Do you have pain in your neck, shoulder, back, knee, and wrist?
Or Have you had Sports injuries and you have a hard time recovering?
Acupuncture is a medicinal practice that seeks to stimulate natural healing in the body by activating sites called acupoints. Acupuncture primary function is to heal the body and eliminate pain.
Pain or Injury?
Pain is a physical suffering or discomfort caused by illness or injury. It is important to find the cause of pain and know what pain medicine to consider to relieve pain. Many people use over the counter drugs or in some cases prescription drugs to relieve pain. Many undergo surgeries or procedures in order to be able to cope with the pain. Some refer to Acupuncture, physical therapy, chiropractic treatments, exercise and some lifestyle adjustments to be able to manage the pain and get some relief.
How does Acupuncture help with pain?
Acupuncture is an ancient technique used by many practitioners to relieve pain. In Traditional Chinese Medicine it is believed that different conditions are caused by different factors. Pain is mainly related to obstruction of channels and coagulation of the qi and blood within them. First pain, then numbness, and finally debility mark the stages of its pathological development. In order to relieve pain in TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) the Acupuncturist will first find out the source of the pain and accordingly will be able to work through the treatment plan to be able to relieve the pain.
How to treat pain with Acupuncture?
There are many different techniques and methods used in Chinese Medicine to relieve pain. Using acupuncture needles is the first step to starting the treatment process. Acupuncture needles are tiny hair-thin needles inserted in various parts of the body which help with relieving the pain and clearing the blockages that are causing pain. Sometimes the practitioner will also use electro acupuncture, herbal medicine, Acupuncture Cupping, Moxibustion, Tui Na, and Gua Sha during the treatment in order to maximize the outcome.
Each method is used according to the condition, severity, duration, and overall well being of the patient.
Many people use Acupuncture for:
Neck pain relief
Joint pain relief
Back pain relief/Low back pain relief/sciatica pain relief
Shoulder pain relief
Nerve pain relief
Knee pain relief
Use of Acupuncture in Sports Medicine:
Nowadays many pain management and sports medicine doctors include acupuncture with their pain management treatments. There are many back pain remedies available for many patients and acupuncture is one of them which can have great long term results. Acupuncture can be offered for neck pain treatment, shoulder pain treatment, lower back pain treatment, knee injury treatments, and many other pains and sports injuries.