Acupuncture in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Douglas Kellerman, D.C. — chiropractic physician certified by the Florida Board of Chiropractic Medicine to practice acupuncture (Fla. Stat. § 460.403(9)(f)).

Acupuncture is offered at Spine and Joint Center as part of chiropractic care. If you are weighing up whether acupuncture is worth trying, the first step here is an examination and a straight answer about whether it suits your case.

What Acupuncture Is, and How We Use It Here

Acupuncture involves inserting fine, sterile, single-use needles at specific points on the body. In this practice it is used alongside chiropractic treatment rather than instead of it — typically as an additional measure when muscle tension, restricted movement or ongoing discomfort are part of the picture your examination identifies.

Your clinician explains which elements are being recommended, and why, before anything begins. If acupuncture is not part of the plan, we will say so rather than adding a treatment you do not need.

What Patients Ask Us About

Back Pain

Acupuncture is one of several approaches patients ask about for back pain. It is most commonly considered here alongside chiropractic care, because back pain frequently involves joint restriction and muscle guarding that an adjustment and rehabilitation address directly. See chiropractic care for back pain.

Sciatica

Sciatica describes symptoms travelling along the sciatic nerve rather than a condition in itself, so what helps depends on what is causing it. Acupuncture may be discussed as part of a wider plan. See sciatica treatment.

Hip Pain

Hip pain that is muscular or soft-tissue in origin is assessed differently from pain arising in the joint itself. An examination comes first; acupuncture may then be considered alongside treatment for the surrounding musculature. See hip pain management.

Shoulder Pain and Frozen Shoulder

Shoulder complaints often involve both the joint and the muscles that move it. Acupuncture is sometimes incorporated where muscular tension is limiting movement. See shoulder pain management and frozen shoulder treatment.

Stress and Anxiety

Patients sometimes ask about acupuncture for stress and anxiety. This practice is a chiropractic clinic rather than a mental-health service, and we are clear about that boundary: we can discuss acupuncture in the context of musculoskeletal care. See stress and anxiety reduction.

Pregnancy and Postpartum

Acupuncture is asked about during pregnancy and after birth. Any care during pregnancy is planned around your stage and in coordination with your obstetric provider. See postpartum recovery.

What to Expect at Your First Appointment

History and Examination

Your first visit begins with your history and an examination. What you describe, what the examination finds and what you have already tried all shape the plan.

Whether Acupuncture Suits Your Case

The recommendation follows the examination, and declining is a normal outcome. If acupuncture is not the right fit for what you have, we say so and explain what we would suggest instead.

The Session Itself

Fine, sterile, single-use needles are placed at selected points. Tell your clinician about anything that concerns you during the session and they will adjust.

How It Fits With Chiropractic Care

Where acupuncture and an adjustment are both appropriate, your clinician will sequence them and explain the reasoning. Follow-up visits are scheduled according to how you respond.

Frequently Asked Questions About Acupuncture

Does acupuncture hurt?

Needles used in acupuncture are far thinner than those used for injections or blood draws. Tell your clinician about anything that concerns you during the session and they will adjust.

How many sessions will I need?

It depends on what is being treated and how you respond. Your clinician will discuss a plan and review it as treatment progresses rather than committing upfront to a fixed number.

Can I have acupuncture and a chiropractic adjustment in the same visit?

Your clinician decides the order and whether combining them on the same day is appropriate for what is being treated.

Is acupuncture the same as dry needling?

No. Both use fine needles, which is why they are often confused, but they are different techniques with different training and different targets — acupuncture comes from a traditional system, while dry needling targets trigger points in muscle. This practice offers both. See dry needling.

Ask Whether Acupuncture Is Right for You

Call (954) 561-4700 or schedule an appointment and tell us what you have been dealing with. You will get an examination, a straight answer about whether acupuncture is appropriate, and a plan that says what is being treated and why. New patients are welcome.

This page is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.