Safe and Natural Pain Relief

Acupuncture can play a very important role in the reduction or elimination of pain by reducing recovery time and preventing a chronic condition from developing.

Acupuncture effectively treats acute and chronic pain associated with a wide variety of conditions. Studies have shown that acupuncture effectively treats back pain, pain during labor, pain after surgery, as well as many other pain syndromes.

Research has shown that acupuncture causes the body to produce natural steroids and promote the production of natural endorphins. Steroids decrease inflammation, while endorphins are produced by the body to kill pain. Both substances can play an integral part in the breaking up of the pain cycle.

By reducing acute pain, acupuncture may also reduce the chances of chronic pain from occurring. It can help avoid the need for costlier and more invasive surgical procedures. And if pain can be significantly reduced with acupuncture, it also lowers the need for painkillers or other medications that can either cause unwanted side-effects or prolong a patient's condition.

Many styles of acupuncture may help ease pain. Some practitioners may advocate very few needles at particular acupoints on the hand; other practitioners may employ electroacupuncture at several points on the body simultaneously. In general, the longer the pain has been present, the longer it will take for acupuncture to produce a response.

As with any other form of care, however, remember that not all patients will respond to acupuncture. Make sure to discuss the situation thoroughly with your acupuncturist before undergoing treatment for pain (or any other condition).

Acupuncture is safe when performed by a qualified practitioner and may be worth trying to control pain, especially for those who choose not to take or do not tolerate over the counter or prescription pain medications.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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