How Does Acupuncture Work?

We have all heard about acupuncture and possibly wondered what it is and how it works. This traditional method of Chinese medicine has grown to be more and more popular over time. People everywhere I using acupuncture to treat several health problems they are experiencing — both mental and physical.

Knowing what acupuncture is and how it works can be beneficial to a person who is considering trying it for the first time. Many people recommend it for treating several different problems. Today, we will go over how acupuncture works and why people are raving all about it.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese method of treating pain or various problems throughout the body and mind. Typically, a needle is used to lightly penetrate the skin to alleviate pain or to help treat certain conditions that a person might be experiencing.

While acupuncture is an alternative form of medicine, it is said to be of pseudoscience. This means that acupuncture is not actually based off of the scientific method, but rather has aspects or parts of it that go hand in hand with elements of the scientific method.

It has been said to help relieve a person of pain and correcting imbalances of energy within a person. While the beliefs of acupuncture date back to Chinese history, there are many people who don’t believe acupuncture is all that effective. However, on the flip side, there are many people who partake in acupuncture because they believe it helps them.

How it works

Some people admit and say acupuncture works in a mysterious way. While it is most commonly used to treat pain, some may wonder how considering pain is induced with the needle poking treatment.

A professional will insert several tiny needles into the skin, just barely, but enough to let the body know it needs to react to the feeling. There is not a lot of pain or even discomfort, but it is important that it is inserted enough so that the body feels it. The feeling of the needle will stimulate the nerves and allow for circulation to be brought to that area. Once circulation and blood flow are signaled, the key is that the pain is taken away from whichever part of the body is physically hurting.

An acupuncture session can last anywhere from an hour to ninety minutes, depending on the needs of the person in pain. A part of the session will include going over what the main source of pain is, any medical conditions and what the person is hoping for, result-wise. The actual experience of having tiny needles in the skin may last only thirty minutes or so. The main goal is for the body to be stimulated which can be done in a short amount of time.

Conclusion

While acupuncture is still being studied and developed, it has been a proven method of treatment for many people who experience regular pain. Researchers continue to try and learn more about how and why acupuncture can work so well.

If you’re considering acupuncture, be sure to outline every aspect of your pain and any medical conditions so that the actual acupuncture treatment won’t harm you. It’s best to consult with a professional first so that any unanswered questions can be addressed.

Give us a call today so that we can help aid you in whether or not acupuncture is for you. Our trained staff is always happy to help in any way that we can.

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