What exactly is acupuncture, and is it right for you?
Acupuncture is a unique practice that has evolved from ancient Chinese folk medicine to its current status as one of the most popular, evidence-based healing interventions. This technique uses targeted puncturing to release body tension, reduce pain, improve stress, and facilitate blood flow. While many people fear pain during acupuncture, the treatment is performed with tiny, hair-thin needles.
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How does acupuncture work?
Acupuncture stimulates natural pain-relieving chemicals in the body, including a combination of endorphins and neurotransmitters. These chemicals’ release triggers the brain’s pain receptors to experience less pain. Then, by stimulating blood flow to the area experiencing muscle tension, acupuncture also helps to heal that area of the body as increased circulation in an injured area naturally speeds recovery.
During your first session, one of our acupuncturists at Expert Physio Plus in Ottawa and Orléans, ON will discuss your condition and how treatment will benefit you. Next, your provider will examine your body for the areas that will react to acupuncture.
The needles are sterile, disposable, and extremely thin. Needles will be inserted at various depths, from a centimeter to a couple of inches. Your acupuncturist will leave needles in for either a few minutes or as long as 20 minutes.
Benefits of acupuncture
Acupuncture is often associated with relief from chronic pain. However, this powerful healing technique employs several surprising benefits, such as:
- Better sleep
- Headache relief
- Increased energy
- Reduced back and joint pain
- Reduced stress and anxiety
- Blood pressure control
- Reduced muscle tension
- Allergy relief
Acupuncture has helped patients with a range of conditions, such as back or neck pain, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, and postoperative pain.
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