What is acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a vital part of Chinese medicine, the oldest system of health care know. It regulates the body's ability to heal through the stimulation of different sites on the body with a very fine needle. The results include specific and measureable chemical, electrical and functional changes. For the patient, that response produces decreasing symptoms that last for increasingly longer amounts of time.
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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.
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.
This is my second experience with acupuncture and it appears to be working well for tendonitis in my elbow thanks to you. I am very excited to be pain free and have a life again.
J.D. - Lugoff, 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.
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.
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.
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.
When I experienced back pain from muscle spasms, I tried lots of treatments including traditional medicine, chiropractic, massage and deep-tissue realignment. Finally someone suggested acupuncture, and it work where none of the above did. I've...
C.B. - Columbia, S.C.
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.
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 have suffered with chronic migraine headaches for years. I have tried everything and nothing seemed to help. Acupuncture has decreased the number and severity of my headaches
L.F. - Jonesville, S.C.
I smoked two packs a day for over 30 years and have tried all types of ways to quit. Your treatment was the easiest of them all and so far is working to the point that I have stopped the longest in my life. I like the way you explained the...
Edward - Columbia, S.C.