Pain can manifest in any part of the body. It can be caused by tissue or nerve damage. Anyone who has had long term injuries knows that chronic pain can last longer than expected and can be very disruptive as it gets in the way of our daily lives. Western medicine treats pain with recommended doses of chemically formulated medicine, which simply mask the pain rather than treating the root issue. Acupuncture uses specific points on the body to promote healing and to relieve pain.
Acupuncture is especially good for treating pain, whether it is acute or chronic, because it allows the Qi (energy that flows through the body) and Blood to move. Getting Qi and Blood to move helps relieve stagnation and therefore helps relieve pain. Acupuncture sees pain as an impediment of the Qi and Blood. If this happens, organs or muscles in the body cannot function normally and produces pain with discomfort as a result. Since acupuncture uses a holistic method of treating pain, it not only targets the pain, it heals the body as a whole, harmonizing all organs to work together that results in an overall health restoration.
Acupuncture is proven to be effective in the following areas:
- Acupuncture helps reduce pain caused by fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis and other common pains such as headache, neck pain, muscle pain and back pain among others.
- Acupuncture helps restore nerve function, thus improves blood circulation in the body and restores the part of the body where pain originates.
- Acupuncture decreases the patient’s dependence on Western medicine that often causes unpleasant side effects.
- Acupuncture helps boost energy levels in the patient’s body for a more active daily routine.
- Acupuncture not only relieves pain, it improves overall wellness of the body.
Physicians recommend Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in treating pain since it uses natural methods such as acupuncture and herbal medicines.