Acupuncture for Mental Health
With the pace of life today—and the constant stream of uncertainty, deadlines, and daily demands—it’s no surprise that so many people are feeling overwhelmed. Whether you're navigating high levels of stress, experiencing anxiety, or simply feeling mentally exhausted, acupuncture may offer a powerful tool to help support your emotional and mental well-being.
At Superior Spine Care, we offer acupuncture as a complementary therapy that works alongside traditional approaches to promote balance in both the body and the mind.
How Acupuncture Supports Mental Health and Reduces Stress
While many people associate acupuncture with physical pain relief, it also has powerful benefits for mental and emotional health. Acupuncture helps regulate the body’s systems and promotes a more balanced stress response. Research suggests that acupuncture may:
- Stimulate the release of feel-good hormones, like endorphins and serotonin
- Reduce stress hormones such as cortisol
- Calm the nervous system, shifting you out of "fight or flight" mode
- Support improved sleep and mental clarity
- Help the brain shift out of overactive or “analytical” patterns
- Increase resilience to stress and pain over time
These effects can be especially helpful for individuals dealing with chronic stress, mild to moderate anxiety, emotional burnout, or difficulty relaxing.
What the Research Says About Acupuncture and Mental Health
Some studies show that acupuncture is particularly beneficial for people with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and high stress levels. While results may vary and more research is needed, many patients report feeling calmer and more grounded after even a few sessions.
It’s important to note that acupuncture isn’t a replacement for medications or talk therapy, but it can be a powerful addition to your wellness plan—especially if you're looking for a more holistic approach to managing stress and supporting emotional health.
An Integrative, Whole-Person Approach
At Superior Spine Care, we view acupuncture as part of a whole-person model of care. This means we work to support your physical, mental, and emotional well-being—without relying on a one-size-fits-all solution. Our acupuncture sessions are customized to your unique needs and designed to help restore your body’s natural balance.
Disclaimer: Acupuncture is not a substitute for conventional medical diagnosis and treatment. It is a complementary therapy that works best when integrated with other forms of medical care to support overall wellness.
To schedule your acupuncture evaluation with Dr. Chester Dickerson, call 440-716-8400 today.
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HEALTH SERVICES AT SUPERIOR SPINE CARE:
CHIROPRACTIC
As a Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Neil Wensink has years of training and experience in spinal adjustments and manipulation and provides advanced spinal correction combining state of the art chiropractic techniques with traditional tried and true methods. Never in the history of chiropractic have we been able to provide the level of help and expertise that now exists. These newer correction methods are more effective and more comfortable than ever before.
MASSAGE THERAPY
Massage therapy aids in patients’ rehabilitation by focusing on manipulating and realigning the deepest layer of muscles and connective tissue. It is the most beneficial therapy to release chronic muscle spasms. At Superior Spine Care we provide specific massage and muscular therapy tailored to meet the patient’s condition and injury. The benefits of massage therapy include increased blood circulation, reduced swelling, relaxed muscles and pain relief.
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Physical Therapy is the treatment or management of physical disability, movement, malfunction, or pain, without the use of medicine or surgery. With many years of experience and continuing education, Chrissy employs a variety of different physical therapy modalities to personalize your treatment program with a specialty in using Myofascial Release Technique to help alleviate acute and chronic pain.
ACUPUNCTURE
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese-based approach to treating a variety of health conditions. It works by triggering different points on the skin with small, one-time use, stainless steel micro-filament needles. It is based on the idea that a blockage, or disturbance, in the body’s flow of Qi (pronounced as “chee”) can cause heath issues. Dr. Chester Dickerson, Superior Spine Care’s Licensed Acupuncturist, Therapist, inserts thin needles at specific points to help with pain relief and restore proper energy flow.
