Looking for pain relief? You might just find it among the dozens of available alternative pain treatments. While the term may conjure up thoughts of new and unproven remedies among some, acupuncture has a track record of helping people for literally thousands of years.
Some in the traditional medical community seem to have dismissed acupuncture out of hand. Yet even the World Health Organization has officially published a long list of conditions acupuncture has been proven effective at treating.
Most acupuncture patients have less pain and are more functional at the end of a session. Since effects of acupuncture are often subtle to begin with it may take several sessions to make a significant impact, although some patients leave the first session dramatically improved.
During a session, anywhere from one to twenty needles are inserted into the body. Unlike hypodermic needles, acupuncture needles are solid, much smaller, and do not draw blood.
The needles are inserted at varying depths ranging from just resting on the surface of the skin to penetrating several inches deep into layers of muscle or fat. They are in place from 15-30 minutes and may be occasionally jiggled by the acupuncturist, warmed, or electrically charged to aid in the healing process.
Does acupuncture hurt?
The most common question about acupuncture besides “does it work” is “does it hurt”. Because the needles are extremely thin and used with precision, the act of inserting the needles is virtually painless.
While the needles are inserted it is not uncommon to feel a slight tingling or achiness, or even a slight electrical pulsing sensation in areas far from the insert point. These side effects disappear when the needles are removed at the end of the session.
What does acupuncture do?
Science is still trying to catch up with exactly how acupuncture works. But we do know that acupuncture can stimulate the body’s release of enkephalins and dynorphins which help relieve pain. Current research also shows that acupuncture activates a part of the middle brain which plays a role in decreasing pain response.
If you’re considering acupuncture you may be very interested in the new Battlefield Acupuncture technique demonstrated by licensed acupuncturist Dr. John Howard in the video below. It has an amazing 89% success rate at reducing pain to manageable levels – even among those unable to get pain relief with traditional pharmaceuticals!
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Looking for pain relief? You might just find it among the dozens of available alternative pain treatments. While the term may conjure up thoughts of new and unproven remedies among some, acupuncture has a track record of helping people for literally thousands of years.
“In May, I herniated the L5-S1 disc. My doctor recommended drugs and pain management, but the meds made me sick and I had a several week wait to go to pain management. The pain was intolerable, and I was having a hard time being pleasant at work. Home was a whole other story! I was telling a neighbor about it, and she suggested I come to her house and try her inversion table. The first time I tried it, the pain down my leg almost completely disappeared.
“With two weeks now virtually pain free, I feel I can write to you and thank you for your excellent program that I have been following. On a scale of 1 – 10 in pain, I
Perhaps you’ve had a hard day, you had to shovel the walk, dig your car out of the snow, mailed a few heavy packages, put on some extra holiday weight, or had to take your in-laws around town. You’re tired, and it feels like your back is about to go out.
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