Benefits Of Acupuncture

Acupuncture works by insertion of thin needles in specific parts of the body. The insertion is accompanied through the skin to the pressure points of the body. Once inserted, the needles stimulate the nerves, often helping in relieving the pain. Acupuncture is an ancient tradition and healing technique that is being practised for thousands of years. The art originated in China and is considered an important part of Chinese medicine. Acupuncture is rapidly gaining attention throughout the world due to its effectiveness and absence of side effects. Although, it is a wide subject of research, the doctors are still not able to understand the exact process involved in relieving the pain. Chinese believe that many diseases are associated with the unnatural disruption of the body energy known as Chi and acupuncture restores the flow of Chi, thereby, reducing the pain.

Acupuncture benefits revolve around the fact of improving body functions, boosting the immune system and for assimilation of the right amount of energy for the body. Many chronic diseases and pain are treated by Acupuncture, although, the amount of evidence is still in question owing to its wide array of use.

• Chronic Pain

Chronic pain can be related to many diseases and acupuncture is the widely used treatment to overcome the long term pain. While the medications are already available in the markets, it has possible long term side effects. The natural treatment is widely accepted due to absence of any possible side effects. Back pain, stiffness, muscle pain, spasms, stress, knee pain, etc. can be easily relieved through this process.

• Arthritis

Arthritis is a degenerative disease and it can cause immense pain. The process functions on targeting the nerves that cause the pain. The inserted needles send signals to the brain to release endorphins, which acts as the pain blockers. In turn, the brain will send the endorphins through the neurotransmitter to the targeted area and relieve the pain. It has long term pain relieving benefits.

• Migraines and Headaches

Headaches and Migraines can be extremely depressing, causing a huge impact on the person’s normal life. Acupuncture helps in reducing the pain and long term usage can also work on completely relieving the pain. Neck pains are also treated through it.

• Nausea

Any patient undergoing chemotherapy is bound to suffer from its side effects of nausea and vomiting. Herein, the process can function as a medication to treat down the symptoms caused by the chemotherapy.

There are several other benefits of acupuncture such as managing weight, assisting in digestion, hormonal balance, etc. The practice has attracted many researchers to clearly define the exact cause of being an effective treatment, which modern medicine is yet to attain.