By Dr. Hoseon Song, DC Lead Chiropractor at Song Family Chiropractic | Graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic
Acupuncture is one of the most requested treatments at Song Family Chiropractic, but many patients aren’t sure what it actually does — or why we often recommend it alongside chiropractic adjustments.
How Acupuncture Works
Acupuncture involves inserting very thin needles into specific points on the body to stimulate the nervous system, reduce inflammation, and encourage blood flow to injured or tense areas. For most patients, the sensation is a mild pressure or tingling — not sharp pain.
Unlike a chiropractic adjustment, which corrects joint alignment, acupuncture works on the nervous system and soft tissue level. It can calm an overactive pain response and help muscles that have been in a state of chronic tension finally relax.
Conditions Acupuncture Can Help With:
Chronic neck and shoulder tension
Headaches and migraines
Lower back pain
Sports injuries and muscle strains
Stress-related tension throughout the body
Why We Combine Acupuncture With Chiropractic Care
Many patients come to us with pain that has both a structural cause (a misaligned joint) and a muscular cause (chronically tight, guarded muscles around that joint). Treating only one side of that equation often means the pain returns.
That’s why, for many patients, Dr. Song will recommend acupuncture as part of a broader treatment plan — using chiropractic adjustments to correct alignment, and acupuncture to calm the surrounding muscles and nervous system so the correction holds longer.
Not sure if acupuncture is right for you? Our team will assess your condition during your first visit and build a treatment plan tailored to what your body actually needs — not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Book your appointment today and let us help you find lasting relief.
Author: Dr. Hoseon Song, DC
Lead Chiropractor and Founder of Song Family Chiropractic. Dr. Song earned his Doctor of Chiropractic from the Palmer College of Chiropractic. With over 25 years of clinical experience, he specializes in providing personalized chiropractic treatment for spinal health, disc management, and ICBC auto accident recovery in Langley, BC.
