Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a technique in which fine needles are placed in the skin at chosen points. It began in traditional Chinese medicine and has been in use in some form for at least 2,500 years. In the U.S., it is most commonly used for pain, such as back, joint or neck pain. At Broadway Chiropractic and Wellness, at 1410 Broadway in Midtown Manhattan, acupuncture is offered on its own or alongside chiropractic care.
Who you'll see
Acupuncture is with Yong Shuang (Sandy) Cai, an acupuncturist.
What a session involves
- Intake. You'll talk about where you have pain or symptoms, your health history and medications.
- Plan. Sandy explains which points she suggests and how many sessions to try.
Conditions commonly seen
- Low back pain and neck pain
- Headaches
- Knee pain from osteoarthritis
- Fibromyalgia and muscle pain
- Seasonal allergies, alongside your physician's care
What the research says
NCCIH, part of the NIH, says research shows acupuncture may help with several pain conditions, including back or neck pain and knee pain from osteoarthritis. It reports evidence that acupuncture may ease seasonal allergy symptoms.
How acupuncture may work
NCCIH says how acupuncture works is not fully understood. There's evidence it may have effects on the nervous system and other body tissues, as well as nonspecific (placebo) effects.
Acupuncture with chiropractic care
Some patients combine acupuncture with chiropractic care with Dr. Jeffrey Klein, DC, or with massage therapy. Your plan can include one or several.
Safety
NCCIH says relatively few complications have been reported. Problems have come from nonsterile needles and improper technique, which can cause serious effects such as infections. NCCIH notes that the FDA regulates acupuncture needles as medical devices and requires them to be sterile and labeled for single use only. MedlinePlus advises contacting a provider right away for back pain with numbness, loss of movement, weakness, or bowel or bladder changes, and getting medical attention right away for a headache that comes on suddenly and is explosive or violent.
Sources (accessed Nov 3, 2026): NCCIH, Acupuncture: What You Need To Know · MedlinePlus, Low back pain - chronic · MedlinePlus, Headache
Visiting us in Midtown
Broadway Chiropractic and Wellness is at 1410 Broadway, New York, NY 10018, at West 39th Street in Midtown Manhattan's Garment District.
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 10:00 AM–7:00 PM
- Tuesday and Thursday: 8:00 AM–7:00 PM
- Saturday and Sunday: closed
We work with most insurance plans and help you use your benefits. Call (212) 354-2225 or use the contact form to book.
FAQs
How many sessions will I need?
It varies. Sandy will suggest a number of sessions to try, and you'll check in together on whether it's worth continuing.
Does acupuncture hurt?
Tell Sandy if anything feels uncomfortable.
Can I combine acupuncture with chiropractic care?
Yes. You can use both at our office.
Is acupuncture covered by insurance?
We work with most insurance plans and help you use your benefits.
