Acupuncture is one of the most popular and recognizable traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) methods, although many Americans remain in the dark about how this therapy can help them in their holistic health journey. The use of needles, pressure, and heat promotes healing in various regions of the body and has proven to treat many types of pain successfully.
We live in a time when more people are actively seeking healthcare that not only relieves their pain or symptoms – but has few side effects and does not otherwise compromise overall health. While many pharmaceutical drugs can be addictive and cause undesirable symptoms, acupuncture provides relief that is safe and produces actual results!
If you are new to acupuncture, you may wonder what types of illnesses and injuries it can heal. Here are some of the more popular reasons people seek a professional acupuncturist when they need treatment.
Immune Support: Our immune systems have become a lively topic of discussion over the past three years. Acupuncture boosts the immune system and improves the body’s capability to fight off infections. It can also ease fatigue and promote energy and stamina; and also may reduce the duration and speed the recovery from the cold and flu, with no side effects.
Neck and Back Pain: Back and neck pain are most often related to poor posture and is very common in America. Because so many people sit all day for their job, drive to and from activities, and binge on their favorite shows – posture can cause significant, lingering pain. While painkillers, either OTC or pharmaceutical, will provide temporary relief, acupuncture can help to treat the underlying cause.
Migraines and Headaches: There is an epidemic of Americans with headaches, and migraines are more prevalent than ever before. For many, no amount of medication has brought relief. Acupuncture relieves pain by dilating blood vessels and increasing blood flow and circulation to the area that is throbbing from blockages.
Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis attacks the joints, most often involving the knees or hips. The condition causes the bone to grow abnormally, resulting in chronic, severe pain. Although acupuncture can’t cure this medical condition, it has proven effective in reducing localized pain without side effects – especially regarding arthritis of the knee.
Dental Issues: Acupuncture stabilizes the contact (occlusion) between the teeth with a mouth guard, setting the teeth in a stable position. This significantly reduces both dental pain and the facial pain that can accompany dental issues. Acupuncture has also proven effective for those who experience intense facial pain and for trigeminal neuralgia treatment.
Digestive Issues: Acupuncture treatments promote digestion by minimizing and lessening inflammation found in the stomach and pancreas. Reduced inflammation allows digestive juice secretions to return to normal levels, thus improving overall digestive function. Acupuncture is proven to offer long-term results and relief of gastrointestinal symptoms.
Eye Strain: Like migraines, eye strain is a contemporary issue, often linked to neck tension from long hours of sitting – and too many hours staring at devices. Acupuncture can help to relieve eye strain and other eye issues such as cataracts, myopia, glaucoma, night blindness, diplopia, hypermetropia, and color blindness.
If you are ready to learn more about the many ways your health will benefit from acupuncture, call Longevity Wellness Clinic. Our team of natural wellness experts will provide the information you need to make an informed decision about your overall health and wellness. We are dedicated to your holistic health journey – from nutrition to herbal supplements to acupuncture.