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Division Chiropractic

Wicker Park, Chicago

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What is Acupuncture?

AcupunctureTraditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a 2000 year-old healing practice in which the body is seen as a delicate balance of two opposing and inseparable forces: yin and yang. Yin represents the cold, slow, or passive principle, while yang represents the hot, excited, or active principle. Disease is due to an internal imbalance of yin and yang that leads to blockage in the flow of qi vital energy called Qi (“chee”) along pathways known as meridians. Acupuncture not only treats symptoms, but the root cause of illness as well. Chinese medicine can work in conjunction with or be an alternative to Western medicine.

How does acupuncture work?

In a healthy body, blood and Qi, flow freely like a river through the body’s landscape via meridians. The meridian system is like a highly complex electrical circuit. Acupuncture points lying along the meridians are epicenters where the body’s Qi (electricity) gathers. Metal needles inserted into these points act as conductors to move, tonify and drain Qi, returning the body to a state of health.

From a Western scientific perspective, acupuncture primarily produces its effects through regulating the nervous system which aids the activity of pain-killing biochemicals such as endorphins and immune system cells at specific sites in the body. In addition, studies have shown that acupuncture may alter brain chemistry by changing the release of neurotransmitters and neurohormones. These affect the parts of the central nervous system related to sensation and involuntary body functions, such as immune reactions and processes that regulate blood pressure, blood flow, and body temperature.

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Who would benefit from acupuncture?

Although acupuncture is touted for its effects on chronic and acute pain, it actually treats a wide array of ailments including: acne, addiction, allergies, asthma, anxiety, depression, common cold, diabetes, diarrhea, gastro-intestinal issues, fatigue, fibromyalgia, headaches, heartburn, infertility, insomnia, menopause, menstrual cramps, post-surgery, sinusitis, skin disorders, smoking cessation, stress and weight control.

Insurance companies in the Midwest are increasingly covering acupuncture. We would be happy to check your benefits for you. You can use a Health Savings Account/Flex Spending dollars toward your acupuncture treatments. Discounted treatment packages are also available.

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our practice

Welcome to Division Chiropractic, a wellness center with a dedicated and compassionate focus on integrative and holistic approaches to healing. We are a Black, Indigenous, woman owned small business and take pride in our community. Every patient’s wellness journey is as unique as the treatments we provide. We offer comprehensive care through our synergistic services that enhance and accelerate the healing process. Our personable yet professional group of practitioners consider the body as a whole. We are seeking the root causes of health issues rather than simply treating symptoms. By taking the time to actively listen and staying in close contact during the healing process, our carefully crafted individualized treatment plans ultimately empower patients to fully invest in their own health outside of our office.

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1630 W Division St.
Chicago, IL 60622
773-276-2801
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Monday-Thursday: 8am-9pm
Friday: 8am-6pm
Saturday: 8am-4pm
Sunday: 8am-4pm

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