Pain Relief With Acupuncture
According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), a number of studies suggest that Acupuncture works particularly well on chronic pain such as back and neck pain, osteoarthritis, knee pain, and headache. It often reduces the incidence and severity of tension headaches and prevents migraines
Acupuncture provides excellent results as an alternative treatment to drugs and surgery for pain relief. Acupuncture can work very well for acute or chronic pain in the muscles, ligament, tendons and joints.
Acupuncture is a technique used to treat pain and relieve discomfort.
Acupuncture Relieves Joint Pain
Arthritis is a degenerative joint disorder that commonly leads to the experience of pain and/or stiffness. Studies continue to validate that acupuncture relieves pain, promotes joint mobility and nourishes the cartilage. This prevents further degeneration in the joints.
Acupuncture Relieves Neuropathic Pain
Many people with neuropathy turn to acupuncture to relieve their chronic pain. Acupuncture stimulates an increase in blood circulation and repairs nerve damage. A pilot study of neuropathy patients treated with acupuncture, reported a 75% improvement in their condition.
Acupuncture Relieves Myofascial Pain
Acupuncture has been used for the treatment of myofascial pain because it inactivates trigger points which reduces pain and muscle spasms. Acupuncture stimulates trigger points to prevent or modify the perception of pain, or to alter physiologic functions. Acupuncture has shown to effectively decrease the intensity of chronic myofascial pain.