Acupuncture
Acupuncture is one of the major treatment modalities in Naturopathy. At the Best Acupuncture and Wellness Centre, this traditional healing technique involves the insertion of very thin needles through your skin at strategic points on your body.It helps restore energy balance, promotes natural healing, and alleviates various health conditions, making it an effective therapy for overall well-being.
Traditional Chinese medicine explains acupuncture as a technique for balancing the flow of energy or life force — known as chi or qi (chee) — believed to flow through pathways (meridians) in your body. By inserting needles into specific points along these meridians, acupuncture practitioners believe that your energy flow will re-balance.
In contrast, many Western practitioners view the acupuncture points as places to stimulate nerves, muscles and connective tissue. Some believe that this stimulation boosts your body's natural painkillers. Increasingly, it is being used for overall wellness, including stress management.
Why it’s done
Acupuncture is used mainly to relieve discomfort associated with a variety of diseases and conditions, including:
Menstrual cramps
Dental pain
Fibromyalgia
Tennis elbow
Labor pain
Lower back pain
Neck pain
Osteoarthritis
Chemotherapy
induced and postoperative nausea and vomiting
Respiratory disorders
such as allergic rhinitis
Headaches
including tension headaches and migraines
How you prepare
No special preparation is required before acupuncturetreatment.
Duration of the treatment
An acupuncture session may take up to 60 minutes, althoughsome appointments maybe much shorter. A common treatment plan for a single complaintwould typicallyinvolve one or two treatments a week. The number of treatments willdepend on thecondition being treated and its severity. In general, its common to receive6 to 8Treatments
During the procedure
Acupuncture points are situated in all areas of the body.Sometimes the appropriatepoints are far removed from the area of your pain. During anacupuncture treatment, your acupuncturist inserts very thin needles into specific spotson your body. Insertion of the needles usually causes little discomfort.
Needle insertion
Acupuncture needles are inserted to various depths at strategicpoints on your body.The needles are very thin, so insertion usually causes littlediscomfort. Peopleoften don't feel them inserted at all. A typical treatment uses 5to 20 needles. Youmay feel a mild aching sensation when a needle reaches the correct depth.
Needle manipulation
Your practitioner may gently move or twirl the needles after placement or apply heator mild electrical pulses to the needles.
Needle removal
In most cases, the needles remain in place for 10 to 15 minutes while you lie still and relax. There is usually no discomfort when the needles are Removed.
Results
The benefits of acupuncture are sometimes difficult to measure, but many people find it helpful as a means to control a variety of painful conditions.
Several studies, however, indicate that some types of simulated acupuncture appear to work just as well as real acupuncture. There's also evidence that acupuncture works best in people who expect it to work.
Acupuncture has few side effects, so it may be worth a try if you're having trouble controlling pain with more-conventional methods.
Faq's
What is acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a treatment where thin needles are inserted into specific points on the body to balance the flow of energy and alleviate pain.
What conditions can acupuncture help with?
Acupuncture can help manage pain, menstrual cramps, headaches, back pain, stress, and various other health conditions.
How long does an acupuncture session last?
An acupuncture session typically lasts about 60 minutes, though the duration may vary depending on the treatment plan.
Is acupuncture safe?
Yes, acupuncture is a safe and widely practiced treatment when done by trained professionals.
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