Does Acupuncture Hurt?
Highly skilled acupuncturists, like the ones practicing at Acupuncture Pain Management, have had years of experience and are trained in various needle insertion techniques that will make the procedure virtually imperceptible. When the needles are inserted you may feel a prick as they pierce the skin, or you may feel nothing at all. Once the needles are in, you may notice a dull ache or tingling sensation, feel relaxed or sleepy. You are then left to relax with the needles for about twenty minutes.
Why Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a safe, natural way to treat pain and other symptoms caused by chronic illnesses and various types of injuries. Acupuncture is less invasive than other forms of treatment, even though needles are used, no medicine is injected in to the body. Acupuncture helps the body heal itself. Acupuncture does not interfere with other medical treatments you may be receiving. In fact, acupuncture may actually maximize the benefits of other forms of care, such as physical therapy or chiropractic treatments.
Acupuncture is a highly effective form of maintenance care that can help dispel flare-ups of inflammation and pain. It is also a great form of preventative care because it promotes relaxation and helps the body maintain its natural balance. In short, whether you are looking to maintain your health or find a new way to speed your recovery, acupuncture is an excellent first step to take toward health and well-being.
How Many Treatments Are Needed?
Being a human being means—no matter where we come from or what we believe—that we all have a great number of things in common. We all have a body that is vulnerable to inclement weather and serious injury and illness. We all depend on adequate nourishment and proper shelter in order to thrive. All of us have emotions that can be affected by different factors, and we all have the capacity to feel affection and love. And yet, with so many things in common, the truth is that we all are vastly different. We have different likes and dislikes, and we respond to things in different ways. Despite everything we have in common, every person in the world is in some way unique and that uniqueness is expressed in different ways.
This same principle applies to medical treatment. Although there are certain things that work for everyone (like aspirin as a pain killer), some things work better for some and not so well for others (some people still feel pain after taking aspirin, and others cannot take it at all because they are allergic to it). Acupuncture functions in a similar way. Because every person is different, what works extremely well for one person may not have the same effect on someone else. We usually suggest twice a week for the first three weeks, as most patients show improvement within this time frame. Some patients are discharged before the three weeks are completed, and some (usually more chronic conditions) need more time.
You have nothing to lose by giving acupuncture a chance. Acupuncture is safe, even if you find the desired results were not obtained, it will not make your condition worse, at the very least you will find that after each treatment you will feel relaxed and refreshed.
What is Acupuncture?
There are several major theories within Traditional Chinese Medicine that explain how the human body works and provide ways to diagnose and treat illnesses. One of these theories views the human body as a pattern of interconnected energy pathways. The proper flow of energy through these “highways” regulates the different functions of the body. Therefore, proper energy flow is necessary for health and well-being.
Much like what happens in our automobile highways when there is an accident, the disruption or stagnation of this energy flow creates problems. When energy does not flow as it should, pain or illness occurs as a symptom of this energy flow disruption.
How Does Acupuncture Relieve Pain?
Pain is the body’s way of telling us that something is
out of balance within our system. Of course, there is
a degree of discomfort that comes from the wear and
tear of aging, but even when that is the case, when
our bodies are functioning properly, pain should be
virtually absent. Acupuncture relieves pain by helping
restore the body’s ability to repair the imbalances that
cause pain. This is why acupuncture has been
proven to alleviate a number of conditions such as
muscle spasms, inflammation, scars, adhesions,
stress and tension. When the body is able to heal
itself, pain subsides.
Is Acupuncture Safe?
Modern technology and acupuncture’s ancient theories have been combined to provide you with safe, virtually pain-free treatments. To protect your health and that of your acupuncturist, acupuncture needles are only used once and then destroyed at biohazard waste facilities. These fully disposable needles are made of high-grade stainless steel specially engineered for flexibility and smooth insertion. They are often no thicker than a human hair and are so flexible that they can be bent many times before breaking. You can rest assured that acupuncture is a safe treatment that is State-approved and follows strict codes of hygiene.
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This theory also states that there are vital points along the body’s energy pathways that - when stimulated properly - can help regulate energy flow. Acupuncture is a technique developed to stimulate these vital points, thus releasing energy disruptions and regulating the flow of energy throughout the body. By inserting fine needles into key acupuncture points, acupuncturists are able to release the energy obstructions caused by various conditions. When energy flows freely, the body’s natural balance and its ability to heal itself are restored.
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