Acupuncture can be intimidating. Being poked by numerous needles sounds scary. However, acupuncture is not painful and has been practiced for thousands of years with tons of benefits. While some people may feel the needle as a tiny pinch, others feel nothing at all!
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine that involves applying needles to acupressure points. These points allow for manipulation of the body’s qi or your body’s energy flow. Sometimes there are imbalances or congestion where the flow is interrupted, causing pain. Manipulation helps restore this flow to relieve a variety of ailments.
Some benefits you can experience from acupuncture include:
Relief from Headaches
Acupuncture can help reduce headaches by removing negative energy. On a scientific level, the treatment can help encourage the release of hormones like endorphins that help with headaches.
Improved Immune System
Treatment can also boost your overall immune system by helping to stimulate and balance it. It can release immune system cells during a session.
Menstrual Cramps
The needles can help ensure the blood and energy are flowing correctly and thus ease cramps. It can also regulate your cycle and lighten your flow.
Lower Back Pain
Treatment can help alleviate pain in your lower back and thus increase function. Similarly to how it treats headaches, the release of pain-killing chemicals like endorphins is what tackles your lower backaches.
Fertility Treatment
Many women seeking to get pregnant have had success using acupuncture, especially with in vitro fertilization. This is because acupuncture can restore hormonal balances vital for reproduction.
Allergy Relief
Treatment can strengthen your body and help you fight off allergies. Be sure to seek treatment before allergy season to build up immunity.
Digestive Relief
Acupuncture can help regulate your digestive system and help with a large variety of gastrointestinal issues, including nausea and IBS.
If you are experiencing pain, please speak with your doctor. Explore acupuncture as a solution besides your prescribed treatment.
