{"id":1311,"date":"2026-10-10T22:51:45","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T22:51:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/preview.integralstaging.com\/pmr\/?page_id=1311"},"modified":"2026-10-10T22:51:45","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T22:51:45","slug":"brewster-ny-acupuncture-therapy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/preview.integralstaging.com\/pmr\/brewster-ny-chiropractor-physical-therapist\/brewster-ny-acupuncture-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Acupuncture in Brewster, NY"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Overuse injuries and muscles that stay knotted no matter how much you stretch can wear you down. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation of NY & CT (PMR) offers acupuncture Brewster NY patients can add to chiropractic care and physical therapy at our Putnam County office, 1620 Brewster Town Center, as one part of a coordinated plan.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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How acupuncture works<\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Acupuncture places hair-thin, solid needles at selected points on the body. Its roots are in traditional Chinese medicine, which describes energy, or qi, moving through channels called meridians. Modern research focuses on how needling stimulates nerves and muscle tissue and may influence the way your nervous system handles pain. The strongest evidence so far is for chronic low back pain, neck pain, knee osteoarthritis and migraine prevention, where it may help some people, though results vary.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/section>\n

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Acupuncture for sports and overuse injuries<\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Running, lifting, swinging a club or playing a long season can irritate tendons and leave muscles tight and sore. The evidence for acupuncture in sports injuries is more limited than for chronic back or neck pain, but some people find it eases pain enough to keep up with the strengthening and mobility work that addresses the cause. At PMR, it\u2019s used alongside rehab, not instead of it.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

That fits the Brewster team, where both chiropractors lean toward sports care: Paul Ciatto, DC, takes a special interest in helping athletes rehabilitate and build strength, and Chris Shay, DC, treats sports-related injuries. Your acupuncture can be planned around sports medicine<\/a> care and physical therapy in Brewster<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/section>\n

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Acupuncture for stress-related muscle tension<\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

When life gets busy, tension often settles into the neck, shoulders and upper back. Acupuncture won\u2019t change what\u2019s causing the stress, but it may ease the muscle tension that comes with it, and research suggests it may help some people with chronic neck pain<\/a>. If ongoing stress is affecting your sleep or daily life, it\u2019s worth talking with your primary care provider as well.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/section>\n

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A typical acupuncture visit in Brewster, NY<\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t