auto injury. Many patients also find it helps with stress and sleep.
- Pain that has lasted more than a few months
- Patients who prefer to avoid pain medication
- Muscle tension that returns between adjustments
- Headache patterns linked to stress
Combining Acupuncture With Chiropractic Care
Adjustments restore movement to stiff joints, while acupuncture works on muscle tension and pain sensitivity. Combined with massage therapy and corrective exercises, it is often part of our pain management and rehabilitation plans.
Acupuncture FAQs
Do the needles hurt?
Acupuncture needles are far thinner than the needles used for shots. Most people feel a brief pinch or a dull ache at the point and then very little. Many patients relax enough to doze during the session.
What happens during a session?
You rest on a treatment table while the needles stay in place, usually for 20 to 30 minutes. They are then removed and you can go back to your day.
Can I have acupuncture and an adjustment on the same day?
Yes. The two treatments work on different parts of the same problem, and having both under one roof makes them easy to combine.
Are the needles safe and sterile?
Yes. Only sterile, single-use needles are used, and they are discarded after each treatment.
How many acupuncture sessions will I need?
Many patients notice changes within a few sessions. Chronic problems usually need a series of treatments, and your practitioner will recommend a schedule.
Who performs acupuncture at your office?
Acupuncture is provided by Acu-Pro Acupuncture, a licensed in-office partner. Learn more on our wellness partners page.
Is acupuncture good for headaches and migraines?
Many patients with tension headaches and migraines have fewer or milder episodes with regular acupuncture, especially when it is combined with care for the neck and posture.
Schedule Acupuncture in Levittown
We keep evening hours on Tuesday and Thursday and are open Saturday mornings, so treatment does not have to cost you a working day. Request an appointment online or call (516) 579-4949.