Acupuncture does not block pain. It relieves it. This explains why it usually takes a few visits for the results to manifest.
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This was fantastic! Thank you. Your showed me how to get well. You were honest with me and encouraged me to engage in the process of finding my health again. Thanks, thanks, thanks. G.T. - Spartanburg, S.C.
I came to the Acupuncture Clinic after exhausting all other methods of medications and physical therapy for a closed head injury and dislocated jaw. After major surgery on my TMJ joint and jaw, I lived two years without being able to open my mouth... S.P. - Augusta, G.A.
Before I went to The Acupuncture Clinic I had been to almost every specialist in the world and found no relief. These specialists took thousands of dollars and would either say that they couldn't do anything or my predicament was imaginary. My... Jennifer - Columbia, S.C.
How did you do that? I hardly felt a thing during the treatment and now I hardly feel my pain. This is only the third treatment and it is better than it has been in four years. L.S.C. - Camden, S.C.
Approximately 12 years ago, my family physician suggested that I visit Dr. Bill Skelton to see if he could relieve my headaches and treat allergy and sinus problems. Dr. Skelton's treatments were effective; however, I do continue on a... A.M. - Chapin, S.C.
This did not hurt a bit. As a matter of fact it felt great, soothing and relaxing. I slept during the treatment and really feel much better, with less pain and easier movement. I was skeptical and worried about the treatment hurting me. I am... Ray C. - Lexington, S.C.
My Spinal Osteoarthritis has been helped considerably since acupuncture treatments. My hip pain has gone from 12½ to ½ on a 1 to 10 scale. Someday I will be completely pain free. I should have started acupuncture treatments sooner. D.S. - Columbia, S.C.
I have been a patient of Dr. Skelton for almost 15 years. I have had neck and shoulder pain for years. Acupuncture controls this pain. Fifteen years ago I was told that surgery was the only alternative, but guess what, I still haven't had... E.E. - Murrells Inlet, S.C.
The Acupuncture Clinic was recommended to help reduce chronic pain and muscle spasms and to try and reduce the amount of pain medications I was taking. I still have good days and bad days, but I know that without acupuncture I would not have... A.J. - Columbia, S.C.
After suffering with intense back pain for almost a year, I decided to try acupuncture at the suggestion of a friend. My very first visit provided amazing relief. The day after my first treatment was the first time in eight months that I could put... C.A. - Spartanburg, S.C.
I cannot speak too highly of Bill Skelton's medical professionalism and innovative medical practice. Modern acupuncture as it is practiced by Dr. Skelton has the highest standards of diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of the results. T.B. - Columbia, S.C.
I have had chronic neck and back pain for 20 years. Treatment has consisted of various options including chiropractic care, orthopedic care and physical therapy. I have used pain medications as well as muscle relaxants. My chiropractor sent me... S.D. - Columbia, S.C.