Have you ever wondered what does a chiropractor do that is different from an acupuncturist? Have you been thinking about whether a trip to an acupuncturist might be able to help with a sciatic nerve or a slipped disc? Here are a few important facts that might be able to answer a few of your questions.

According to the American Chiropractic Association, experts estimated that 80 percent of the population will experience back pain at some point throughout their lifetime.

According to the American Chiropractic Association, back pain is the second most popular reason for doctors visits in
the United States, after upper respiratory infections.

The American Chiropractic Association recommends maintaining a healthy diet and weight to avoid back problems.

The American Chiropractic Association recommends maintaining proper posture to avoid back pain.

According to IBIS World research, the chiropractic industry employs an estimated 155,332 people in the United States.

Originally acupuncture needles were not made of stainless steel but of stone, bamboo, and bone.

Studies have shown that acupuncture points have significantly more electrical conductivity than areas of skin without acupuncture points.

Acupuncture can increase the success rate of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) up to 65 percent.

The word acupuncture comes from the Latin acus, “needle” and pungere, “to prick.”

The U.S. FDA classified acupuncture needles as medical instrument and assured their safety and effectiveness. As long as you visit an office that has been certified, you will not have to worry about the safety of effectiveness of the procedure.

Acupuncture needles are single use, sterilized and pre-packaged.

Acupuncture is over 5,000 years old and is one of the oldest practicing forms of medicine known to date.

When performed by a properly trained and licensed practitioner, acupuncture is safe and effective, free from negative side effects.

Even though a needle is being inserted into the skin, acupuncture is virtually painless. The main reason for this is because of the fact that acupuncture needles are a lot smaller than standard hypodermic needles, and they do not draw blood and are not hollow. These are the main factors that make it possible for people to not experience pain when undergoing the procedure.

Acupuncturists feel your pulse and look at your tongue to gain a better understanding of what is going on inside the body. Though there is a lot of arguments about whether acupuncture works as well as some people seem to claim, there have been studies that have supported both sides. The real decision is up to you in the end.