Acupuncture Injection Therapy (AIT) in Greenville, SC
What Acupuncture Injection Therapy Is
Acupuncture Injection Therapy is a modern way to use needles and gentle injections to help with pain. This method took shape over thousands of years, starting in ancient China around 3000 years ago. Chinese doctors noticed that specific points on the body helped with pain when they pressed or put needles there. Over many years, they mapped out these points and learned which ones helped different problems.pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih+1
Traditional acupuncture used only needles. AIT uses those same proven points but adds safe injections of things like vitamin B12, dextrose (sugar water), mild numbing medicine, or natural formulas. This combination can help more than needles alone in some cases. The substances are picked based on what your body needs—B12 helps nerves work better, dextrose helps tissues heal, and natural formulas reduce pain and swelling.
How AIT Works and What to Expect
At Acupuncture Injection Greenville on Wade Hampton Blvd, Dr. Hendry has been using these methods for 16 years in the Greenville area. He looks at where your pain is and picks the right points and solutions for your case. The injections go into very specific spots that connect to your pain through nerve and tissue pathways.
Most people ask if it hurts. The needles are very small, and the injections are brief. You might feel a small pinch or pressure, but it does not last long. After treatment, most return to their regular day without needing to rest. Some notice changes right away, while others see improvement over a few days or weeks.
Conditions AIT Helps
AIT is used for neck and back pain, TMJ (jaw problems), headaches, migraines, sciatica (leg pain from back problems), nerve pain, and tension from posture or stress. People also use it for ongoing pain that has not gotten better with other treatments. Dr. Hendry often combines AIT with other methods at the clinic—like Prolotherapy for weak joints, Neural Therapy for nerve problems, or Trigger Point Injection Therapy for tight muscles—when one approach alone is not enough.
Moving Forward with Treatment
Most people need more than one visit. Dr. Hendry talks with you about what to expect and how many treatments might help your case. Some feel better after a few sessions, while others with long-term pain may need more visits. The goal is always real improvement, not just covering up symptoms for a short time.
Common Questions About AIT
People often say they worry about injections or wonder if this is safe. AIT has been used safely for many years. The substances are natural or very low doses of medicine. Side effects are rare and mild—usually just slight soreness at the injection spot that goes away quickly.
Others ask how this differs from regular acupuncture. Traditional acupuncture uses only needles to help with pain and healing. AIT adds gentle injections to boost the effect. Both work on the same body points that have been proven over centuries, but AIT may help faster or work better for stubborn problems.
Some wonder if their insurance covers this. Coverage varies, so it is best to check with your insurance company or our office. Many find the cost worthwhile because it helps them avoid ongoing medicine or more expensive treatments later.
If you live in Greenville and want to try AIT for your pain or tension, the team at our Wade Hampton office can answer your questions and help you decide if this approach fits your needs. AIT offers a safe, proven way to address pain that goes beyond just covering symptoms.
