Tokyo Nihombashi Acupuncture office

Acupuncture office in the heart of Tokyo

※Credit cards cannot be used in our office.

Address: 3-1-4 Nihombashi, Nihombashi-sakura-bldg. 8th floor, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Our office is located in TAKEYACHI clinic specialized in chiropractic treatment.

1. Acupuncture needles are thinner than a human hair(usually 0.12-0.2mm),so insertion of the needles is usually painless.

You may feel a slight sensation when the needle is inserted, like a pinch or plucking a hair.

Once the needles are placed, patients report a variety of sensations, including tingling, deep pressure, achiness, heaviness, and sometimes nothing at all.

These sensations that accompany needling are called “hibiki” in Japanese.

The clinical efficacy does not depend on the intensity or type of “hibiki” .

If you feel any pain or discomfort, let your acupuncturist know and he will make the necessary adjustments.

1. Acupuncture has been practiced in Japan since it was introduced from China in the 6^th century. While many of the principles of traditional Chinese acupuncture have been applied in Japan, different techniques have been developed.

There is a tendency to emphasize the importance of palpation and mild stimulation in Japanese acupuncture styles. Japanese acupuncturists use very thin needles and guide tubes called “shinkan” to help make insertions painless, so patients often feel no needle sensation throughout the entire treatment. Most people find Japanese acupuncture very relaxing.

The gentleness of Japanese acupuncture treatment is based on the thought of “Shinto” which is the Japanese state religion. Actually “Shinto” is not a religion but a thought respecting for others or something.

1. Acupuncture and moxibustion are widely known to treat musculoskeletal problems effectively, including neck, shoulder, lower back and knee pain. On the other hand, they have also been used to treat many other conditions, including those that involve internal and mental functions.

Lectures on Oriental medicine were recently added to the curriculum of medical schools in Japan, so physicians and patients began to understand the potential of Oriental medicine.

Diseases and disorders that are commonly treated with acupuncture and moxibustion include:

Neurology

Neuralgia, Autonomic imbalance, Headache, Migraines, Sciatica

Cardiology

High or Low blood pressure

Musculoskeletal

Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis,

Respiratory

Asthma, Bronchitis, Common cold

Gastrointestinal

Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Nausea, Hyperacidity, Indigestion

Gynecology

Infertility, Menopausal symptoms, Premenstrual symptoms, Irregular period, Period pain

Ear, Nose and throat

Sinusitis, Tonsillitis, Sinus infection, Tinnitus (Ear ringing)

Eye disorder

Eye strain

Pediatric

Night terrors, Colic, Bed-wetting

Psychiatry

Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Neurosis

Others

Postoperative pain, Toothache, Addiction control, Athletic performance, Stress, Chronic fatigue

Acupuncture and moxibustion can help many other symptoms that are not limited here.

Please ask your acupuncturist about anything in particular you are concerned with.

1. Traditional Japanese and Chinese medicine describe acupuncture as a method of balancing the flow of what is called “ki” in Japanese(“qi” in Chinese), which is often defined as a kind of energy or life-force(“innate intelligence” in Chiropractic) that flows throughout the body.

The pathways of the flow is known as “keiraku”,or “meridians.

“Keiraku” run in regular patterns throughout the body to energize and nourish the tissues and organs.

Stimulating specific points, called “tsubo”, along the “keiraku” rebalances the flow of “ki”.

Illness is said to be the consequences of an imbalance of “ki”. The improved energy flow from acupuncture stimulation enhances natural healing abilities the body and promotes physical and emotional well-being.

Researchers have found that when the body is stimulated with acupuncture, morphine-like substances called endogenous opioids are released into the central nervous system.

This reduces the perception of pain and blocks pain signals from being sent to the brain.

Acupuncture also activates the nervous system to improve blood flow and to eliminate the chemicals that cause pain and fatigue, as well as other internal waste products. The autonomic nervous system is also stimulated by acupuncture, regulating the digestive and cardiovascular functions and restoring health.

There is ongoing research into the effects of acupuncture on the immune system, endocrine system and anti-aging mechanisms.

1. When practiced by a Licensed and trained acupuncturist, the treatment is extremely safe.

In Japan, acupuncturists are licensed by the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare after graduating from an accredited technical school or college and passing the national examination.

No other health care providers except medical doctors are legally allowed to practice acupuncture and moxibustion in Japan.

Only sterile and disposable needles are used in our acupuncture office so there is no risk of infection.

1. There are very few side effects of acupuncture treatment. However, a small number of patients experience drowsiness after treatment. Other side effects of acupuncture include fatigue, soreness, bruising at the insertion site and lightheadedness.

A small number of patients will find that their symptoms worse after the initial treatment, but it is often followed quickly by improvement.