Acupuncture Therapy is a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practice that helps patients get rid of various health problems caused due to disturbance or blockage in the flow of the body’s life energy (qi). Our body encompasses more than 1000 acupuncture points and each point is believed to be lying on an energy channel or meridian (connected with different organs of the body) that can’t be seen through naked eyes.
Under this therapy to regulate the flow of qi, trigger healing, promote relaxation and balance of the body’s energy thin needles are inserted in the acupuncture points. People are generally scared and perplexed of this strange Chinese treatment due to its procedure. Though, the procedure might sound painful but is one of the best forms of Naturopathic treatments that cure the person completely of a certain health condition.
How does Acupuncture Therapy work?
Acupuncture is based upon the theory of “qi”. Qi pronounced as “chi” is the energy flow created along the meridians connecting all acupuncture points of the body. These points can be accessed and manipulated by channelizing energy flow through the meridians. Meridians are pathways connecting the internal organs of the body.
Acupuncture therapy is practiced by inserting needles into these points with appropriate combinations to positively impact the autonomic nervous system and release chemicals like endorphins (natural pain-relieving chemicals) in the human body that reduce inflammation, increase blood circulation, and calm the brain.
What Health Conditions can Acupuncture Treat?
Research states that acupuncture is most effective in addressing health concerns and alleviates tension, headache and migraine problems, neck pain and more. As per the World Health Organization (WHO) report, there are certain health conditions that have been proven most effective under acupuncture therapy.
- Allergic rhinitis
- Morning sickness
- Tennis elbow
- Sprains
- Chemotherapy effects including vomiting and nausea
- High and low blood pressure
- Menopause
- Gastric issues including peptic ulcer
- Dental pain
- Inducing labour
- Dysentery
- Facial pain
- Sciatica
- Reducing risks of stroke
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Asthma
- Sports Injury
The WHO also states that the therapy can also treat few infections such as epidemic hemorrhagic fever, urinary tract infections as well as treat fertility issues.
Note: Acupuncture can only be beneficial and safe when performed correctly. Thus, recommended reach to a trusted acupuncture therapist near you with good ratings.
When should Acupuncture not be used?
There are some contraindications in the treatment of acupuncture under which the therapy must not be applied to:
- Infants and very young children
- Very weak or elderly patients
- Patient with a weak immune system
- Patients suffering from bleeding disorders, e.g. hemophilia
- People suffering from low blood sugar, weak or emaciated
- Patients suffering from extreme anxiety
- Pregnancy: Though effective in most cases but certain acupuncture points are forbidden. One must talk with OB-GYN doctor and their TCM practitioner about these restrictions and any other concerns before undergoing an acupuncture treatment.
As you have gained a good understanding of acupuncture therapy, visit a reliable acupuncturist near you. Book an acupuncture therapy session online with experts to treat your certain medical conditions.
