Pain
Acupuncture is an effective modality for the treatment of pain and painful conditions. Here at Inner Gate Acupuncture in Portland, Oregon we have seen acupuncture effectively treat a great many chronic and acute pain conditions.
5 ways that acupuncture treats pain:
• Breaks up scar tissue
• Promotes blood circulation
• Stimulates the immune system
• Relaxes muscles and tendons
• Cleans out waste from damage
Acupuncture for pain management has been used for centuries. Acupuncture treats the whole body, relieving pain and helping tissue recover so that pain doesn’t return. This results in a stronger body more resistant to future injury. The relaxing effects of acupuncture also stimulate the immune system, further speeding recovery.
Acupuncture helps relieve pain through several different mechanisms. Acupuncture needles promote blood circulation and encourage tissue regeneration. This allows acute pain conditions to respond quickly to treatment. Furthermore, acupuncture stimulates the nervous system and is one of the best modalities for stopping painful feedback loops that develop between the brain and body.
Pain syndromes acupuncture treats:
• Sciatica, Back Pain, Knee Pain, Hip Pain, Sprains, Strains
• Tennis Elbow, Golfer’s Elbow, Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
• Neck Pain, Whiplash, Headaches and Migraine Headaches
• Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, PMS Pain, Post Surgical Pain
For chronic pain acupuncture is one of the best treatment options. It helps break up scar tissue and adhesions, reducing pain and restoring normal functionality and range of motion to joints and muscles. By increasing blood circulation and relaxing muscles and tendons, acupuncture can resolve long-standing chronic pain conditions.
For acute pain and recent injuries, acupuncture is also a great option. By decreasing local swelling and promoting circulation, immune cells vital for cleaning up damage and repairing tissue can quickly infiltrate the injury and begin their work.
Back pain and neck pain are common complaints we see here at Inner Gate Acupuncture. Back and neck pain can be either chronic or acute. They can be the result of sprains, hernias, degeneration or muscle spasms. Your acupuncturist has many options for these types of pain. They may combine cupping, moxa or tuina massage with the acupuncture treatment. Often corrective exercises are also given to strengthen the body.
Links:
Acupuncture Eases Headaches
Acupuncture Provides Relief for Arthritis
