Pain Relief Through Acupuncture
Americans feel the pain. Nearly one in three American adults suffer chronic pain and nearly 20% of Europeans have indicated that they have suffered from mild to severe chronic pain. The three most common forms of pain are low back pain (29%), neck pain (16%), and severe headache or migraine pain (15%). As our country continues to fight the opioid crisis, more and more Americans are turning toward acupuncture. Growing research is suggesting that this ancient form of alternative medicine is becoming more acceptable and popular, as people consider it a practical, feasible treatment for many conditions. With the ongoing awareness, many people ask themselves, “Is Acupuncture right for me?”
How Does It Work?
There is still a lot of mystery to this age-old form of pain relief. It has been said that acupuncture seeks to restore the flow of positive energy throughout your body. While researchers has been studying the mechanism of how acupuncture works for over 60-years, there is still a lot left to learn about its process and the human body.
What we know is that the needle stimulates a nerve, sending a signal to the brain to release beta-endorphins, triggering a healing reaction, responding to pain, trauma, and other forms of stress. Beta-endorphins are chemicals that work as the body’s own pain managers, lowering pain thresholds.
How does Acupuncture help with headaches?
Acupuncture looks at the zones of your body, dividing your body into a series of zones and pressure points. The acupuncturist looks for different pressure points, inserting needles into these points, depending on your symptoms. The process of needle insertion does not cause any pain, as the diameter of each needle is only about the size of a human hair. This circulation system stimulation is why supporters of acupuncture claim that this alternative medicine relieves migraines and tension headaches.
Risks
The risks of acupuncture are relatively low, especially if you have a certified practitioner, like our entire staff of acupuncturists at Natural Therapy Wellness Center. Common side effects include a general soreness and bruising in the locations of needle insertion. Disposable, single-use needles are now standard, minimizing the risk of infection.
At Natural Therapy Wellness Center, it is our intention to provide our guests with professional and therapeutic services in a relaxing and friendly environment; we will tailor each treatment to our client’s individual needs. It's time to start taking care of you! At Natural Therapy Wellness Center , we're here to help. Contact us at (815) 385-8190 or visit us online to schedule an appointment!
Sources:
https://www.practicalpainmanagement.com/patient/treatments/alternative/role-acupuncture-treating-chronic-pain
https://www.evidencebasedacupuncture.org/present-research/pain-2/
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