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Acupuncture therapy is the practice of penetrating the skin with thin, solid, metallic needles. These needles are activated through gentle and specific movements of the practitioner’s hands or with electrical stimulation. It is used to alleviate pain and to treat various physical, mental, and emotional conditions.
How does it work?
Acupuncture is a part of the ancient practice of Traditional Chinese medicine. The human body has more than 2,000 acupuncture points. These points are connected by pathways or meridians that create an energy flow (Qi, pronounced “chee”) through the body. The pathways are responsible for overall health. So, if the energy flow is disrupted, it can result in disease. Applying acupuncture to these points improves the flow of Qi and therefore, improve health.
What does acupuncture feel like?
Acupuncturists use hair-thin needles. The needle is inserted to a point that produces a sensation of pressure or ache. During the treatment, needles may be heated or mild electric current may be applied to them. Patients may feel minimal pain as the needle is inserted. Acupuncture induces relaxation and energizes.
Other forms of stimulation over acupuncture points
- Heat (moxibustion)
- Pressure (acupressure)
- Friction
- Suction (cupping)
- Impulses of electromagnetic energy
How does acupuncture affect the body?
Acupuncture points stimulate the central nervous system. This, in turn, releases chemicals into the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These biochemical changes stimulate the body’s natural healing abilities and promote physical and emotional well-being.
As per the studies at National Institutes of Health (NIH), Acupuncture therapy is an effective treatment. It is used alone or in combination with conventional therapies.
Some common conditions treated with acupuncture are-
- Nausea caused by surgical anesthesia and cancer chemotherapy
- Dental pain after surgery
- Addiction
- Headaches
- Menstrual cramps
- Tennis elbow
- Fibromyalgia
- Myofascial pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Low back pain
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Asthma
- Digestive problems
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