Chronic muscle and joint pain can be caused by a multitude of things. Maybe you have been in an accident, suffered a sporting injury, have sciatica or general aging issues. Many people don’t realize stress can also be a contributing factor to neck and back pain. Whatever the cause chronic pain can make life miserable.
Doctors often offer opioids for pain, however these can become addictive so many people look for alternative relief.
Research has shown acupuncture can be effective for pain management. A study from Indiana University School of Medicine found that acupuncture prompts the release of stem cells, which can help tendons and other tissues repair. It also produces anti-inflammatory substances that are associated with healing. Research at UCLA Medical Center has found the needles cause the skin to trigger the release of molecules of nitric oxide – a gas that improves circulation in the smallest blood vessels in the skin. By carrying substances that can help dull pain and reduce inflammation, this microcirculation helps, and in fact, is essential to the healing process.
Acupuncture also has a dramatic effect on your nervous system, calming you down so your body can rejuvenate faster.
We have a great success rate at the clinic in helping people manage pain and even avoid surgery in some cases. One of our elderly patients reported that after six weeks of acupuncture she was nearly pain free, could take her shoes on and off unassisted and “walking more than she has in months”. She received acupuncture, electro acupuncture, and occasional herbal dermal infusions.
Acupuncture offers safe long lasting benefits to the body for a wide range of pain conditions through non-invasive, natural, drug free pain relief.
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